11 Kristin Hannah Books for Your Nightly Reading

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The bestselling author of over 20 novels, including Firefly Lane and The Nightingale, Kristin Hannah is a great writer to look out for.

Her books are a refreshing look at hope, the strong spirit of the woman, and the crucial and special magic of friendship among women. 

11 Best Kristin Hannah Books to Read Next 

If you’ve never read any of Kristin Hannah’s books, here are some of the best places to start: 

1. The Great Alone 

In this novel, Hannah tells the story of a desperate family seeking a new life in the Alaskan wilderness, only to learn that the harsh environment is easier to navigate than the unpredictability of human nature. 

2. Summer Island 

This funny yet poignant novel follows Nora Bridge, who walked out on her husband and daughters many years ago. Since then, her daughter Ruby has made her the brunt of all her sarcastic comedienne jokes. But what happens when mother and daughter end up exploring the complexity of their ties, their past, and the healing and forgiveness that they both desperately need? 

3. Magic Hour 

Dr. Julia Cates is a child psychiatrist determined to help the little girl who came out of the impenetrable forests of the Pacific Northwest, with no clue of who she is or where she came from. In order to do this, Julia needs to ask the help of her estranged sister, who is in the local police force. 

4. Winter Garden 

Nina and Meredith Whitson are two sisters different as night and day. Despite their differences, when their father falls sick, they unite and come face to face with their disapproving mother, with whom their only tie was the Russian fairy tale she told them as a bedtime story. Why is their father’s last wish to have the fairy tale told one last time? 

5. The Nightingale

Set during World War II, this story follows two sisters who are separated by their ideals and circumstances, but both must struggle for survival in war-torn France under German occupation. 

6. True Colors 

This novel follows the close relationship of the Grey sisters, who have grown even closer after their mother’s death. They also share a common struggle for their father’s approval: how will the overweight bookworm Winona prove herself as the best lawyer in town? How will the middle child and family peacemaker Aurora deal with her own hidden pain? And star of the family Vivi Ann has her world challenged when a stranger shows up in town. 

7. Firefly Lane 

Set in the late 1970s, Kate Mularkey is an eighth grader struggling with being a social outcast. But the coolest girl in town suddenly moves into the house across the street and befriends her. Despite being opposites, they quickly become inseparable, swearing to be best friends for life. 

8. The Things We Do For Love

Following her struggle with infertility, Angie DeSaria also underwent a painful divorce, deciding to settle back in her hometown and taking over the family restaurant. In the small Pacific Northwest town of West End, she becomes friends with a troubled young woman whom she hires and forms a deep bond with. 

9. Night Road 

Jude Faraday has spent the past 18 years putting her kids’ needs before her own, and it’s all worth it: her twin daughter and son are as happy as can be. But when a troubled, former foster child comes into their neighborhood, Mia becomes best friends with her, and Mia’s twin, Zach, falls in love with her. 

10. Home Front

As Jolene and Michael Zarkades face the normal pressures of daily life, their marriage suffers the brunt and falls apart. When Jolene is deployed, as a soldier, away from home, Michael needs to stay home with their girls. But what if the war changes their family in more ways than one? 

11. Angel Falls 

Liam Campbell has to take the reins of the family after his wife Mikaela falls into a coma. Although doctors tell him there’s no chance for recovery, he holds on to the power of love: every day he sits beside Mikaela’s bed, telling stories of their life together, wiling her to wake up. But what happens when he learns of Mikaela’s secret past and previous marriage to a celebrity?

Reading Kristin Hannah Books 

Kristin Hannah is an expert at weaving tales of love, friendship, and hope. If you are looking for something to curl up with in the evening, or for a heart-wrenching tale that may or may not end happily, this is one author you should not miss. 

It’s also good to spice up your reading list by exploring beyond your favorite genres, so you can broaden your perspective and discover more great stories.

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