Karen Russell's most recommended books

We've asked 12,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by Karen Russell.

Chosen by 8 people

Books like Swamplandia!

Chosen by 6 people

Books like St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves

Chosen by 2 people

Books like Orange World and Other Stories

Chosen by 2 people

Books like The Antidote

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Vampires in the Lemon Grove

Book lists with Karen Russell's books

17 authors created a book list with a book by Karen Russell as one of their picks.

• Blend literary fiction with dark fantasy horror
• Explore the surreal side of parenting
• The gothic American South
• Fabulist fiction books where the real and unreal collide, leaving us questioning both
• Dysfunctional family novels about mythmaking
• Featuring Florida in a big way

Book lists connected to Karen Russell's books

88 authors created a book list connected to Karen Russell's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• Short stories that could change your life
• Getting older with style and panache
• That conjure up magical realism
• Lead you gently into the world of magic realism
• Magical realism that make me feel at home
• The American South with a bit of magical realism

Genres connected to Karen Russell's books

Topics connected to Karen Russell's books