Elena Ferrante's most recommended books

We've asked 13,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by Elena Ferrante.

Chosen by 28 people

Books like My Brilliant Friend

Chosen by 7 people

Books like The Days of Abandonment

Chosen by 5 people

Books like The Lying Life of Adults

Chosen by 3 people

Books like The Neapolitan Novels Boxed Set

Chosen by 3 people

Books like The Story of a New Name

Chosen by 2 people

Books like Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay

Chosen by 1 person

Books like The Lost Daughter

Book lists with Elena Ferrante's books

44 authors created a book list with a book by Elena Ferrante as one of their picks.

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• The best books that feature doubling
• The best books for being seen when you’re a boundary-pushing badass
• The best books on sex-race-class intersections in women’s lives
• The best books that embody the spirit of finding autonomy while staying connected to one's sense of belonging

Book lists connected to Elena Ferrante's books

73 authors created a book list connected to Elena Ferrante's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• The best books that capture the tragedy and comedy of war
• The best books for discovering Italian mystery novels
• The best books telling stories from real life
• The best books to ‘get’ what it is like to be anxious and living life the best you can
• The best book choices for readers who like a varied book diet (chomp chomp)
• The best humorous books about adult female friendships

Genres connected to Elena Ferrante's books

Topics connected to Elena Ferrante's books