Elena Ferrante's most recommended books

We've asked 12,000+ 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 5 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

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

• Coming of age in a broken world
• Doubling
• Boundary-pushing badass
• Sex-race-class intersections in women’s lives
• Embody the spirit of finding autonomy
• Family beyond blood ties

Book lists connected to Elena Ferrante's books

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

• Books that capture the tragedy and comedy of war
• Discovering Italian mystery novels
• Telling stories from real life
• Humorous reads about adult female friendships
• Novels about life changing experiences and adventures
• Understanding the Italian mindset

Genres connected to Elena Ferrante's books

Topics connected to Elena Ferrante's books