Betty Smith's most recommended books

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

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Books like A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Book lists with Betty Smith's books

10 authors created a book list with a book by Betty Smith as one of their picks.

• 1920s historical fiction not about flappers, jazz, or gin
• Coming-of-age stories that simmer with emotion and are set in a fascinating time and place
• Understanding how social inequality impacts hopes and dreams, not simply opportunities
• Family drama and saga books for when you want to escape into the past
• Classic coming-of-age set within the last century
• Loving and losing a complicated father

Book lists connected to Betty Smith's books

245 authors created a book list connected to Betty Smith's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• Environmental justice
• Living the good life
• Surviving traumatic childhoods
• Resiliency
• By women unapologetic about their hot mess
• To help us think of and want to help others

Genres connected to Betty Smith's books

Topics connected to Betty Smith's books