Dorothy Allison's most recommended books

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

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Books like Bastard Out of Carolina

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Books like Two or Three Things I Know for Sure

Book lists with Dorothy Allison's books

6 authors created a book list with a book by Dorothy Allison as one of their picks.

• The best (quiet, character-driven) books about finding family
• The best books about people breaking from their pasts to claim their lives back
• The best books to understand how our systems are failing our most vulnerable children—and to imagine a better way
• The best novels about vulnerable protagonists with family secrets
• The best books to read if you love Southern fiction
• The best queer books across time & genre

Book lists connected to Dorothy Allison's books

350 authors created a book list connected to Dorothy Allison's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• The best fantasy books led by brutal female characters
• The best young adult books about queer community throughout history
• The best books on LGBTQ history
• The best historical romances starring independent women
• The best books for young adults who love a touch of magic
• The best YA books featuring badass sporty girls

Genres connected to Dorothy Allison's books

Topics connected to Dorothy Allison's books