Alice McDermott's most recommended books

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

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Books like Absolution

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Books like Child of My Heart

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Books like The Ninth Hour

Book lists with Alice McDermott's books

10 authors created a book list with a book by Alice McDermott as one of their picks.

• The best books that feature complex friendships between women
• The best books to give you a well-rounded look at Americans touched by the Vietnam War
• The best novels about Ireland and the Irish
• The best novels in which an impaired character propels the protagonist’s coming of age
• Doug's 3 favorite reads in 2025
• Vicki's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Book lists connected to Alice McDermott's books

480 authors created a book list connected to Alice McDermott's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• The best books on economics and public policy
• The best books about trying to understand your parents
• The best novels about food
• The best books about emotions and suspense
• The best books to make you ugly cry
• The best YA books that shed a light on mental illness

Genres connected to Alice McDermott's books

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