The Bookish Ashley

Firefly Lane is a heartwarming novel by Kristin Hannah that follows the friendship of two women, Tully and Kate, from their teenage years in the 1970s to adulthood. It’s a tale of love, loss, and the enduring bond of friendship. The newest Netflix second part of the streaming adaptation of Kristin’s book comes out on April 27th.

If you enjoyed Firefly Lane and are looking for similar books, here are some recommendations to consider:

1. The Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth The Things We Keep is a novel about two people who fall in love in a nursing home, despite the challenges that come with their circumstances. It explores themes of friendship, love, and loss, much like Firefly Lane.
2. The Island by Elin Hilderbrand The Island is a novel about two women, Birdie and India, who form an unlikely friendship while vacationing on a small island off the coast of Massachusetts. The story is told from the perspectives of both women and explores themes of friendship, love, and family.
3. The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein The Art of Racing in the Rain is a novel about a man and his dog, told from the dog’s perspective. The story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the bond between a man and his pet. Much like Firefly Lane, it’s a heartwarming tale that will tug at your heartstrings.
4. One Day by David Nicholls One Day is a novel about two friends, Emma and Dexter, who meet on the day of their college graduation and continue to cross paths every year on the same day. The story follows their lives over the course of twenty years and explores themes of friendship, love, and the choices we make in life.
5. The Help by Kathryn Stockett The Help is a novel about a young white woman, Skeeter, who decides to write a book about the experiences of black maids in 1960s Mississippi. The story explores themes of friendship, racism, and the power of standing up for what you believe in. Much like Firefly Lane, it’s a powerful story of women supporting each other.

If you enjoyed Firefly Lane and are looking for similar books, these five recommendations should be a great place to start. Each of these novels explores themes of friendship, love, and the challenges that come with life’s ups and downs.