Best ‘The Book Thief’ Goodreads Picks of 2024

Looking for books like 'The Book Thief Goodreads'? Here's our list of 10 amazing reads that you'll absolutely love.
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Discovering books that capture the magic of ‘the book thief goodreads’ is like finding hidden gems in a world full of stories. We focus on tales that tug at your heartstrings, make you laugh, cry, and stay up way past your bedtime. Whether it’s historical fiction, powerful friendships, or the resilience of the human spirit, we’ve got you covered. Ready to uncover your next great read?

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10 The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

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  • Genre: Historical Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2015
  • Pages: 440

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Another heart-wrenching tale set during WWII. Two sisters’ lives torn apart by war in France.

9 All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

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  • Genre: Historical Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2014
  • Pages: 544

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Beautifully written story about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths cross during WWII.

8 The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows

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  • Genre: Historical Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2008
  • Pages: 274

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A charming story of an author who forms an unexpected bond with residents on Guernsey during WWII.

7 Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

  • Genre: Historical Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2006
  • Pages: 293

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A gripping, emotional novel revolving around a young girl during the Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup and its lasting impact.

6 The Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

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  • Genre: Historical Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2016
  • Pages: 487

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Three women’s lives intersect during WWII, from New York, Poland, and Germany. Inspired by true events.

5 Room by Emma Donoghue

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  • Genre: Fiction, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2010
  • Pages: 321

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While not WWII-related, this book’s exploration of human resilience resonates strongly.

4 The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer

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  • Genre: Historical Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2010
  • Pages: 624

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Epic love story set in Hungary and Paris during WWII. Family, love, and survival.

3 The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman

  • Genre: Non-Fiction, History
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2007
  • Pages: 368

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True story of a Polish zookeeper’s wife who saved hundreds of people during WWII.

2 Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein

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  • Genre: Historical Fiction, Young Adult
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2012
  • Pages: 452

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A gripping tale of friendship and survival between two young women during WWII.

1 The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

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  • Genre: Historical Fiction, Young Adult
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2005
  • Pages: 552

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Narrated by Death himself, this story is about a young girl in Nazi Germany who finds solace in stealing books.

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