Elena Ferrante's most recommended books

We've asked 10,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by Elena Ferrante.

Chosen by 11 people

Books like My Brilliant Friend

Chosen by 3 people

Books like The Neapolitan Novels Boxed Set

Chosen by 2 people

Books like The Days of Abandonment

Chosen by 2 people

Books like Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay

Chosen by 2 people

Books like The Story of a New Name

Chosen by 1 person

Books like The Lying Life of Adults

Chosen by 1 person

Books like The Lost Daughter

Book lists with Elena Ferrante's books

22 authors created a book list with a book by Elena Ferrante as one of their picks.

• A fierce female protagonist
• The inner lives of women
• Featuring complex female friendships
• Brainy women who are ambivalent about motherhood
• Writers struggling to find their place in the world
• Classic coming-of-age set within the last century

Book lists connected to Elena Ferrante's books

102 authors created a book list connected to Elena Ferrante's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• Books that capture the tragedy and comedy of war
• Telling stories from real life
• Understanding the Italian mindset
• Leaving home, travel, and self-discovery
• Discovering Italian mystery novels
• Renaissance Italy

Genres connected to Elena Ferrante's books

Topics connected to Elena Ferrante's books