Can’t get enough of your favorite show? Here are some read alikes for a couple of the most popular shows right now.
If you are enjoying HBO’s Sharp Objects, check out the book it’s based upon. Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl, builds tension and mystery in this novel. Those who enjoyed the psychological thrill may also like The Good Girl by Mary Kubica which is about a kidnapping. Readers who like a bit of mystery surrounding a murder will like Big Little Lies by bestselling author Liane Moriarty. This novel centers on the lives of three affluent mothers living in Big Sur who may be involved the murder of a fellow parent.
Stephen King’s fictional setting for several novels is the town of Castle Rock, Maine. The Hulu series is based on King’s short stories and centers around an attorney drawn to a mysterious inmate. If you are enjoying this series, check out one of Stephen Kings classics, The Dead Zone, which was the first novel set in the town of Castle Rock. Fans of Stephen King may also like Dean Koontz’s Odd Thomas series. Koontz is an author who delves into horror and other genre blends that feature epic battles between good and evil. Another recommendation is The Beautiful Thing That Awaits Us All by Laird Barron. This novel weaves horror with fantasy and the supernatural.