If you were moved by Edgar's journey from innocence to maturity and his navigation of loss and resilience, you'll be drawn to Kya's coming-of-age in Where the Crawdads Sing, as she grows from a lonely, abandoned child into a resourceful, self-reliant adult, all set against the evocative backdrop of the North Carolina marshlands.

If you were captivated by Edgar's profound connection with his dogs and the rich inner worlds explored in The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, you'll find yourself emotionally invested in Enzo the dog's insightful, often poignant perspective on his human family in The Art of Racing in the Rain.

If you appreciated the vivid sense of place and the focus on a few entwined lives in rural Wisconsin, you'll love the gentle, quietly powerful storytelling of Plainsong, where Haruf brings to life a tight-knit Colorado community through its interwoven stories and understated drama.

If you were drawn to the shades-of-grey ethical dilemmas Edgar faces, you'll be riveted by the morally ambiguous decisions of Richard and his classmates in The Secret History, where loyalty, guilt, and the consequences of questionable actions drive the narrative.

If you were enthralled by the pacing and emotional crescendo of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, you'll be swept away by All the Light We Cannot See, which gradually weaves together the lives of Marie-Laure and Werner amid the devastation of World War II to deliver a powerful, heartfelt payoff.