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When He Was Wicked
Bridgerton #6 (works standalone)by Julia Quinn
02004
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a bittersweet and tender tone that will resonate with By Any Other Name fans.
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When aspiring playwright Melina Green discovers her work is dismissed in New York's male-dominated theater world, she takes inspiration from her ancestor Emilia Bassano and submits her play under a male pseudonym. As her deception leads to unexpected success, Melina must navigate the dangerous game of literary fraud while questioning what it truly means to claim ownership of one's art and identity.
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A Night to Surrender
Spindle Cove #1 (works standalone)by Tessa Dare
4.22011400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a witty and warm tone that will resonate with By Any Other Name fans.
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by Ann Patchett
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This romance shares a contemplative and tender tone that will resonate with By Any Other Name fans.
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by Emma Orchard
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This romance shares a light and charming tone that will resonate with By Any Other Name fans.
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by Tessa Dare
4.32013
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This romance shares a tender and hopeful tone that will resonate with By Any Other Name fans.
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To Catch an Heiress
Agents of the Crown #1 (works standalone)by Julia Quinn
02006384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a light and witty tone that will resonate with By Any Other Name fans.
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by Mimi Matthews
4.62025400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a intellectually charged tone that will resonate with By Any Other Name fans.
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An Offer from a Gentleman
Bridgerton #3 (works standalone)by Julia Quinn
02004
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a warm and gentle tone that will resonate with By Any Other Name fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like By Any Other Name
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| When He Was Wicked | Julia Quinn | 0 | 2004 | — | Closest match |
| A Night to Surrender | Tessa Dare | 4.2 | 2011 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Tom Lake | Ann Patchett | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| A Gentleman's Offer | Emma Orchard | 4.0 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| A Lady by Midnight | Tessa Dare | 4.3 | 2013 | — | Similar vibes |
| To Catch an Heiress | Julia Quinn | 0 | 2006 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Rules for Ruin | Mimi Matthews | 4.6 | 2025 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| An Offer from a Gentleman | Julia Quinn | 0 | 2004 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to By Any Other Name?
The most similar books to By Any Other Name are When He Was Wicked, A Night to Surrender, Tom Lake.
What should I read after By Any Other Name?
After finishing By Any Other Name, readers most commonly pick up When He Was Wicked next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Jodi Picoult, such as The Storyteller.
Who writes books like Jodi Picoult?
Authors similar to Jodi Picoult include Kristin Hannah, Taylor Jenkins Reid.
What genre is By Any Other Name?
By Any Other Name is a Romance novel by Jodi Picoult, published in 2024.
How long is By Any Other Name?
By Any Other Name is 544 pages long.
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About By Any Other Name
Student playwright Melina Green finds that even in New York, her words will struggle to make the stage, when the power is held by men. Inspired by the life of her ancestor Emilia Bassano, a gifted and witty storyteller herself, Melina takes a lesson from history, and submits a play under a male pseudonym . .