In honor of me moving work locations the past two weeks, here is a list of books about moving!
- The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez
Follows Latin American immigrants who’ve moved to the U.S. for different reasons, capturing the emotional weight of displacement. - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
A story of two families in a suburban town—one recently moved in—that explores the tensions of class, race, and motherhood. - The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
A heartwarming fantasy about a caseworker who moves to a remote island and discovers a magical found family. - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Centers on a brother and sister whose lives are defined by being forced out of their childhood home. - Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín
A quiet, powerful novel about a young Irish woman who emigrates to New York and must choose between two lives.
For a Lighter, Humorous Tone
- Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
While not strictly about moving, Eleanor’s personal transformation feels like an internal move toward a different life. - Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
Includes a literal move to Antarctica, but is mostly about escaping and redefining oneself.