Are you a fan of gripping historical fiction like “The Tattooist of Auschwitz”? If you’re in search of more compelling reads that will tug at your heartstrings and transport you to another time, look no further! Here are 10 books that share the emotional depth and powerful storytelling found in “The Tattooist of Auschwitz.”

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10. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

In this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, two young people from opposing sides of World War II – a blind French girl and a German soldier – find their lives interconnected in ways they never imagined.

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9. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Set in Nazi-occupied France, this novel follows the lives of two sisters who take different paths to resist the German occupation during World War II. Their bravery and sacrifices will keep you turning the pages late into the night.

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8. Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

Alternating between the past and present, this novel tells the heartbreaking story of a young girl named Sarah who is caught up in the Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup in 1942 Paris, and an American journalist who uncovers the truth decades later.

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7. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Narrated by Death, this innovative novel follows the story of a young girl named Liesel as she discovers the power of words and the solace they can bring in the midst of chaos and destruction during World War II.

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6. Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

Inspired by real events, this novel weaves together the lives of three women – a New York socialite, a Polish teenager, and a German doctor – whose paths converge at a notorious concentration camp during the war.

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5. We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter

Based on the author’s family history, this novel follows the Kurc family as they are torn apart by the Holocaust and their journey to survive and reunite against all odds.

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4. The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

This novel interweaves the stories of a young American socialite searching for her cousin in post-World War II Europe and a female spy recruited during World War I, showing the power of female friendship and resilience.

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3. Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan

Based on the true story of Pino Lella, this novel follows his harrowing exploits as a spy against the Nazis in Italy and his courage in the face of unimaginable danger.

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2. The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich

Inspired by the author’s grandfather’s activism, this novel follows a group of Chippewa tribal members in North Dakota as they fight against a 1950s government “termination” policy, championing their rights and identity.

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1. The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff

Set in Nazi-occupied Europe, this novel follows the intertwining stories of a young Jewish woman who joins a traveling circus to escape persecution and a Dutch woman hiding her own secrets, highlighting the power of friendship and hope in the darkest of times.

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Whether you’re a history buff or simply love a good story that tugs at your heartstrings, these 10 books like “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” are sure to captivate you from beginning to end. Happy reading!