# Books like The Scarlet Letter

**10** books similar to *The Scarlet Letter* by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Historical Fiction · 1420L · grades 10–12), matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

**Themes:** sin and guilt, public shame vs private conscience, Puritan society, identity and hypocrisy, womanhood
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## Similar books

- [A Tale of Two Cities](https://readinglist.school/book/a-tale-of-two-cities) by Charles Dickens _(1170L · Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the AP English Literature & Composition list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Historical Fiction), and a close reading level (1170L vs 1420L).
- [The Book Thief](https://readinglist.school/book/the-book-thief) by Markus Zusak _(730L · Grades 8–11)_ — Both on the Common Core State Standards (ELA) list, same genre (Historical Fiction), and overlapping grades (8–11).
- [My Ántonia](https://readinglist.school/book/my-antonia) by Willa Cather _(1010L · Grades 10–12)_ — Same genre (Historical Fiction) and overlapping grades (10–12).
- [Salt to the Sea](https://readinglist.school/book/salt-to-the-sea) by Ruta Sepetys _(560L · Grades 8–12)_ — Same genre (Historical Fiction) and overlapping grades (8–12).
- [Torch](https://readinglist.school/book/torch) by Lyn Miller-Lachmann _(Grades 9–12)_ — Same genre (Historical Fiction) and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Little Women](https://readinglist.school/book/little-women) by Louisa May Alcott _(1300L · Grades 7–10)_ — Both on the Common Core State Standards (ELA) list and a close reading level (1300L vs 1420L).
- [Animal Farm](https://readinglist.school/book/animal-farm) by George Orwell _(1170L · Grades 7–10)_ — Both on the AP English Literature & Composition list (+1 more shared list) and a close reading level (1170L vs 1420L).
- [Frankenstein](https://readinglist.school/book/frankenstein) by Mary Shelley _(1170L · Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the AP English Literature & Composition list (+1 more shared list) and a close reading level (1170L vs 1420L).
- [Great Expectations](https://readinglist.school/book/great-expectations) by Charles Dickens _(1150L · Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the AP English Literature & Composition list and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [The Odyssey](https://readinglist.school/book/the-odyssey) by Homer _(1130L · Grades 9–12)_ — Both on the Common Core State Standards (ELA) list and overlapping grades (9–12).

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