Itching for more Emma M. Lion? 3 books that will scratch that itch...

SALT LAKE CITY — It's the buzz in book club circles. It's what you're girlfriends are gabbing about. The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower is a crazy-popular, binge-worthy series that women can't put down. If you've read it you know... once you're done, then what?

Book enthusiast and reviewer Cheri Fries shared a few read-alikes that offer a similar vibe.

The Blue Orchid Society by Jennifer Moore

This five‑book companion series follows a group of women who quietly defy societal norms in a time when they were expected to be quiet and proper. Each book centers on a different friend with a distinct skill—detective work, nursing, inventing—and fills the historical genre with themes of independence.

Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham

A clean Regency rom‑com, Fries said this novel is a witty second‑chance romance featuring a heroine who feels slightly out of step with her era. Lighthearted, charming and character‑driven, the main character gives the same energy as Emma Lion. "It's fun and flirty, and again, a main character that's a little bit outside the box," Fries noted.

A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin

After the death of her father leaves the family financially unstable, the protagonist goes to London with one mission: secure a wealthy match and rescue her sisters from hardship. This book delivers on high‑society adventure full of determination, strategy and wit.

Wormwood Abbey by Christina Bear

This fantasy‑leaning series features a clever, bold heroine whose personality and wit will remind you of Emma Lion. Each installment builds on the last, giving readers in an unfolding narrative filled with mystery, character growth and magical elements.

Find more book recommendations from Cheri Fries on Instagram, @late.night.library.