If You Love This Is Us, Here Is The Book You Should Read

Kevin Winter/Getty Images By Jessica Tzikas/Oct. 23, 2022 9:31 am EST

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. “This Is Us” was an NBC drama that ran from 2016-2022, as IMDb noted. During its run, it was labeled as one of the most beloved shows on television, per Seattle Times, and garnered almost 15 million viewers. But fans of “This Is Us” didn’t just watch the show, they related to it in a way many television series aren’t able to do. According to IndieWire, 1.5 million interactions were recorded on social media after the series finale, a record for a broadcast scripted show.

“This Is Us” took us beyond our screens — in fact, the Seattle Times reported the television series was much more than entertainment for many viewers. Milo Ventimiglia, one of the stars of the show, spoke with the publication, saying that he feels as though the show resonated with fans because it “filled a void” in a land of violent, dark television. If that void is back after the show has ended, consider opening a book. If you are ready to get lost in a new world of characters that will have you feeling similar to the way you did when watching “This Is Us,” this is the book for you.

If You Love This Is Us, Here Is The Book You Should Read

Kevin Winter/Getty Images

By Jessica Tzikas/Oct. 23, 2022 9:31 am EST

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. “This Is Us” was an NBC drama that ran from 2016-2022, as IMDb noted. During its run, it was labeled as one of the most beloved shows on television, per Seattle Times, and garnered almost 15 million viewers. But fans of “This Is Us” didn’t just watch the show, they related to it in a way many television series aren’t able to do. According to IndieWire, 1.5 million interactions were recorded on social media after the series finale, a record for a broadcast scripted show.

“This Is Us” took us beyond our screens — in fact, the Seattle Times reported the television series was much more than entertainment for many viewers. Milo Ventimiglia, one of the stars of the show, spoke with the publication, saying that he feels as though the show resonated with fans because it “filled a void” in a land of violent, dark television. If that void is back after the show has ended, consider opening a book. If you are ready to get lost in a new world of characters that will have you feeling similar to the way you did when watching “This Is Us,” this is the book for you.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.

“This Is Us” took us beyond our screens — in fact, the Seattle Times reported the television series was much more than entertainment for many viewers. Milo Ventimiglia, one of the stars of the show, spoke with the publication, saying that he feels as though the show resonated with fans because it “filled a void” in a land of violent, dark television. If that void is back after the show has ended, consider opening a book. If you are ready to get lost in a new world of characters that will have you feeling similar to the way you did when watching “This Is Us,” this is the book for you.

This book has the same central theme of life after loss

Other great books for fans of This Is Us

Once you finish “The Unsinkable Greta James,” you’ll likely be craving more books that make you feel the way you did watching episodes of “This Is Us.” If so, there are a ton of options to keep you going. Hachette Book Group recommends “This Close to Okay” by Leesa Cross-Smith. The book starts out intense, similar to the way “This Is Us” does with a man standing at a bridge ready to jump and a woman who spots him and saves his life. As the two strangers get to know each other, their connection brings healing to them both, resulting in a strong, uplifting story that many can relate to.

If you want something a bit more lighthearted, Off the Shelf recommends “Three Wishes” by Liane Moriarty. The main characters of “This Is Us” were truly the Pearson siblings and this novel also follows three siblings. The book focuses on triplets entering their 33rd year together despite the different directions their lives took. No matter which book you choose to read, get ready to be transported into a world of pain, happiness, and the true human experience.

If you want something a bit more lighthearted, Off the Shelf recommends “Three Wishes” by Liane Moriarty. The main characters of “This Is Us” were truly the Pearson siblings and this novel also follows three siblings. The book focuses on triplets entering their 33rd year together despite the different directions their lives took. No matter which book you choose to read, get ready to be transported into a world of pain, happiness, and the true human experience.