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May 18, 2020 · I can't tell you when life will feel normal again, but I can tell you these books will create that illusion for a few hours. These are ELLE.com staffers' picks to boost your mood in anxious times.
Apr 18, 2024 · So whether you're looking to read something hilarious and heartfelt, or shocking and scandalous that's friendship breakup -worthy, there's something for everyone. So keep scrolling because these books will make you take a good look at the bond you have with your best friend.
- Charlotte Ahlin
- 'Hyperbole and a Half' by Allie Brosh. Look at that drawing of a dog. Don't you feel better already? Even though Allie Brosh candidly addresses her own struggle with depression in this graphic novel memoir, she still manages to make every page a sheer delight.
- 'Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)' by Mindy Kaling. Reading one of Mindy Kaling's books is like gabbing with your actual friend. She's not going to pretend that life is all roses and cupcakes, but she is going to make you laugh hysterically and consider the idea that rom-coms might be a sub-genre of science fiction.
- 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams. The galaxy is a very large place (as Douglas Adams puts it, "you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist, but that's just peanuts to space").
- 'Letter to My Daughter' by Maya Angelou. Some people find absurdist space adventures to be the perfect antidote to every case of the blues. But if you prefer something a little more grounded in reality, try Maya Angelou's Letter to My Daughter.
- The Disasters by M.K. England
- To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
- Your Own Worst Enemy by Gordon Jack
- Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy
- What If It’S Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
- The Field Guide to The North American Teenager by Ben Philippe
- This Is Kind of An Epic Love Story by Kheryn Callender
- The Resolutions by Mia Garcia
- Puddin’ by Julie Murphy
- Top Ten by Katie Cotugno
Hilarity, hijinks, and a ragtag group of misfits—sold yet? This one cracked us up, and is perfect for when you need a little lightness in your day. Hotshot pilot Nax Hall has a history of making poor life choices. So it’s not exactly a surprise when he’s kicked out of the elite Ellis Station Academy in less than twenty-four hours. But Nax’s one-way...
One of the sweetest rom coms known to man, To All The Boys is the sugary sweet fix you need. Plus, did you hear that Netflix is adapting the sequel? What if all the crushes you ever had found out how you felt about them…all at once? Sixteen-year-old Lara Jean Song keeps her love letters in a hatbox her mother gave her. They aren’t love letters that...
In case you couldn’t tell, we’re a sucker for witty banter—and this one has plenty. If irreverent comedy is your thing, hit up Your Own Worst Enemy when you need to take things a little less seriously. Stacey Wynn was the clear front-runner for Lincoln High student council president. But then French-Canadian transfer student Julia Romero entered th...
What would a feel-good roundup be without our girl Willowdean? You already know how we feel about this high-heeled revolutionary, and if you haven’t watched the *epic* Netflix adaptation yet… well, what are you waiting for? Self-proclaimed fat girl Willowdean Dickson (dubbed “Dumplin’” by her former beauty queen mom) has always been at home in her ...
Can you say dream team? We adore the goofy, awkward, and all together lovable Ben and Arthur, as well as their amazing love story. Arthur is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it’s that the universe can deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it. Ben thinks the universe needs to mind its business....
All hail the king of sarcasm! We can’t wait for you to meet Norris Kaplan, and we hope you love him as much as we do. Norris Kaplan is clever, cynical, and quite possibly too smart for his own good. A Black French Canadian, he knows from watching American sitcoms that those three things don’t bode well when you are moving to Austin, Texas. Plunked ...
The intersectional love is here and it is oh-so-beautiful. Y’all already know how much we love this one, and we’re taking any opportunity we can to tell you! A fresh, charming rom-com perfect for fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Boy Meets Boy about Nathan Bird, who has sworn off happy endings but is sorely tested when his former best f...
Sweet friendships? Check. Heartwarming, emotional journeys? Check. This may be a bit more of a serious one, we’ll admit, but the journey these friends take will be sure to put a smile on your face. From hiking trips to four-person birthday parties to never-ending group texts, Jess, Lee, Ryan, and Nora have always been inseparable. But now with seni...
MILLIE MICHALCHUK IS OUR QUEEN. If you need more Millie in your life after reading, then streaming, Dumplin’, don’t forget that our fave has a novel all her own! Millie Michalchuk has gone to fat camp every year since she was a little girl. Not this year. This year she has new plans to chase her secret dream of being a newscaster—and to kiss the bo...
What can we say? We stan a friendship arc. Ryan and Gabby give us all the feels. Ryan McCullough and Gabby Hart are the unlikeliest of best friends. Prickly, anxious Gabby would rather do literally anything than go to a party. Ultra-popular Ryan is a hockey star who can get any girl he wants—and frequently does. But somehow their relationship just ...
May 7, 2020 · Part comedic memoir, part advice guide, this book is a fresh and timely take on a huge issue very close to Jack’s heart – in 2015, while working as an ambassador for a male mental health charity, he lost one of his best friends to suicide.
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Apr 10, 2023 · When someone you care about is going through a tough time, an Adventures from Scratch book can be just the thing to cheer them up! This unique book contains activities that are perfect for exploring something new with your buddy.
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Mar 15, 2024 · 35 Little Gifts To Give Someone Who's Having A Hard Time. Get by with a little help from our friends. by Betsy Dickerson. BuzzFeed Staff. by Brittaney Trent. BuzzFeed Staff. 1. A scratch...
