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Quick answer: If you loved To All the Boys I've Loved Before, try P.S. I Still Love You, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Anna and the French Kiss, Fangirl, Eleanor & Park and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. They are sweet, funny YA romances with relatable heroines.
Jenny Han's 2014 novel follows Lara Jean Song Covey, who writes secret love letters to her crushes and keeps them in a hatbox, until the letters are mailed. It is a warm, funny story about family, sisters and first love. Readers who finish it want more cozy YA romance with heart. These 15 books deliver that mood. Most are suitable for ages 13 and up.
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Quick Picks at a Glance
| Book | Author | Ages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. I Still Love You | Jenny Han | 13+ | the direct sequel |
| Always and Forever, Lara Jean | Jenny Han | 13+ | series readers |
| The Summer I Turned Pretty | Jenny Han | 13+ | readers who like summer romance |
| Anna and the French Kiss | Stephanie Perkins | 13+ | readers who like travel romance |
| Lola and the Boy Next Door | Stephanie Perkins | 13+ | fans of Perkins |
| Isla and the Happily Ever After | Stephanie Perkins | 13+ | readers who like second chances |
| Fangirl | Rainbow Rowell | 13+ | readers who love books |
| Eleanor & Park | Rainbow Rowell | 14+ | readers who like quiet romance |
| Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda | Becky Albertalli | 13+ | readers who want a classic |
| Dumplin' | Julie Murphy | 13+ | readers who like body-positive stories |
| Love & Gelato | Jenna Evans Welch | 13+ | readers who love Italy |
| Along for the Ride | Sarah Dessen | 13+ | readers who like slow summers |
| The Sun Is Also a Star | Nicola Yoon | 14+ | readers who like big feelings |
| Open Road Summer | Emery Lord | 14+ | readers who like road trips |
| Everything, Everything | Nicola Yoon | 13+ | readers who want a quick read |
1. P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han
The sequel, in which Lara Jean's fake relationship becomes real and old feelings return. Sweet and honest.
Best for: the direct sequel.
2. Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han
The final book, as Lara Jean faces graduation and college decisions. Emotional and satisfying.
Best for: series readers.
3. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Belly spends the summer at a beach house with two brothers and her mother's best friend. A story of first love.
Best for: readers who like summer romance.
4. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Anna goes to a boarding school in Paris and meets Étienne St. Clair. Charming and romantic.
Best for: readers who like travel romance.
5. Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
Lola, who loves costumes, faces the return of her old neighbor Cricket. Funny and sweet.
Best for: fans of Perkins.
6. Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins
Isla finally gets the boy she has loved for years, and fears losing him. A slower and more serious story.
Best for: readers who like second chances.
7. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Cath, a fanfiction writer, struggles at college and finds love. Warm and nerdy.
Best for: readers who love books.
8. Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Two misfits fall in love on the school bus in 1986. Honest and moving.
Best for: readers who like quiet romance.
9. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Simon emails an anonymous boy and is blackmailed by a classmate. Funny and kind.
Best for: readers who want a classic.
10. Dumplin' by Julie Murphy
Willowdean, a plus-size teen in Texas, enters a pageant to protest. Warm and funny.
Best for: readers who like body-positive stories.
11. Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch
Lina visits Italy after her mother's death and finds a journal. Sweet and food-filled.
Best for: readers who love Italy.
12. Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
Auden spends a summer at the beach and learns to be young. Cozy and thoughtful.
Best for: readers who like slow summers.
13. The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Natasha and Daniel meet in New York on the day she may be deported. A story of love and fate.
Best for: readers who like big feelings.
14. Open Road Summer by Emery Lord
Reagan goes on tour with her best friend, a pop star, and meets a boy. Warm and about friendship.
Best for: readers who like road trips.
15. Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
Maddy has never left her house until she meets Olly. A fast, sweet romance.
Best for: readers who want a quick read.
How to Choose
Read the To All the Boys trilogy in order first. For more Jenny Han, pick The Summer I Turned Pretty. For European romance, try Anna and the French Kiss. For bookish heroines, read Fangirl. For queer romance, choose Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Most of these are clean, with some kissing and a few mature scenes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many To All the Boys books are there?
There are three: To All the Boys I've Loved Before, P.S. I Still Love You and Always and Forever, Lara Jean.
Is To All the Boys appropriate for middle schoolers?
Yes, it is generally considered suitable for ages 12 and up.
Is the movie faithful?
The Netflix film follows the book closely, with a few changes to the details.
What should I read next after Jenny Han?
Anna and the French Kiss is the most common recommendation.