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A hilarious, slang-soaked diary capturing the theatrical highs and lows of teenage romantic chaos. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Are these my basoomas I see before me?.
- lighthearted
- chaotic
- theatrical
- 01
Knocked Out by My Nunga-Nungas
Louise Rennison
A laugh-out-loud, slang-filled plunge into the chaotic, deeply embarrassing, and utterly hilarious mind of a dramatic teenager.
- 02
Dancing in My Nuddy-Pants
Louise Rennison
A laugh-out-loud plunge into the wonderfully absurd, slang-filled mind of a dramatically confused teenager.
- 03
A Rumoured Engagement
Catherine George · 1998
A deliciously dramatic vintage romance that leans into the taboo thrill of a step-sibling glow-up.
- 04
Close relations
Lynsey Stevens
A soapy, emotionally charged second-chance romance built on a foundation of scandalous family secrets and lingering heartbreak.
- 05
The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole
Sue Townsend
A masterclass in second-hand embarrassment that perfectly captures the agonizing, self-important delusion of being a teenager.
- 06
Twenties Girl
Sophie Kinsella
A sparkling, chaotic romp that wraps a surprisingly tender story of grief and friendship in a feather boa of 1920s glamour.
- 07
Fancy Pants
Susan Elizabeth Phillips · 1989
A fiery, opposites-attract collision of British high society and Texas grit, fueled by sharp banter and sweeping emotional drama.
- 08
The popularity plan
Rosemary Vernon
A sweet, earnest exploration of high school social dynamics, where the thrill of newfound attention clashes with the quiet yearning for a genuine connection.
- 09
Bet me
Jennifer Crusie
A sharp, deliciously witty romantic comedy that pairs cynical banter with a deeply comforting, food-filled journey to true love.
- 10
The year of Janie's diary
Donna Balcombe
An intimate, time-capsule confession of mid-century adolescence that captures the universal growing pains of leaving childhood behind.
- 11
The earth, my butt, and other big, round things
Carolyn Mackler
A funny, fiercely honest journey of a girl learning to stop shrinking and start taking up the space she deserves.
- 12
Tales from a not-so-happy heartbreaker
Rachel Renée Russell
A hilarious, doodle-filled plunge into the high-stakes, hyper-dramatic world of middle school crushes and dance-floor anxiety.
