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A lyrical, deeply felt exploration of teenage ambition, shifting friendships, and the burning desire to create. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Emily climbs.
- nostalgic
- yearning
- cozy
- emotionally turbulent
- 01
Emily's quest
Lucy Maud Montgomery · 1983
A bittersweet and earnest exploration of a young woman navigating the lonely, beautiful space between childhood romance and adult artistic ambition.
- 02
Emily of New Moon
Lucy Maud Montgomery · 1983
A deeply atmospheric, soul-stirring portrait of a young writer finding her voice amidst windswept beauty and strict traditions.
- 03
Anne of the Island
L. M. Montgomery · 1992
A cozy, sunlit journey through the bittersweet transition from girlhood to womanhood, filled with enduring friendships and the quiet realization of true love.
- 04
The blue castle
L. M. Montgomery · 1989
A delightfully sharp and cozy tale of a woman who stops caring what people think and finally starts living.
- 05
Seventeen and in Between
Barthe DeClements · 1984
An earnest, nostalgic journey through the messy intersection of lingering childhood insecurities and the complicated dawn of young adulthood.
- 06
Much ado about Anne
Heather Vogel Frederick
A cozy, bookish exploration of middle school friendships and mother-daughter bonds, anchored by the timeless spirit of a literary classic.
- 07
Pollyanna Grows Up
Eleanor H. Porter · 1915
A classic, earnest exploration of how childhood optimism is tested by the complex realities of growing up.
- 08
Mallory on Strike
Ann M. Martin
A relatable, bustling tale of a young writer trying to carve out a quiet space of her own amidst the chaos of family and responsibilities.
- 09
Eight cousins
Louisa May Alcott · 2005
A warm, bustling embrace of a story that feels like stepping into a sunlit, noisy house full of loving relatives.
- 10
Now I'll Tell You Everything
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
A warm, reflective coming-of-age journey that captures the bittersweet transition into college life and the enduring bonds of family and friendship.
- 11
Since You've Been Gone
Morgan Matson
A sun-drenched, playlist-fueled summer of stepping out of your comfort zone and finding out who you are when nobody else is looking.
- 12
A summer's lease
Marilyn Sachs · 1979
A quiet, emotionally honest portrait of a prickly aspiring writer learning that talent isn't a substitute for empathy.
