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Books like Fly on the Wall
A delightfully weird, comic-book-infused exploration of high school awkwardness and the secret lives of teenage boys. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Fly on the Wall.
- awkwardly relatable
- lighthearted
- slightly absurd
- 01
Insects are my life
Megan McDonald
A quirky, earnest exploration of childhood passions and the profound relief of finding a friend who finally understands your unique obsessions.
- 02
Flipped
Wendelin Van Draanen
A charming, he-said-she-said exploration of first love and the messy, beautiful process of learning to see people for who they truly are.
- 03
Maybe He Just Likes You
Barbara Dee
A deeply validating exploration of middle school boundaries that transforms quiet discomfort into loud, unapologetic empowerment.
- 04
How to Be Popular
Meg Cabot
A bubbly, laugh-out-loud exploration of high school social climbing that proves the best version of yourself is usually the one you left behind.
- 05
Audrey, wait!
Robin Benway
A frenetic, sun-drenched joyride through the chaos of accidental fame and teenage romance.
- 06
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.
- 07
P.S. I like you
Kasie West
A sweet, banter-filled exploration of falling in love with someone's words before you know their face.
- 08
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.
- 09
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.
- 10
Wake
Lisa McMann
A gritty, fast-paced plunge into the terrifying intimacy of other people's darkest subconscious minds.
- 11
Deadly little secret
Laurie Faria Stolarz
A suspenseful, angsty dive into the irresistible pull of a dangerous boy and the chilling reality of being watched.
- 12
Just Listen
Sarah Dessen · 2006
A quiet, music-infused journey about dropping the burden of perfection and finally learning to speak the truth.
