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Books like Funny Story
A sparkling, sun-soaked exploration of what happens when the worst day of your life accidentally becomes the beginning of your best chapter. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Funny Story.
- sun-warmed
- cozy
- hopeful
- breezy
- 01
Happy Place
Emily Henry
A bittersweet, sun-drenched exploration of outgrowing the life you planned and finding your way back to the people who matter most.
- 02
Beach Read
Emily Henry
A sun-drenched, banter-filled exploration of creative burnout and the terrifying vulnerability of letting yourself believe in happy endings again.
- 03
Just for the Summer
Abby Jimenez
A witty, sun-soaked summer romance that sneaks up on you with profound emotional depth and the healing power of found family.
- 04
The American Roommate Experiment
Elena Armas
A cozy, swoon-worthy romp through a shared New York apartment that feels like a warm hug and a perfect rom-com movie.
- 05
Yours Truly
Abby Jimenez
A tender, laugh-out-loud romance that proves the best connections often start with a handwritten letter and a willingness to be vulnerable.
- 06
The Flatshare
Beth O'Leary
A tender, slow-burn exploration of how shared spaces and Post-it notes can build a foundation for profound emotional intimacy.
- 07
Love Theoretically
Ali Hazelwood
A sharp, swoony exploration of what happens when a chronic people-pleaser finally collides with someone who demands her unvarnished truth.
- 08
The Love Hypothesis
Ali Hazelwood
A delightfully tropey, banter-filled academic rom-com that feels like a warm hug for anyone who has ever felt like an imposter.
- 09
Hello Stranger
Katherine Center
A warm, chaotic romantic comedy about losing your normal perception but finding your heart.
- 10
Daydream
Hannah Grace
A cozy, banter-filled college romance that feels like a warm hug wrapped in a favorite oversized hockey jersey.
- 11
The Unhoneymooners
Christina Lauren
A sun-drenched, laugh-out-loud enemies-to-lovers romp that feels like a perfect tropical getaway.
- 12
The Wedding People
Alison Espach
A darkly funny and surprisingly tender exploration of hitting rock bottom and finding a reason to keep going amidst the chaos of someone else's perfect weekend.











