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Books like How to Be Popular
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. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with How to Be Popular.
- lighthearted
- nostalgic
- bubbly
- 01
Princess in Training
Meg Cabot
A delightfully dramatic, laugh-out-loud plunge into the chaotic mind of a teenager juggling royal duties, high school politics, and first-love anxieties.
- 02
Teen Idol
Meg Cabot
A breezy, nostalgic rom-com about the ultimate background character finally stepping into her own spotlight.
- 03
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.
- 04
The Popularity Summer
Rosemary Vernon
A sun-drenched exploration of teenage loyalty, shifting social dynamics, and the sweet trials of summer romance.
- 05
Gossip Girl
Cecily von Ziegesar
A deliciously toxic, brand-name-dropping plunge into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's teenage elite.
- 06
Audrey, wait!
Robin Benway
A frenetic, sun-drenched joyride through the chaos of accidental fame and teenage romance.
- 07
It Had to Be You
Cecily von Ziegesar
A deliciously voyeuristic plunge into the scandalous, brand-obsessed lives of Manhattan's teenage elite.
- 08
The yes girl
Kathryn Makris
A relatable teen romance about the exhausting trap of people-pleasing and the courage it takes to finally say no.
- 09
Revenge of the Wannabes
Lisi Harrison
A deliciously snarky plunge into the cutthroat, designer-clad world of middle school social warfare.
- 10
Alexis Gets Frosted Cupcake Diaries
Coco Simon
A sweet, relatable slice of middle school life where friendship and frosting are the best remedies for hallway drama.
- 11
Monster High
Lisi Harrison
A snappy, spooky-chic dive into the ultimate high school nightmare: trying to fit in when you are literally built differently.
- 12
Knowledge is power
Anne Mazer
A grounded, empathetic exploration of the everyday social hurdles and sudden mortifications of starting middle school.
