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A fiercely unsentimental, laugh-out-loud exploration of grief that hides its breaking heart behind a barrage of terrible jokes and cinematic obsessions. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Me and Earl and the Dying Girl.
- emotionally avoidant
- chaotic
- bittersweet
- 01
A time for dancing
Davida Wills Hurwin · 1995
An intimate, dual-perspective journey through the heartbreaking intersection of teenage friendship and terminal illness.
- 02
After ever after
Jordan Sonnenblick
A heartfelt exploration of what happens after the battle is won, anchored by the fierce loyalty of middle school best friends.
- 03
Dear Evan Hansen
Val Emmich
A tender, anxiety-laced exploration of loneliness and the lengths we go to in order to finally feel seen.
- 04
The truth about forever
Sarah Dessen
A sun-soaked summer of chaotic catering gigs, found family, and learning to let go of the need to be perfect.
- 05
Playlist for the Dead
Michelle Falkoff
A poignant, music-infused journey through the messy, confusing aftermath of losing a best friend.
- 06
Goodbye days
Jeff Zentner
A big-hearted, tear-jerking exploration of survivor's guilt that balances the crushing weight of loss with the healing power of memory and laughter.
- 07
Drums, Girls, And Dangerous Pie
Jordan Sonnenblick
A hilarious, heart-wrenching drum solo of a novel about navigating the terrifying chaos of a family crisis.
- 08
We are okay
Nina LaCour
A hushed, wintry meditation on the profound loneliness of grief and the quiet courage it takes to let someone back in.
- 09
The end of your life book club
Will Schwalbe
A bittersweet, deeply moving tribute to the bond between mother and son, forged through the shared love of books in the face of mortality.
- 10
Looking for Alaska
John Green · 2006
A bittersweet, smoke-ringed exploration of first loves, sudden losses, and the impossible task of truly knowing another person.
- 11
Amy & Roger's epic detour
Morgan Matson
A sun-drenched, playlist-fueled journey across the country that feels like rolling down the windows and finally taking a deep breath.
- 12
It's Kind of a Funny Story
Ned Vizzini
A candid, surprisingly funny exploration of teenage depression and the unexpected moments of light found within a psychiatric hospital.
