Books like Tales from a not-so-popular party girl

A highly illustrated, delightfully chaotic plunge into the high-stakes, hilarious world of middle school social survival. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Tales from a not-so-popular party girl.

chaotic
lighthearted
energetic
anxious

01
How To Dork Your Diary
Rachel Renée Russell
A frantic, funny, and highly interactive celebration of middle school angst and creative journaling.
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- chaotic
- lighthearted
- dramatic
- humorous
02
Dork Diaries
Rachel Renée Russell · 2009
A highly visual, laugh-out-loud plunge into the dramatic, doodle-filled chaos of surviving middle school as an unapologetic outsider.
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- chaotic
- lighthearted
- energetic
- dramatic
03
Dork Diaries
Rachel Renee Russell
A highly visual, laugh-out-loud survival guide to the chaotic, crush-filled, and deeply embarrassing world of middle school.
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- chaotic
- lighthearted
- dramatic
- humorous
04
Dork Diaries 15
RACHEL RENE. RUSSELL
A chaotic, doodle-filled romp through international travel mishaps and relatable teenage drama.
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- chaotic
- lighthearted
- energetic
- dramatic
05
Best Friends for Never
Lisi Harrison
A deliciously catty, brand-obsessed plunge into the cutthroat social warfare of wealthy middle schoolers.
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- dramatic
06
Revenge of the Wannabes
Lisi Harrison
A deliciously snarky plunge into the cutthroat, designer-clad world of middle school social warfare.
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- dramatic
07
Making friends
Kristen Gudsnuk
A chaotic, colorful, and deeply relatable magical romp through the awkward transitions of middle school.
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- chaotic
- energetic
- humorous
- earnest
08
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.
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- lighthearted
09
Judy Moody
Megan McDonald
A spirited, fast-paced romp through the messy, dramatic, and ultimately sweet realities of elementary school friendships.
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- lighthearted
- dramatic
- humorous
10
Best Friends
Shannon Hale
A deeply relatable, visually expressive journey through the emotional rollercoaster of middle school social politics.
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- anxious
- earnest
11
The Party
Christopher Pike
A tense adolescent thriller where the anxieties of fitting in are eclipsed by the sudden, chilling reality of a dead peer.
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- dramatic
12
Smile
Raina Telgemeier
A warm, funny, and deeply relatable journey through the physical and social growing pains of middle school.
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- lighthearted
- humorous
- earnest

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