Books for Fans of John Green

Last updated: February 15, 2022

John Green is one of the most popular young adult authors. His unflinching, mature coming-of-age novels hit the New York Times bestseller lists and stay there for weeks, months, years. And they tend to get made into movies. If you've read one John Green book and want more, or you've read all of his books and would like others in a similar vein, take a look at our list. And for more great teen reads, check out these lists: Coming-of-Age Books and Teen Romance Novels.

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Love Is a Revolution

age 13+

Charming story of teen trying on new identities.

Renée Watson Family Life (2021)

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Once and for All

age 13+

Grieving girl learns to love again in sweet romance.

Sarah Dessen Romance (2017)

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Saint Anything

age 13+

Sensitive romance digs deep into difficult relationships.

Sarah Dessen Coming of Age (2015)

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The Moon and More

age 13+

Savvy coming-of-age tale is great for mature teens.

Sarah Dessen Coming of Age (2013)

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Turtles All the Way Down

age 13+

Thought-provoking exploration of mental illness, first love.

John Green Coming of Age (2017)

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100 Sideways Miles

age 14+

Fabulous, thought-provoking tale about a boy with epilepsy.

Andrew Smith Contemporary Fiction (2014)

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All the Bright Places

age 14+

Compelling teen romance tackles suicide, finds hope.

Jennifer Niven Romance (2015)

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An Abundance of Katherines

age 14+

Funny, quirky tale of slacker geeks' road trip to Tennessee.

John Green Contemporary Fiction (2006)

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Eleanor & Park

age 14+

Well-intended 1980s-set romance has troubling stereotypes.

Rainbow Rowell Romance (2013)

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Every You, Every Me

age 14+

Cryptic photos drive emotional novel of teen angst and loss.

David Levithan Friendship (2011)

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Fangirl

age 14+

Beautiful coming-of-age story about fandom and first love.

Rainbow Rowell Contemporary Fiction (2013)

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How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love With the Universe

age 14+

Poignant, funny romance works through serious issues.

Raquel Vasquez Gilliland Romance (2021)

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It's Kind of a Funny Story

age 14+

Brilliant, edgy story about suicide best for mature teens.

Ned Vizzini Coming of Age (2006)

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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

age 14+

Tale of dying teen is full of embarrassing comic moments.

Jesse Andrews Coming of Age (2012)

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Never Always Sometimes

age 14+

Best friends veer toward love in sweet, offbeat romance.

Adi Alsaid Coming of Age (2015)

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Paper Towns

age 14+

Edgy, compelling teen angst mystery.

John Green Friendship (2008)

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Say What You Will

age 14+

Compelling misfits, touching romance, mature themes.

Cammie McGovern Romance (2014)

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Serious Moonlight

age 14+

Layered, deep romantic mystery set in Seattle.

Jenn Bennett Contemporary Fiction (2019)

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Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet

age 14+

Bittersweet, mouthwatering Latino coming-of-ager.

Laekan Zea Kemp Coming of Age (2021)

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Take Me With You When You Go

age 14+

Emotional novel-in-emails reveals siblings' abuse, growth.

Jennifer Niven , David Levithan Coming of Age (2021)

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