Books for Fans of John Green

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.

By: Renée Watson (2021)
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The Moon and More

age 13+

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

By: Sarah Dessen (2013)
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Once and for All

age 13+

Grieving girl learns to love again in sweet romance.

By: Sarah Dessen (2017)
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Saint Anything

age 13+

Sensitive romance digs deep into difficult relationships.

By: Sarah Dessen (2015)
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100 Sideways Miles

age 14+

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

By: Andrew Smith (2014)
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An Abundance of Katherines

age 14+

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

By: John Green (2006)
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All the Bright Places

age 14+

Compelling teen romance tackles suicide, finds hope.

By: Jennifer Niven (2015)
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Eleanor & Park

age 14+

Intense '80s romance is a fabulous pick for mature teens.

By: Rainbow Rowell (2013)
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Every You, Every Me

age 14+

Cryptic photos drive emotional novel of teen angst and loss.

By: David Levithan (2011)
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Fangirl

age 14+

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

By: Rainbow Rowell (2013)
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The Fault in Our Stars

age 14+

Heartrending love story told by teen dying of cancer.

By: John Green (2012)
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How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love With the Universe

age 14+

Poignant, funny romance works through serious issues.

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It's Kind of a Funny Story

age 14+

Brilliant, edgy story about suicide best for mature teens.

By: Ned Vizzini (2006)
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The Last True Love Story

age 14+

Offbeat road trip tale shreds barriers of age, background.

By: Brendan Kiely (2016)
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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

age 14+

Tale of dying teen is full of embarrassing comic moments.

By: Jesse Andrews (2012)
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Never Always Sometimes

age 14+

Best friends veer toward love in sweet, offbeat romance.

By: Adi Alsaid (2015)
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Paper Towns

age 14+

Edgy, compelling teen angst mystery.

By: John Green (2008)
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Say What You Will

age 14+

Compelling misfits, touching romance, mature themes.

By: Cammie McGovern (2014)
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Serious Moonlight

age 14+

Layered, deep romantic mystery set in Seattle.

By: Jenn Bennett (2019)
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Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet

age 14+

Bittersweet, mouthwatering Latino coming-of-ager.

By: Laekan Zea Kemp (2021)