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Juno’s story of teenage pregnancy is complicated, hilarious and a search for belonging in a world of eccentric family members, first love and high school drama. And it turns 10 on December 5, 2017. With plenty of humor and similar themes, the books on this list will remind you of what made you fall in love with Juno and Paulie’s perplexing relationship and life.
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
When high school students Eleanor and Park meet, they know they have something special but also know that first loves are not always a sure bet. Spanning the next school year, the two are brave enough to journey into a relationship despite the odds and potential for heartbreak.
Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo
In this novel about loyalty and marriage, Yejide is desperate to get pregnant. She and her husband agreed that polygamy was not for them, but when a stranger arrives at her door, everything she thought she believed in is ruined. Yejide will do whatever it takes to not only get pregnant, but also save her marriage.
Far from the Tree by Robin Benway
Adopted at birth, Grace has never felt completely at home and after giving up her own baby for adoption, she feels the need to find her biological family. When she discovers she has siblings, her journey for the truth begins and she may not be prepared for the fallout that comes along with finding her family.
Unqualified by Anna Faris
Anna Faris was once an awkward teenager and her memoir may have the kind of advice Juno needed during her high school years. All women can relate to Anna’s stories about childhood, family, first love and being “the short girl” in this humorous and honest read.
Without Merit by Colleen Hoover
Merit Voss is stuck in the middle of a family that she feels she doesn’t belong to. But when she meets Sagan, while searching for collectible trophies at an antique shop, her world starts making sense. When her family’s secrets become too much for her to handle, she plans a failed escape and she must deal with the consequences.
Something Like Happy by Eva Woods
Annie is stuck in a rut and her new, eccentric friend Polly is determined to break her out of it. A lot can happen in 100 days, and Polly makes it her mission to help Annie find happiness in every day. As the two grow closer, Annie will find that Polly may need her more than she expected and the sudden change in roles may be more than Annie signed up for.
Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan
Nicholas Young’s grandmother is on her deathbed and the entire family has made sure to make their presence known to her as they fight for her fortune behind the scenes. The third book in the Crazy Rich Asian series follows one family’s outrageous adventure from the extravagant mansions of Manila to the remote islands in the Sulu Sea.
25 Sense by Lisa Henthorn
Claire has gotten herself into a dangerous love affair with her boss and by her 25th birthday she has fallen madly in love with this married man. Living in a new buzzing city, Claire’s adult life comes at her faster than she is prepared for and she must find herself amidst feeling lost and guilty about the life she has somehow acquired.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
Greg has managed to get through high school by staying on the peripheral, and with a new plan to continue keeping a low profile while making mediocre films with his friend Earl, he thinks he’ll get through. But when his mom forces him to be friends with Rachel, a girl with leukemia, all his plans go out the window and his life is forever changed.
