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Books about High School
Private
by Kate Brian
A new girl at an elite boarding school uncovers dark secrets and dangerous rivalries among the students.
Tradition, Honor, Excellence... and secrets so dark they’re almost invisible Fifteen-year-old Reed Brennan wins a scholarship to Easton Academy—the golden ticket away from her pill-popping mother and ... (Goodreads)
Would I Lie to You
by Cecily von Ziegesar
A group of privileged teenagers navigate their way through the social scene of the Upper East Side, where secrets and lies are the norm.
Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side where my friends and I live, and go to school, and play, and sleep - sometimes with each other.We all live in huge apartments with our own bedrooms and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal
by Chris Colfer
High school senior Carson Phillips blackmails his classmates into contributing to his literary journal before he dies.
Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal follows the story of outcast high school senior Carson Phillips who blackmails the most popular students in his school into contributing to his ... (Barnes & Noble)
On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God
by Louise Rennison
A teenage girl's humorous journey of growing up, navigating her newfound relationship with a Sex God.
In the previous novel, Georgia has finally landed the "Sex God", her longtime crush Robbie Jennings, for a boyfriend. Georgia's dad has gone to New Zealand for a few months. While he is gone, her ... (Wikipedia)
P.S. I Still Love You
by Jenny Han
A young woman's struggle to choose between two lovers, and find her own path in life.
After the fight between Lara Jean, Josh and Peter at the Coveys' Christmas party, Lara Jean realizes that she has fallen for Peter. Hoping to reconcile, Lara Jean heads over to Peter's house with a ... (Wikipedia)
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 1
by Karuho Shiina
A shy girl, Sawako, struggles to make friends due to her resemblance to the horror movie character Sadako. But her life changes when she meets the popular boy, Kazehaya.
Sawako “Sadako” Kuronuma is the perfect heroine...for a horror movie. With her jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor, Sawako “Sadako” Kuronuma always had trouble fitting in. But her ... (Barnes & Noble)
All-American Girl
by Meg Cabot
A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery as she navigates the complexities of high school life.
Samantha Madison lives in Washington, D.C and is a sophomore at John Adams Preparatory School . An outcast, she has only one friend, Catherine. Sam is a huge fan of Gwen Stefani and often laments ... (Wikipedia)
Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side
by Beth Fantaskey
Adopted Jessica discovers she is a vampire princess betrothed to a handsome vampire prince. Can she embrace her destiny and love?
The undead can really screw up your senior year ... Marrying a vampire definitely doesn’t fit into Jessica Packwood’s senior year “get-a-life” plan. But then a bizarre (and incredibly hot) new ... (Goodreads)
Rumors
by Anna Godbersen
In a wealthy Long Island town, rumors spread like wildfire, revealing secrets and scandals that threaten to destroy the lives of the elite.
The book begins with Elizabeth Holland in California with her runaway love, Will Keller. While Elizabeth is having a good time in California, her sister Diana is anything but happy. Diana is stuck in ... (Wikipedia)
Dare Me
by Megan Abbott
A dark and twisted tale of teenage cheerleaders, power dynamics, and dangerous secrets that threaten to unravel their world.
The story is based on the world of American cheerleading . The main characters are Addy, the 16-year-old narrator, her friend Beth and the cheerleading coach. The friendship between Addy and Beth ... (Wikipedia)
Eighth Grade Bites
by Heather Brewer
A teenage vampire navigates the confusing and awkward transition to high school.
Junior high really sucks for thirteen-year-old Vladimir Tod. Bullies harass him, the principal is dogging him, and the girl he likes prefers his best friend. Oh, and Vlad has a secret: his mother was ... (Goodreads)
Archie, Vol. 1
by Mark Waid
Archie Andrews navigates high school life, love triangles, and friendship in the small town of Riverdale.
America’s Favorite Teenager, Archie Andrews, is reborn in the pages of this must-have graphic novel collecting the first six issues of the comic book series that everyone is talking about. Meet ... (Goodreads)
The Lonely Hearts Club
by Elizabeth Eulberg
Fed up with boys, Penny starts a club for girls to focus on themselves. But love finds a way in.
Love is all you need... or is it? Penny's about to find out in this wonderful debut. Penny is sick of boys and sick of dating. So she vows: no more. It's a personal choice. . .and, of course, soon ... (Goodreads)
The Basic Eight
by Daniel Handler
A darkly comedic novel about a group of high school students who become embroiled in a murder investigation.
Flannery "Flan" Culp is a senior at Roewer High School in San Francisco . Over the course of the year, Flan records the events of her life in a diary - which, with some heavy editing by Flannery ... (Wikipedia)
Avalon High
by Meg Cabot
A modern retelling of King Arthur's legend, set in a high school. Ellie must uncover the truth about her classmates and their roles in the legend.
Ellie Harrison has just moved to Annapolis, Maryland. Her new school, Avalon High, seems like a typical high school with the stereotypical students: Lance the jock , Jennifer the cheerleader , Marco, ... (Wikipedia)
Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 8
by Bisco Hatori
The Host Club goes on a trip to France, where they encounter new friends and challenges. Haruhi must confront her feelings for Tamaki.
The uproarious comedy about a girl enlisted to work in a lavish host club! In this screwball romantic comedy, Haruhi, a poor girl at a rich kids' school, is forced to repay an $80,000 debt by working ... (Barnes & Noble)
Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 2
by Bisco Hatori
Follow the misadventures of Haruhi, a scholarship student who accidentally joins a club of handsome boys who entertain female clients.
The uproarious comedy about a girl enlisted to work in a lavish host club! In this screwball romantic comedy, Haruhi, a poor girl at a rich kids' school, is forced to repay an $80,000 debt by working ... (Barnes & Noble)
ttyl
by Lauren Myracle
Three teenage girls navigate high school, relationships, and drama through instant messaging conversations.
Three friends, Angela Silver (SnowAngel), Zoe Barrett (zoegirl), and Madigan "Maddie" Kinnick (mad maddie) are just starting tenth grade of high school. At the beginning of the book, the trio, who ... (Wikipedia)
Boys Over Flowers: Hana Yori Dango, Vol. 1
by Yōko Kamio
A poor girl attends a prestigious school and clashes with the wealthy and powerful F4. A classic tale of love and class struggle.
Eitoku Academy (,英徳学園,, Eitoku Gakuen,) in Yamanote , Japan is a prestigious school that caters to children from upper class families. Hence, Tsukushi Makino, who comes from a middle-class family, ... (Wikipedia)
Because I'm Worth It
by Cecily von Ziegesar
A group of privileged teenagers navigate their way through the ups and downs of high society in New York City.
The wickedly funny fourth book in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series that inspired the original hit CW show and the new series coming to HBO Max's Spring 2020 launch season (alongside hit ... (Barnes & Noble)
You Know You Love Me
by Cecily von Ziegesar
Gossip Girl continues to stir up drama in the lives of Manhattan's elite teenagers. Secrets, scandals, and romance abound.
In, You Know You Love Me, , the sequel to Gossip Girl, it's brunette vixen Blair Waldorf's seventeenth birthday, and she knows exactly what she wants— Nate, her studly troubles boyfriend of three ... (Goodreads)
Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 18
by Bisco Hatori
Tamaki wants to ask Haruhi out, but he's quickly overwhelmed trying to plan the best first date in the universe. The members of the Host Club volunteer to assist Tamaki in his endeavor, but can they ... (Goodreads)
How to Be Popular
by Meg Cabot
A high school girl transforms herself from a social outcast to a popular girl, but realizes the true value of friendship and being true to oneself.
Steph Landry has been the target of jokes since sixth grade when she spilt a red Super Big Gulp on Lauren Moffat's white D&G skirt. In response, Lauren coined the phrase "Don't be such a Steph ... (Wikipedia)
Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom, Vol. 2
by Hisaya Nakajo
Mizuki's secret is in danger of being exposed as she tries to keep her true gender hidden at an all-boys school.
Mizuki Ashiya, a Japanese girl living in the United States, watches a program on TV featuring a high jumper named Izumi Sano. She was amazed by his performance and begins following his athletic ... (Wikipedia)
Bully
by Penelope Douglas
An unlikely romance between two high school students, challenging the social boundaries of their school.
My name is Tate. He doesn't call me that, though. He would never refer to me so informally, if he referred to me at all. No, he'll barely even speak to me. But he still won't leave me alone. We were ... (Goodreads)
Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 3
by Bisco Hatori
Haruhi continues to navigate the world of the Host Club, dealing with the antics of the eccentric members and her growing feelings for Tamaki.
The uproarious comedy about a girl enlisted to work in a lavish host club! In this screwball romantic comedy, Haruhi, a poor girl at a rich kids' school, is forced to repay an $80,000 debt by working ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Odds of Loving Grover Cleveland
by Rebekah Crane
A summer camp for troubled teens brings together a group of misfits who learn to confront their pasts and embrace their true selves.
According to sixteen-year-old Zander Osborne, nowhere is an actual place—and she’s just fine there. But her parents insist that she get out of her head—and her home state—and attend Camp Padua, a ... (Goodreads)
Love Is a Many Trousered Thing
by Louise Rennison
Georgia Nicolson navigates the ups and downs of teenage love while dealing with family drama and embarrassing mishaps.
Woe is Georgia! Georgia Nicolson thought life was hard when her only worry was whether Masimo would choose her over Wet Lindsay. But then Dave the Laugh started acting strange –and everything was ... (Goodreads)
The Fill-In Boyfriend
by Kasie West
When Gia's boyfriend dumps her before prom, she convinces a stranger to be her fill-in. But what happens when the lie becomes reality?
When Gia Montgomery's boyfriend, Bradley, dumps her in the parking lot of her high school prom, she decides to do the unthinkable…convince the cute guy waiting to pick up his sister to pretend to be ... (Barnes & Noble)
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