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Books About Friendship To Read Right Now:

Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney

Frances and Bobbi's friendship is one that's powered by their incredible differences. They've always accepted each other and aren't surprised by the lives they lead. So when they meet a prolific photographer and begin opening their circle to include her, Frances finds herself intrigued by the photographer's husband. He's charismatic and attractive, two things that drawn Frances in.

Before she knows it, Frances can't stop herself for hurtling towards a dangerous affair that shocks everyone around.

The Things We Do to Our Friends by Heather Darwent

Living in Edinburgh, Scotland seems like the best thing to Clare, a young woman who wants nothing more than to start over where no one knows her. As she gets settled in at the university she's attending, she meets and befriends another enchanting young woman named Tabitha. They begin building their friendship and Clare eventually meets other people from Tabitha's world.

The more Clare finds her life intertwined with Tabitha, the more the lines become blurred between their friendship and deep level of intimacy. It's only when she's in too deep that she realizes there's so much more to Tabitha and her group of friends than she thought.

The Friendship List by Susan Mallery

Ellen Fox thinks she's doing a great job at living her life until she realizes her son is willing to place his future on hold to make sure she's actually okay. This prompts her best friend Unity Leandre to create a bucket list that's supposed to help her do things she normally wouldn't.

By the time they near the end of the list, both Ellen and Unity find out things about themselves that they didn't notice before. Perhaps the best part about The Friendship List is realizing how much creating memories with our friends helps give us permission to move towards a different future.

The Friend by Sigrid Nunez

Books about friendships can be hilarious or they can move you to tears. The best ones often have both abilities! In The Friend, a woman inherits the dog of the best friend she's recently lost to death and it just about sends her over the edge. The dog's relentless commitment to being silent seems to intensify the grief she's feeling, but what the woman doesn't know is that its dealing with its own form of pain.

On the brink of losing the last remnants of her sanity, the woman and the dog begin to understand each other in ways they weren't expecting. They come to realize that friendships can be born as a result of heartbreaking situations and it helps bind them together in touching ways.

Faking Friends by Jane Fallon

Amy is confused about how she's unable to connect with her fiancé Jack or her best friend Melissa because they're the two people who are supposed to know her best. She's supposed to know them too, but understands this isn't the case when she finds evidence that her best friend and fiancé have been having an affair behind her back.

It's painful to lose your best friend and love of your life to each other, but it unlocks something in Amy she didn't even know was there.

The Celebrants by Steve Rowley

The Celebrants is a highly celebrated book that's featured on Jenna Bush Hager's book club list and revolves around a friendship that began in college.

Jordan Vargas hasn't seen his college buddies in a while even though they've known each other for almost three decades. Each of them — Jordan, Jordy, Naomi, Craig, and Marielle — are faced with the knowledge that they feel like they're merely cosplaying as adults. Things are still confusing even though the purpose of their pact has been to remind each other that life can still be a wonderful mystery — except this reunion may undo all the ways they've tried to celebrate each other.

The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue

Rachel and James meet while she's working at a bookstore, though their attraction isn't sexual. They're naturally drawn to each other which is why they soon become roommates. Their friendship is full of laughs in the face of impending disaster and it seems to get them through tough times.

But Rachel decides she has the hots for her very married professor, Dr. Fred Byrne, James decides to be a good friend by helping her plot to catch Dr. Byrne's attention. Thus begins a wicked dance that involves the three of them and Dr. Byrne's notable wife.

Us Three by Ruth Jones

Sometimes books about friendships highlight the heartaches that come with building a bond with someone like Us Three.

Lana, Judith, and Catrin are best friends who've always been sure that nothing could upend their friendship. Blood couldn't make them any closer and it's easy to see why. Honestly, there's no mistaking that they have something special.

Just when they thought they couldn't get closer, they embark on a trip that further deepens their bond. Things go well until something occurs that's shocking enough to shake what used to feel unshakable. In place of their assuredness is the uneasy feeling that maybe they won't always be in each other's lives.

And Then There Was Me by Sadeqa Jackson

Bea and Awilda's bond has also been super strong ever since they were teenagers. Awilda was the one who helped Bea come out of her shell and increased her confidence over time. She also play matchmaker and introduced Bea to her husband Lonnie. Isn't that what good friends are for?

The problem is that Lonnie isn't a very faithful husband and this slowly but surely shatters Bea's esteem over time. It leads her to develop a habit that no one is privy to, but that's still not the worst of her troubles. With no choice but to stay in the marriage as she prepares for their third child to be born, Bea moves with Lonnie to New Jersey and tries to act like everything is peachy keene.

She'll soon discover that she has to stop pretending and face reality, especially when betrayal is closer than she thought.

The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver

Taylor Greer may be feisty and determined to leave rural Kentucky behind, but she's left learning a series of lessons about life when she becomes a reluctant adopted mother of young Native American toddler. With no information about the little girl, Taylor decides to uneasily take her under her wings and finds herself surround by the best friends she didn't know she was looking for — Mattie who owns the Jesus is Lord Used Tires shop and Lou-Ann, her new roommate.

They fill Taylor and her daughter 'Turtle' with so much love that she has no choice but to reexamine what she thought she knew about herself and life.

We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza

Jen and Riley's lifelong friendship has seen them through a series of events, but nothing has been able to tear them apart. Jen is living the life of a married woman who's finally pregnant while Riley has chosen to pursue her career goal of becoming a success Black news anchor.

Things change when racial tension enters the picture due to Jen's husband being at the center of a tragedy that involves a young black boy. She and Riley find themselves on opposite sides of the fence for different reasons, and it feels like there's no silver lining in sight for the friendship that's stood the test of time. It could be that this is the one test that finally unravels the thread of their bond.

Rebecca, Not Becky by Catherine Wigginton Greene

De'Andrea Whitman and her family move to Rolling Hills, Virginia, a wealthy neighborhood, to live in a better environment, but she's wildly uncomfortable once they're there. To be fair, she'd rather be back in Atlanta, but life has called for them to leave the city behind. Talking to her therapist about her concerns about being a black family in a primarily white neighborhood, she's encouraged to make a friend in her neighborhood.

At the same time Rebecca Myland, chair of the Parent Diversity Committee at her daughter's school, is thrilled when she learns the Whitmans have moved into Rolling Hills. Nothing could be better to her than when her daughter befriends the Whitmans' daughter. It feels like fate that she's supposed to befriend D'Andrea.

They eventually meet when De'Andrea joins the Parent Diversity Committee and tentatively begins a friendship with Rebecca. But soon the tension in their neighborhood brings them close and they realize they're not that different from each other.

May 2024: How to End a Love Story

How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

April 2024: The Most Fun We Ever Had

The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo

When Marilyn Connolly and David Sorenson fell in love, all they knew is that nothing could shake their foundation. Despite their unwavering hope in the past, their current reality looks differently than they imagined. Their four daughters — Wendy, Violet, Liza, and Grace — each have a unique set of problems that creates of chaos for the family. From the loss of one's husband to the secrets the youngest daughter keeps, the Sorensons are never quite sure what to expect.

In a shocking turn of events, a young man — Jonah Bendt — shows up and reveals that one of the daughters is his mom. He was placed up for adoption some time ago, but he's ready to come home to learn more about his biological family. There may be drama in The Most Fun We Ever Had, but there's still a family who finds a way back to the love that Marilyn and David have always believed in.

Art student Raquel only comes Anita de Monte's story after she starts feeling like she's starting to make a name for herself among College Hill's socialites. The more she learns about how Anita's life was horrifically cut short, she starts drawing parallels between their lives. It's almost like history is repeating itself and it's hitting too close to home.

As Gonzalez alternates between both of their perspectives, Raquel and Anita's lives begin to intersect in a way that makes Anita de Monte Laughs Last the kind of novel that'll have you thinking about it longer after you finish the last page.

Redwood Court reads like a historical love letter to Black families and contains relationships that remind me of my own family. When Mika Tabor starts asking questions about her family's history, she receives much more than her class assignment asked for. The more she listens to her grandparents and observes her parents, she realizes they've been telling her meaningful stories all along. From tales of racism to the sweet grasp of a world that began moving past obvious racial tension, this novel offers a glimpse into the homes of many Black families.

While I often say I'd like to pass down books to my kids, Redwood Court has become something that I feel is mandatory to read.

January 2024: "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston

Reese's Book Club is coming in hot with their first pick of the year! This thriller of a reader is all about "Evie Porter" and her separate identities. One paints the picture of who she truly is, but her job places her in the position of assuming a new name in order to complete the mission given to her by Mr. Smith. She's never met Mr. Smith, her boss, but she has the inkling that her latest mission hits a little too close to home.

Does he know more about her than she realizes and can she successfully fulfill the goal he has for? Buy your copy of First Lie Wins today to find out!

What would you do if you knew a terrible secret that involved the death of one of your best friends? In Before We Were Innocent, Bess and Joni find themselves trying to escape answering this. However, some things are hard to bury — especially when the past comes knocking in the form of Joni. Will the two former best friends be able to maintain their innocence or will they have to accept the truth about themselves?

If the past few years have felt like you've been stuck in a weird time loop, you'll love this page turner by Cesca Major. Maybe Next Time follows Emma as she navigates being a busy literary agent, wife and mother - except she only seems to have time for her career. When her husband is involved in a tragic car accident, Emma finds herself distraught only to wake up and see him alive again.

As the scenario continues to repeat, Emma will have to dig deep inside herself to correct patterns she's been a part of her to save not only her husband but life as she knows it.

Starling House is a daring tale of what happens when dreams meet determination, grit and evil. All Opal wants to do is create a haven for herself and her brother Jasper but she'll have to fight for it once she finds herself in the mysterious mansion of author E. Starling. In the depths of the shadows, she'll come face to face with things that'll test her resilience.

The women of the Rubicon family have a lot to tangle with in Mother-Daughter Murder Night. When powerful matriarch Lana's granddaughter Jack becomes the prime suspect in an unsolved murder, Lana becomes determined to find a killer instead of waiting for her disease to have it's last say. Find out what Nina Simon has in store for the town the Rubicons find themselves living in.

Tom Lake weaves a beautiful tale of remembered love and viewing the humanity of one's parent. When Lara begins to regale her three daughters of a former romance she shared with actor Peter Duke at Tome Lake, they begin to take stock of what they know about their mom as well as their own love lives.

Heartbreak has the potential to make you swear off love, which is something that late night writer Sally Milz knows all too well. She's also a firm believer in the "Danny Horst Rule," the phenomenon where average looking men exclusively date women more attractive than them — until pop star Noah Brewster shows up to host the late night show. Join her for an intoxicating love ride that makes her change her perspective.

If you love a good romance-murder mystery, you'll fall in love with Kya's story. After the town's golden boy winds up dead, everyone in town begins blaming Kya for his murder. With heartbreak and triumph woven throughout, Where The Crawdads Sing will become the summer read you can't put down.

Even when forbidden, love seems to find a way in The House of Eve. 15-year-old Ruby is set to be her family's first college attendee, until it appears a scandalous affair will bring her back into poverty. Meanwhile, Eleanor's in love with William, a member of an elite Black family in D.C. that doesn't let just anyone in. The lives of both women will collide in an unexpected way as they forge their own paths.

Maya witnessed her friend's sudden death in the woods seven years ago. Now, with nothing except a few hazy memories, she's determined to figure out what she saw, and who's behind it. The House In The Pines is proof that sometimes our past — and their secrets — don't stay dead.

Life can feel like a dumpster fire sometimes which is why Tiny Beautiful Things feels like a soothing hug. If you love advice columns, you'll love the beautiful compilation of questions "Dear Sugar" answers within the pages as Clare sets out to offer advice while her own life falls apart. After you read the book, check out our interview with Sarah Pidgeon, who stars in the Hulu series!

New friends Mia and Elena are pitted against each other when everyone in town splits over a custody battle. Adapted into a mini-series on Hulu at the beginning of the pandemic, Little Fires Everywhere is a tale that shows everything isn't always what it seems, and there are always secrets to be discovered.

Wrong Place, Wrong Time is a novel that explores the lengths a mother is willing to take to prevent her son from doing something unspeakable. Will she be able to piece together clues in time or will all hope remain lost?

This titular novel turned Emmy award-nominated Amazon Prime series Daisy Jones & The Six explores the rise — and fall — of a legendary (and fictional) band.

This heartwarming book about life at the River Valley School for the Deaf, and all of its students with completely different backgrounds, will make you laugh and cry with its beautiful depiction of human connection.

If you've never liked hearing "How can you hate from outside the club? You can't even get in," you'll be glad you're not a part of this members-only society. The club has been pushed to its limit and everyone has something to hide.

Nan infiltrates Agatha Christie's home in 1925, intent on luring her husband away. There's something about love, affairs, and dark secrets that make for a good read, and you won't be able to get enough of this tale where things aren't always what they seem.

"She's so lucky" ...or is she? Lucky redefines what it means to be honest when the titular character completes a million-dollar heist, and is left stranded by the very people who taught her how to scam.

When Anna learns the father she never knew is still alive, she travels to West Africa in search of answers. The tale of self-discovery through one's history, as well as the themes of home and belonging, is something we all long to understand at some point.

Families can be complicated, and the Alvarados are no different. If you're looking for a little break from your own family dynamics, you'll get a kick out of reading along as they navigate evacuations, relationship problems, and their father's obsession with the Weather Channel.

What happens when desire spills over and threatens to unravel everything two friends have built? The Paper Palace answers that as Elle must choose between continuing the life she has dedicated herself to and the life she never got to live.

When former lovers Eva and Shane reunite in the midst of their successful literary careers, they find that their chemistry is still as strong as it used to be. But, will the flame fizzle before their lingering questions are answered or will Eva choose vulnerability before Shane disappears again?

What would you do if your significant other disappeared without a trace, only leaving a cryptic note behind? In Hannah's case, she sets out on an unpredictable mission for answers — regardless of what lies ahead. After you read the book, check out our interview with Angourie Rice, who stars in the Apple TV+ series!

Le Sommet is a sanatorium-turned-luxury hotel in the Swiss Alps. Detective Elin arrives to celebrate her estranged brother Isaac's engagement to Laure, and her discomfort turns to all-out horror when Laure goes missing.

DNA tests can reveal new information about our ancestry, but when Abby learns that she has an older sister — and that her older sister is an Instagram star — the women decide to meet up and get to the bottom of why their parents split them up in the first place.

Nothing brings families together like food and age-old rivalries, something that sisters Amanda and Mae learn firsthand when they end up on opposite sides of a cooking competition. If you love hit TV series The Bear, you'll love The Chicken Sisters.

Other Stories On Reese Witherspoon's Book Club List

• "Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang
• "Cassandra in Reverse" by Holly Smale
• "Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?" by Crystal Smith Paul
• "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah
• "The Marriage Portrait" by Maggie O'Farrell
• "Our Missing Hearts" by Celeste Ng
• "On The Rooftop" by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
• "Honey & Spice" by Bolu Babalola
• "Counterfeit" by Kirstin Chen
• "The Dictionary of Lost Words" by Pip Williams
• "Anatomy" by Dana Schwartz
• "Honor" by Thrity Umrigar
• "The Island of Missing Trees" by Elif Shafak
• "Within These Wicked Walls" by Lauren Blackwood
• "We Were Never Here" by Andrea Bartz
• "The Downstairs Girl" by Stacey Lee
• "Tokyo Ever After" by Emiko Jean
• "Northern Spy" by Flynn Berry
• "Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley
• "Infinite Country" by Patricia Engel
• "Outlawed" by Anna North
• "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
• "A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow" by Laura Taylor Namey
• "Group" by Christie Tate
• "Fable" by Adrienne Young
• "His Only Wife" by Peace Medie Adzo
• "Furia" by Yamile Saied Mendez
• "The Last Story of Mina Lee" by Nancy Jooyoun Kim
• "You Should See Me in a Crown" by Leah Johnson
• "Everything Inside" by Edwidge Danticat
• "I'm Still Here" by Austin Channing Brown
• "The Guest List" by Lisa Foley
• "The Henna Artist" by Alka Joshi
• "UNTAMED" by Glennon Doyle
• "The Jetsetters" by Amanda Eyre Ward
• "The Scent Keeper" by Erica Bauermeister
• "Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid
• "Conviction" by Denise Mina
• "The Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moye
• "Fair Play" by Eve Rodsky
• "The Secrets We Kept" by Lara Prescott
• "The Last House Guest" by Megan Miranda
• "Whisper Network" by Chandler Baker
• "The Cactus" by Sarah Haywood
• "From Scratch" by Tembi Locke
• "The Night Tiger" by Yangsze Choo
• "The Proposal" by Jasmine Guillory
• "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean
• "One Day in December" by Josie Silver
• "The Other Woman" by Sandie Jones
• "This Is How It Always Is" by Laurie Frankel
• "Still Lives" by Maria Hummel
• "Next Year in Havana" by Chanel Cleeton
• "Something in the Water" by Catherine Steadman
• "You Think It, I'll Say It" by Curtis Sittenfeld
• "Happiness" by Heather Harpham
• "Erotic Stories For Punjabi Widows" by Balli Kaur Jaswal
• "The Light We Lost" by Jill Santopolo
• "Braving the Wilderness" by Brené Brown
• "The Last Mrs. Parrish" by Liv Constantine
• "The Is the Story of a Happy Marriage" by Ann Patchett
• “The Rules of Magic” by Alice Hoffman
• "The Lying Game" by Ruth Ware
• "The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn
• "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman