Recommendations based on It Had to Be Youby Cecily von Ziegesar

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  1. Nobody Does It Better

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    A group of privileged teenagers navigate the ups and downs of high society in New York City.

    Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I get everything - and everyone - we want. Snagging the latest Marc Jacobs bag or your best friend's boyfriend isn't always pretty, ... (Goodreads)

  2. All I Want is Everything

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    The privileged lives of Manhattan's elite teenagers continue to unfold in this juicy Gossip Girl novel.

    Enter the world of Gossip Girl - watch us indulge our taste for jealousy and betrayal, all in the midst of the wildest parties in the best clubs. S and B have decided to kiss and make up, and it's ... (Goodreads)

  3. 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)

  4. Princess on the Brink

    by Meg Cabot
    Mia's life is turned upside down when she discovers she's a princess. Now she must navigate royal life while dealing with typical teenage drama.

    The book opens on the first day of school and Mia Thermopolis is now a high school junior . Her best friend, Lilly Moscovitz, is dating J.P (formerly The Guy Who Hates It When They Put Corn In His ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Princess in Love

    by Meg Cabot
    A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, navigating the complexities of romance.

    In this volume, Mia struggles to decide how to break up with her boyfriend Kenny . In, The Princess Diaries, Volume II: Princess in the Spotlight, Kenny, Mia's biology partner at school, sent ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Dreamland

    by Sarah Dessen
    A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, navigating the complexities of relationships and growing up.

    The book is split into three parts. Caitlin O'Koren has just realized that on her 16th birthday, her 18 year-old sister, Cass, has run away. Everybody completely forgets about Caitlin's birthday. Her ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Legally Blonde

    by Amanda Brown
    A sorority girl follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and discovers her own legal talents.

    Elle Woods , a blonde University of Southern California sorority president and homecoming queen, is deeply in love with her college sweetheart, Warner Huntington III. When Warner enrolls in Stanford ... (Wikipedia)

  8. How to Save a Life

    by Sara Zarr
    Two girls from different worlds come together after a tragedy and learn to navigate grief, forgiveness, and the complexities of family.

    Jill MacSweeney just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she’s been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends—everyone who wants to support her. And ... (Goodreads)

  9. Project Princess

    by Meg Cabot
    Mia Thermopolis discovers she is a princess and must navigate royal life while dealing with typical teenage problems.

    What on earth is that princess up to now? Most princesses would prefer to spend their spring breaks in Gstaad, or some other equally unpronounceable European hot spot. Not this one, though. Hammer in ... (Goodreads)

  10. Candy

    by Kevin Brooks
    A teenage girl falls in love with a drug dealer and gets caught up in a dangerous world of addiction and crime.

    The story opens when Joe Beck, a music lover with a knack for curiosity, meets 16-year-old Candy on the streets of London . Joe soon learns that Candy is not only a runaway from her home town, but ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination

    by Helen Fielding
    A journalist's wild imagination leads her on a thrilling adventure to uncover a terrorist plot.

    Olivia Jules, a journalist for the British Sunday Times newspaper and Elan magazine is in Miami to cover the launch of a face cream when she meets Pierre Feramo, who she finds attractive, but also ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Trash

    by Andy Mulligan
    Three boys living in a dumpsite in Brazil find a wallet and become embroiled in a dangerous mystery.

    In an unnamed Third World country, in the not-so-distant future, three “dumpsite boys” make a living picking through the mountains of garbage on the outskirts of a large city. One unlucky-lucky day, ... (Goodreads)

  13. Then He Ate My Boy Entrancers

    by Louise Rennison
    The hilarious and quirky teenage diary of Georgia Nicolson continues as she navigates through love, friendship, and school life.

    Let the overseas snogfest begin!, Georgia and Jas are off to Hamburger-a-gogo land! Georgia plans to track down Masimo, the Italian-American dreamboat, but after a long week in America, she only ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Startled by His Furry Shorts

    by Louise Rennison
    Georgia Nicolson navigates the ups and downs of teenage life, including crushes, family drama, and embarrassing mishaps.

    On the rack of romance. And also in the oven of luuurve. Woe is Georgia: Dave the Laugh has declared his love for her (at least she thinks he was talking about her), and she has finally given Masimo ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. 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)

  16. The Ghost Next Door

    by R.L. Stine
    A new family moves in next door, but strange things start happening. Hannah suspects her neighbor might be a ghost.

    Hannah Fairchild is startled to wake up from a horrific nightmare to find that the empty house next door has suddenly been sold, as if overnight, and the son of the family somehow has the ability to ... (Goodreads)

  17. Beautiful Redemption

    by Kami Garcia
    Ethan Wate must navigate the afterlife to save his love, Lena Duchannes, from eternal damnation.

    Ethan Wate finds himself in the Otherworld’s version of Wate’s Landing, where he sees his mom, Lila Evers Wate. Although Ethan is happy to see his mother again, he longs to be with Lena. To make his ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 1

    by Young Kim
    A graphic novel adaptation of the popular young adult novel, Twilight, featuring the love story between a teenage girl and a vampire.

    The story of Twilight begins with an Isabella "Bella" Swan moving to live with her father Charlie Swan, the Chief of Police, in Forks, Washington. When Bella was seated next to Edward Cullen in class ... (Wikipedia)

  19. The Bane Chronicles

    by Cassandra Clare
    A collection of stories about warlocks, vampires, and the magical creatures of modern-day London.

    Fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices can get to know warlock Magnus Bane like never before in this collection of New York Times bestselling tales, in print for the first time with ... (Goodreads)

  20. Dancing in My Nuddy-Pants

    by Louise Rennison
    Georgia Nicolson's hilarious adventures continue as she navigates through teenage life, love, and friendship.

    The book is written in the form of a diary. It is about Georgia Nicolson (14), her friends (the Ace Gang), and her infatuation with boys (or snogging in particular). Georgia's boyfriend Robbie ('the ... (Wikipedia)

  21. One Good Earl Deserves a Lover

    by Sarah MacLean
    A fiercely independent woman and a daring earl must overcome the odds to find true love.

    The second in the incredible new Rules of Scoundrels series from, New York Times, bestselling author Sarah MacLean. Lady Philippa Marbury is odd. The bespectacled, brilliant fourth daughter of the ... (Goodreads)

  22. Life on the Refrigerator Door

    by Alice Kuipers
    A mother and daughter communicate through notes on the refrigerator door as their lives take unexpected turns.

    Claire and her mother are running out of time, but they don't know it. Not yet. Claire is wrapped up with the difficulties of her bourgeoning adulthood—boys, school, friends, identity; Claire's ... (Goodreads)

  23. Harry Potter Boxed Set, Books 1-5

    by J.K. Rowling
    A magical journey of a young wizard, discovering his true destiny and forming powerful bonds of friendship.

    Box Set containing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire, and Harry Potter and ... (Goodreads)

  24. Someone Like You

    by Sarah Dessen
    A story of friendship, love, and loss. Two best friends navigate through life's challenges and unexpected events.

    The book is split into three parts. Halley and Scarlett Thomas live in directly opposite houses and both had jobs at Milton's Market. At the beginning of the summer, Scarlett starts dating Michael ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Radio Silence

    by Alice Oseman
    A teenage girl's quest to find her true identity, while navigating the pressures of school, family, and social media.

    From critically acclaimed author Alice Oseman comes a smartly crafted contemporary YA novel, perfect for readers who love Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl . This is an utterly captivating and authentic teen ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Nothing Lasts Forever

    by Sidney Sheldon
    A surgeon is held hostage in a hospital by terrorists. He must use his skills to save lives and uncover their motives.

    Librarian's note: There is an Alternate Cover Edition for this edition of this book, here,. Three young doctors-their hopes, their dreams, their unexpected desires... Dr. Paige Taylor: She swore it ... (Goodreads)

  27. Beautiful Chaos

    by Kami Garcia
    A supernatural romantic adventure of two teenage lovers navigating a chaotic world.

    Beautiful Chaos takes place shortly after the events in the previous book. Lena and Ethan are once again a couple, but her Claiming both the Light and Dark has some serious repercussions, as it ... (Wikipedia)

  28. The Awakening / The Struggle

    by L.J. Smith
    Two teens must save the world from a dark force, relying on an unexpected magical legacy.

    This book has Alternate Cover Editions for this ISBN [ACE], ACE #1, A DEADLY LOVE TRIANGLE Elena: the golden girl, the leader, the one who can have any boy she wants. Stefan: brooding and mysterious, ... (Goodreads)

  29. The Jane Austen Book Club

    by Karen Joy Fowler
    Five women and one man form a book club to discuss Jane Austen's novels, but end up discussing their own lives and relationships.

    The Extraordinary, New York Times, Bestseller In California's central valley, five women and one man join to discuss Jane Austen's novels. Over the six months they get together, marriages are tested, ... (Goodreads)

  30. Norwegian Wood

    by Haruki Murakami
    A young man's journey of love and loss set against the backdrop of the 1960s.

    Toru, a quiet and preternaturally serious young college student in Tokyo, is devoted to Naoko, a beautiful and introspective young woman, but their mutual passion is marked by the tragic death of ... (Goodreads)