Books Like Late to the Party
Families who loved Late to the Party by Kelly Quindlen often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Late to the Party by Kelly Quindlen often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager feels like they are failing at being a teen, particularly if they feel behind their peers in social or romantic milestones. It follows seventeen-year-old Codi, a closeted wallflower who feels her life is passing her by while she hides in her basement with her best friends. When she befriends a popular boy and enters a world of parties and first crushes, she must navigate the guilt of keeping secrets from her old friends. This is a tender, secular exploration of self-acceptance and the realization that there is no right way to grow up. It is highly appropriate for high schoolers, offering a hopeful perspective on queer identity and social anxiety without heavy trauma.
