Books Like Those Girls
Families who loved Those Girls by Lauren Saft 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 Those Girls by Lauren Saft often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their teenage daughter begins navigating the intense, often toxic highs and lows of high school social hierarchies and friend groups. It is specifically designed for families dealing with the shift from childhood simplicity to the complex secrets of adolescence. The story follows three best friends at an all-girl school near Philadelphia whose bonds are tested by hidden romances, body image struggles, and the pressure to maintain a perfect image. While the book is raw and includes mature themes like party culture and disordered eating, it serves as a powerful mirror for the reality of modern girlhood. Parents can use this to open honest dialogues about loyalty, the difference between 'mean girl' behavior and genuine friendship, and the importance of self-worth outside of peer validation.
