One thing you’re bound to have at one point or another in your life is friends. Having friends is universally considered an important part of life, and having good friends is something that we all work towards throughout our lifetime. When it comes to books, this key point is more often than not pushed to the side for romance, adventure, or action to take place. Here are five books that break that boundary and have truly heartwarming friendships at the forefront of their story lines.

1. Harry Potter series by J.K Rowling

A list about heartwarming friendships within books wouldn’t be complete without talking about Harry Potter. The classic series contains some of the most iconic friendship groups of all time! Harry Potter has complicated, well developed friendships, that get better and better throughout the series. The books expertly show the complexities that come with forming and strengthening friendships within the school setting (and in war) as you watch Harry Potter forge friendships while he works towards defeating Voldemort. The characters have to go beyond the school’s house divisions, the blood divisions that are perpetuated within the wizarding world as well as the socio-economic divisions to form friendships with different types of people. Harry Potter gets major points for providing readers with the Golden Trio and The Marauders, which are two friendship groups you can’t help but want to be a part of!

2. Radio Silence by Alice Oseman

Radio Silence has one of the best friendships you can find in a book period. The story about the unlikely friendship between a perfect head girl (who’s secretly a fan girl and fan artist) and the smart, quiet boy who’s the creator of the podcast that the girls in love with (and creates art for) is a story like no other! Quite early in the book, it’s made clear that the person who would’ve conventionally been the love interest is simply our protagonist’s friend, and there won’t be a romance between the two characters. One things for sure, Radio Silence does not disappoint! The lack of romance at the center of the plot is by no means a loss within this story. The focus on friendship is wonderfully executed and realistic. You can’t help but get invested in the story and fall in love with the platonic love the two main characters share. Radio Silence leaves you wanting more of the wonderful friendship that is formed and solidified throughout the book, as you read about the two strangers becoming best friends.

3. The Perks Of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

If you’re looking for a book with a dynamic, group of friends then The Perks of Being a Wallflower should definitely be at the top of your list. The book tackles friendship from a wallflower’s perspective, and shows how different teenage cliques interact and both inside and outside of school. The book shows how different friendships can come to be, by focusing on our protagonists past and present friendship circles, the friendship the protagonist has with their English teacher, their friendship with their aunt and the friendship that is somewhat formed between the protagonist and the person he is writing letters to. The book is able to capture the most memorable and picturesque parts of the protagonists friendships, while also showing the toxic and problematic elements, in a completely balanced and realistic way. When reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower, you can’t deny that spending time with friends, doing things as mundane as driving, has never looked so good.

4. Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Wonder is a book that explores the difficulties of friendship vs popularity in a middle school setting. The book follows a boy who’s going to school for the first time in his life, and has to deal with not only being the “new kid” but also being a child that is “deformed” and not treated fairly because of his differences. The book explores how to deal with having differences that was not looked kindly upon and how to make (and keep) real friends in situations where the majority are against you. Wonder does an excellent job of showing the consequences, for both the boy and other people, that comes with making such a difficult decision.  By the end of the book you see the power of friendship, and accepting peoples differences, in a way that leaves you truly content. It’s a book with many lessons about acceptance, life, and friendship.

5. Holes by Louis Sachar

This book has the importance of friendship as part of the moral of the story. Holes is about a boy whose been cursed with inter-generational bad luck, and ends up at a juvenile detention camp because of it. At this camp he forms strong friendships with the other boys as they try to survive with doing hard labour in the hot desert sun with minimal water. The book explores friendship intensely, as it is revealed that the boy and his best friend at camp is great-great grandparents were friends who had a promise to each other that wasn’t fulfilled. Holes is story shows how important friendship truly is as you read about how the two boys come together, fulfil the age old promise and break the curse.

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Read on to discover our picks and tell us if you have read any this year in the comments below!

Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky
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Christopher is seven years old. Christopher is the new kid in town. Christopher has an imaginary friend. The epic work of literary horror from the #1 bestselling author of The Perks of Being A Wallflower.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
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A shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive…

The Escape Room by Megan Goldin
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For fans of JP Delaney’s The Girl Before and Ruth Ware’s The Woman in Cabin 10 comes this hair-raising novel of deception and revenge that will blow readers away.

An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
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From the authors of the blockbuster bestseller The Wife Between Us comes an electrifying new novel about doubt, passion, and just how much you can trust someone.

The Institute by Stephen King
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As psychically terrifying as Firestarter, and with the spectacular kid power of It, The Institute is Stephen King’s gut-wrenchingly dramatic story of good vs. evil in a world where the good guys don’t always win.

A Stranger on The Beach by Michele Campbell
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From bestselling author Michele Campbell comes A Stranger on the Beach, an edge-of-your seat story of passion and intrigue that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Full Throttle by Joe Hill
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In this masterful collection of short fiction, Joe Hill dissects timeless human struggles in thirteen relentless tales of supernatural suspense, including “In The Tall Grass,” one of two stories co-written with Stephen King, basis for the terrifying feature film from Netflix.

Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
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The next heart-pounding thriller from New York Times bestselling author Riley Sager follows a young woman whose new job apartment sitting in one of New York’s oldest and most glamorous buildings may cost more than it pays.

Whisper Network by Chandler Baker
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Four women learn their boss (a man who’s always been surrounded by rumours about how he treats women) is next in line to be CEO—what will happen when they decide enough is enough?

The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
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Full of spellbinding menace and told in Ruth Ware’s signature suspenseful style, The Turn of the Key is an unputdownable thriller from the Agatha Christie of our time.

Reputation by Sara Shepard
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In this fast-paced new novel from Sara Shepard, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Little Liars, a tight-knit college town scrambles for answers when an e-mail hack reveals life-changing secrets and scandals.

The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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In his boldly imagined first novel, Ta-Nehisi Coates, the National Book Award–winning author of Between the World and Me, brings home the most intimate evil of enslavement: the cleaving and separation of families.

The Testaments (The Handmaid’s Tale #2) by Margaret Atwood
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Margaret Atwood’s sequel picks up the story fifteen years after Offred stepped into the unknown, with the explosive testaments of three female narrators from Gilead.

My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing
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Dexter meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith in this wildly compulsive debut thriller about a couple whose fifteen-year marriage has finally gotten too interesting…

The Night Before by Wendy Walker
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Told in dual timelines—the night before and the day after—The Night Before is a riveting thriller about family loyalty, obsession, and what happens when the desire for love spins out of control.

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup.

The Whisper Man by Alex North
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In this dark, suspenseful thriller, Alex North weaves a multi-generational tale of suspense, as a father and son are caught in the crosshairs of an investigation to catch a serial killer preying on a small town.

Find Me (Call Me By Your Name #2) by André Aciman
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In this spellbinding exploration of the varieties of love, the author of the worldwide bestseller Call Me by Your Name revisits its complex and beguiling characters decades after their first meeting.

Growing Things and Other Stories by Paul Tremblay
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A chilling collection of psychological suspense and literary horror from the multiple award-winning author of the national bestseller The Cabin at the End of the World and A Head Full of Ghosts.

Mother Knows Best by Kira Peikoff
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A mother’s worst nightmare, a chance at redemption, and a deadly secret that haunts a family across the generations. Past, present, and future converge in this mesmerising psychological thriller from critically acclaimed author Kira Peikoff.

The Suspect by Fiona Barton
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The new must-read standalone crime thriller from the author of Sunday Times bestseller, The Widow, and the Richard & Judy No. 1 bestseller, The Child – featuring unforgettable journalist, Kate Waters.

City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
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From the # 1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and The Signature of All Things, a delicious novel of glamour, sex, and adventure, about a young woman discovering that you don’t have to be a good girl to be a good person.

Inspection by Josh Malerman
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Boys are being trained at one school for geniuses, girls at another. Neither knows the other exists—until now. The New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box invites you into a world of secrets and chills in a coming-of-age story like no other.

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
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Bridget Jones’s Diary meets Americanah in this disarmingly honest, boldly political, and truly inclusive novel that will speak to anyone who has gone looking for love and found something very different in its place.

Do you have any other favourite 2019 fiction books? Tell us in the comments below!

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If you’re worried about your tears hitting the pages of your book, then perhaps turn to their digital copies! Scribd is the world’s largest digital library and offers ebooks, audiobooks, and more for a low price of $9.99/month & 30-day free trial.

Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments if you have any other recommendations!

Eleanor & Park: A Novel by Rainbow Rowell
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The relatability of two teens falling for each other over a mutual love of comics and The Smiths is a testament to Rainbow Rowell’s ability to tap into the teenage experience, where first loves are sweet, awkward, and all-consuming. Rowell’s young adult debut goes nicely with Green’s, launching them both into superstardom among teens.

Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined to Meet by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Sara Shepard and Nicola Yoon
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Speaking of meet-cutes, here’s a whole slew of short stories about teens who seem almost destined for each other after being brought together serendipitously. Some of the biggest names in YA, from Nicola Yoon to Sara Shepard, contributed to this swoon-worthy collection.

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
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How would you make the most of your last day on Earth? Part high school mystery, part poignant coming-of-age story, Lauren Oliver’s propulsive novel about a teen who is forced to live her last day over and over again (à la Groundhog Day) will surprise you. It’s a beautiful exploration of how we can be kinder to those around us — one that will make you think twice about the daily choices we all make.

Every Day by David Levithan
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Every Day has a set-up with an extreme hypothetical premise: What if you became a different person every single day? A touching, thought-provoking look at what factors really matter when choosing to love someone and a contemplation on moral responsibilities.

The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
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What would you do on your last day before deportation? Natasha is trying to figure out a way for her family to stay in the US when she has a chance encounter with Daniel that sets off sweet series of events. These teens are definitely hoping for their ‘Great Perhaps.’

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
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Quiet implications of deep distress and profound happiness litter this epistolary novel, penned by outsider Charlie, who makes inroads with various cliques to move past cliches. Like Looking for Alaska, Stephen Chbosky’s novel tackles heavy teenage issues, like drugs and sex, but in a quiet manner.

Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott
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Living with cystic fibrosis is difficult enough without also falling in love with another CFer — one that you can’t touch. Stella and Will’s heartrending story of trying to live life to the fullest while their lung function deteriorates is for anyone who loves a devastatingly tragic meet-cute (which is one of John Green’s many specialities).

Will you be checking out any of these books? Tell us in the comments below!

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But that’s not all! Alexandra Christo tells a tale of dark magic and four young crooks, Jojo Moyes’s new novel is set in Depression-era America, Joe Hill’s Full Throttle features thirteen short stories, and Charlotte Nicole Davis’s debut is Westworld meets The Handmaid’s Tale.

Other exciting releases includes Tochi Onyebuchi’s War Girls, which is set in a futuristic, Black Panther–inspired Nigeria, Kim Liggett’s The Grace Year, which is reminiscent of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Power, and Hex Life: Wicked New Tales of Witchery from authors such as Rachel Caine and Kelley Armstrong.

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo comes a mesmerizing tale of power, privilege, and dark magic set among the Ivy League elite.

Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal and “rising star in the romance genre” (Entertainment Weekly) comes a dazzling new novel about a spontaneous holiday vacation that turns into an unforgettable romance.

War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi
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Two sisters are torn apart by war and must fight their way back to each other in a futuristic, Black Panther–inspired Nigeria.

Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky
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Christopher is seven years old. Christopher is the new kid in town. Christopher has an imaginary friend. The epic work of literary horror from the #1 bestselling author of The Perks of Being A Wallflower.

Into the Crooked Place by Alexandra Christo
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In a world thriving with black magic, four young crooks embark on a quest to take down their criminal leader after they discover the plot behind his dangerous new magic.

The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
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Set in Depression-era America, a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their unforgettable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond, from the author of Me Before You and The Peacock Emporium.

The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh
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New York Times bestselling author Renée Ahdieh returns with a sumptuous, sultry and romantic new series set in 19th century New Orleans where vampires hide in plain sight.

Full Throttle by Joe Hill
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In this masterful collection of short fiction, Joe Hill dissects timeless human struggles in thirteen relentless tales of supernatural suspense, including “In The Tall Grass,” one of two stories co-written with Stephen King, basis for the terrifying feature film from Netflix.

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
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A speculative thriller in the vein of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Power. With sharp prose and gritty realism, The Grace Year examines the complex and sometimes twisted relationships between girls, the women they eventually become, and the difficult decisions they make in-between.

Hex Life: Wicked New Tales of Witchery by Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Caine, and Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Hex Life: Wicked New Tales of Witchery will take the classic tropes of tales of witchcraft and infuse them with fresh, feminist perspective and present-day concerns–even if they’re set in the past. These witches might be monstrous, or they might be heroes, depending on their own definitions. Even the kind hostess with the candy cottage thought of herself as the hero of her own story. After all, a woman’s gotta eat.

The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis
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Westworld meets The Handmaid’s Tale in this stunning fantasy adventure from debut author Charlotte Nicole Davis.

Angel Mage by Garth Nix
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Fans of Cassandra Clare, Holly Black, and Leigh Bardugo will fall in love with Angel Mage, a feminist fantasy that takes place in an alternate European world ruled by fearsome magic and deadly passions.

Will you be picking up any of these new releases? Tell us in the comments below!

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How exciting is it when you find out your favourite book is being made into a movie? Pretty great until the worrying sinks in over the fact that Hollywood could utterly ruin the original source material. From cutting out fantastic and crucial scenes for the plot or character development, or to changing the personality or lore of a magical world, these changes are often made to help with the translation from page to screen. Obviously they have to work from anywhere to 90 minutes to over two hours and can’t have it word for word, but it does become disappointing when we lose parts of the books we love.

However, there are some films out there that have done justice to their original source material and attempt to please a majority of the fans of the novel.

Read on to discover seven great book-to-film adaptation and tell us in the comments below what your favourite adaptation is!

The Giver

Book (1993) / Movie (2014)

This dystopian novel by Lois Lowry made for a great film, although like any adaptation, some would disagree. The novel quickly hooks you in and so does the book, which is why the book was so successful when it was released and still is to this day. Sometimes it can be hard to portray a dystopian novel (read Allegiant by Veronica Roth and then watch it to see why), but they certainly did a great job. From the characters, setting, and the cast, including the talented Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges.

The Great Gatsby

Book (1925) / Movie (2013)

The talented and iconic F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby in 1925 with the first adaptation tackled by the equally talented Australian director Baz Luhrmann. Leonardo DiCaprio was an excellent choice for the role of Gatsby (although, he still didn’t get an Oscar), along with Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, and Tobey Maguire. The success of the film was not only due to the fantastic source material, director and cast, but also the rich visual style and direction the film took on along with the modern soundtrack filled with popular artists.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Book (1998) / Movie (2001)

Harry Potter is now one of the biggest franchises out there with endless amounts of books, films, collectables, and everything else you could imagine. Out of all of the Harry Potter films, Philosopher’s Stone is by far the best and perhaps this is because it’s the shortest book in the series making it easier to keep as many of the scenes as possible. It also did a great job portraying the characters and introducing them to us along with the Wizarding World.

Hidden Figures

Book (2016) / Movie (2017)

Based on a true story, Margot Lee Shetterly’s novel had an extremely short adaptation period, which tells us that the book was very good. The non-fiction novel explores how African-American women in the 1960’s worked as computers to solve problems for engineers at NASA and how they gradually came to the forefront of the organisation as both African-American’s and women. The film has a real sense of empowerment and really touches your heart.

The Hobbit Trilogy

Book (1937) / Movie (2012)

Following the popularity and success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, almost ten years later The Hobbit films became equally as popular in theatres. The films are filled with talented actors who portrayed these well-known characters incredibly well, along with magical sets and creatures that really transported you to the world JRR Tolkien created decades ago.

Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief

Book (2005) / Movie (2010)

The movie lived up to most expectations and it was quite good to watch, especially since many people enjoy Greek mythology and this book helped us get our fix. The movie followed the storyline pretty well for a book to movie adaptation, which is exactly what we wanted.

Perks of Being a Wallflower

Book (1999) / Movie (2012)

This is a book and movie that really hits home for a lot of people. They both talk about something that is very serious in many people’s lives, which helped the film and the book succeed, along with its talented cast. It also helped that Stephen Chbosky, the author of the novel, both directed and wrote the screenplay for the film. The message wasn’t as obvious as its book counterpart, but we still got the gist of it and the message still tugged at our heartstrings.

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Based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name written by R.J. Palacio, the film tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to find their compassion and acceptance, Auggie’s extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.

The film has been directed by Stephen Chbosky, who wrote and directed the popular novel and film, The Perks of Being A Wallflower, so we can be certain the adaption has been left in more than capable hands. Joining Chbosky is Steve Conrad who has written the screenplay based on the three novels by R.J. Palacio, Wonder, Auggie & Me, and 365 Days of Wonder.

Starring Jacob Tremblay (Room), Julia Roberts (Pretty Woman), Owen Wilson (Zoolander), Daveed Diggs (Black-ish), Izabela Vidovic (The Fosters) and Mandy Patinkin (Homeland).

Wonder will be in theatres this November.

Check out the trailer and tell us your thoughts in the comments below!

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