Realistic Fiction
Real people face real challenges in these powerful stories of identity, belonging, and personal growth. Whether following teens navigating high school drama or adults confronting workplace dynamics, these books illuminate the raw, messy, and ultimately beautiful experiences that shape who we become.
Realistic Fiction Book Summaries
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Humor
Childrens
Middle Grade
Looking for Alaska
Young Adult
Contemporary
Romance
Pay It Forward
Contemporary
Inspirational
Young Adult
The Hate U Give
Young Adult
Contemporary
Realistic Fiction
It's Kind of a Funny Story
Young Adult
Contemporary
Mental Health
All-American Muslim Girl
Young Adult
Contemporary
Romance
In the Wild Light
Young Adult
Realistic Fiction
Contemporary
Black Brother, Black Brother
Middle Grade
Realistic Fiction
Sports
Le plus pire voyage de ma vie
Middle Grade
Humor
Childrens
Girl in Pieces
Young Adult
Mental Health
Contemporary
Wonder
Young Adult
Middle Grade
Contemporary
Someone Like You
Young Adult
Romance
Contemporary
How to Make Friends with the Dark
Young Adult
Contemporary
Mental Health
The Fault in Our Stars
Young Adult
Contemporary
Realistic Fiction
The Outsiders
Classics
Young Adult
School
Paper Towns
Young Adult
Contemporary
Romance
Eleanor & Park
Young Adult
Romance
Contemporary
Fangirl
Young Adult
Contemporary
Realistic Fiction
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Cabin Fever
Humor
Middle Grade
Childrens
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Young Adult
Contemporary
Realistic Fiction
The Poet X
Poetry
Young Adult
Contemporary
Anna and the French Kiss
Romance
Young Adult
Contemporary
Clap When You Land
Young Adult
Poetry
Contemporary
Because of Winn-Dixie
Middle Grade
Childrens
Realistic Fiction
Big Mouth and Ugly Girl
Young Adult
Contemporary
School
Forbidden
Romance
Young Adult
Contemporary