Books by Holly Bourne

Known for the The Spinster Club series, Holly Bourne writes young adult for ages 13–18, alongside 4 standalone books, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, school life, friendship & social.

Series

The Spinster Club

3 books · Ages 14–18

Standalone Books

The Manifesto on how to be Interesting

Holly Bourne

For a teen grappling with self-consciousness and social media pressures, this book explores finding your authentic self

Ages 14–18

It Only Happens in the Movies

Holly Bourne

For the teen navigating the messy reality of first loves and the gap between fairytale expectations and actual relations

Ages 13–18

Are We All Lemmings & Snowflakes?

Holly Bourne

For a young person navigating complex emotions, mental health challenges, and the search for belonging, this story offer

Ages 14–18

You Could Be So Pretty

Holly Bourne

For the teen navigating complex feelings about societal beauty standards and the intense pressure to conform, this book

Ages 13–18

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Nancy Mercado

Every Man for Himself: Ten Short Stories About Being a Guy

Freja Nicole Woolf

Blame My Virgo Moon

Donald R. Gallo

Destination Unexpected

James Howe

13 Thirteen Stories That Capture the Agony and Ecstasy of Being Thirteen

Johanna Knowles

See You at Harry's