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In this post, we’ve hand-picked the very best of the genre to bring you seventy must-read coming-of-age books. From experiencing the pangs of first love in Civil War America, to undergoing a spiritual awakening in the Egyptian desert, to navigating 1990’s London as a womanizing, thirty-something man-child, our picks prove that there’s ...
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- Justin Torres, We the Animals. Torres’ slim, elegant, intense 2011 bildungsroman carries us deftly from the mania of childhood and brotherhood to the alienation of young adulthood and the self-knowledge that comes with it—or inspires it, as it were.
- André Aciman, Call Me By Your Name. If you read this space, you’ll know that I’m a fan of Call Me By Your Name, a perfect, deeply interior novel, steeped in desire, about a young man who falls in love with an older visitor, and discovers quite a bit about himself—and love, and family—in the process.
- Jeffrey Eugenides, Middlesex. A coming of age story that is also a coming of self story, as Callie becomes Cal, and the world becomes modern. See also: The Virgin Suicides, which rivals this one fiercely in my heart and is also in some ways a purer bildungsroman, though for a faceless chorus of boys instead of a single one.
- Katherine Dunn, Geek Love. So much more than a coming of age novel, of course, and not usually designated as such—and yet still it fits, as Olympia tells the monstrous story of her childhood (while endeavoring to protect her own daughter from the woman who would “normalize” her).
Today, I’ve compiled my list of the best coming of age books. From classics to modern fiction, for tweens to adults, each coming of age book on this list tells a story of growth and development that makes for a great read.
Mar 31, 2021 · The best coming-of-age novels, as chosen by our readers. Haruki Murakami, Dodie Smith and J.D. Salinger explore the highs and lows of teenage life in these classic coming-of-age tales, selected by you. 01 April 2021. Image: Alicia Fernandes / Penguin. Coming-of-age novels aren’t necessarily about age. They’re about growth, that defining ...
Mar 23, 2023 · Find 24 of the best coming-of-age novels to read, from authors like Angie Thomas, Sandra Cisneros, and more!
Apr 5, 2018 · Leave your favorite coming of age books in the comments and keep this list growing (up). And while you’re here, check out some of our other must-read lists. Growing up can be weird, awesome, stressful, and terrifying. Thankfully books can help. Here are 50 must-read coming of age books.
