Books like All summer long by Hope Larson

Twenty‑five year‑old Belly Conklin returns to the family summer home on the coast, where a cancer diagnosis forces her to confront love, loss, and growing up amid the familiar rhythm of beach life.

Raina Telgemeier’s graphic novel follows middle‑school theater enthusiast Callie as she designs a blue‑grass‑tired set for a school play, grappling with teamwork, budgets, and the drama of friendship and family.

Roller Girl follows Astrid, a ninth‑grade girl in Portland, as she discovers roller derby and learns about friendship, confidence, and perseverance through the sport.

When Grandma Mimi has a stroke, Claudia must take over babysitting duties, which strains her already tense relationship with her sister and threatens her place in the Babysitters Club.

A heartfelt graphic novel set on a New York‑state beach, following two teenage girls as they confront family turmoil, friendship, and secrets during a summer that threatens to change their lives forever.

Jack, a terminally ill widower, survives a miraculous recovery after his wife dies in a car accident and sets out to reunite his children at her South Carolina oceanfront childhood home.

Seventeen‑year‑old Jessie on Nantucket in 1969 faces family secrets as the Levin siblings navigate civil‑rights protests, a Vietnam‑deployed brother, a pregnant sister in Boston, and a historic summer that mirrors the nation’s turmoil.

Phoebe and Her Unicorn follows the endearing, whimsical friendship between an awkward nine‑year‑old girl and her new unicorn companion, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, as they discover that true friendship shines brightest when loneliness is shared.

A misfit girl and her brother face plumbing disasters, snobby tentmates, and boys‑versus‑girls competitions at a summer camp, learning about friendship, sibling bonds, and social acceptance.

Amelia embarks on a journey to find her Aunt Tanner, her former cheerleader teammates, and the boy she once thought of as a friend, all while dodging ex-boyfriend's tell-all book and navigating the complex dynamics of their family's past and present. A lighthearted and humorous adventure story for young readers, perfect for fans of 'The Fault in Our Stars' and 'Wonder'.

Join Phoebe and her unicorn best friend Marigold on a summer of misadventures that blend friendship, magic, and humor in this third volume of the beloved graphic series.

Phoebe’s world gets brighter when her wish turns a mythical unicorn, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, into her best friend. Together, they tackle school drama, play rehearsals, and holiday adventures, discovering that even a nine‑year‑old dreamer and a vain unicorn can change each other for the better.

Judith Arnold: Daddy's Girl Sometimes a father and his daughter have things to work out. Sometimes a woman can help, as widower Kevin Medina learns when he and one-year-old Alex meet Natalie Baines. Can Natalie be the mother Alex needs -- and the wife Kevin wants? Muriel Jensen: Home, Hearth, and Holly Bart Megrath has never been to a quaint colonial town like Maple Hill, Massachusetts. He's never been through a hurricane. And he's never met anyone like Haley Whitcomb. Stormy times...a stormy relationship at times. But in Bart's opinion, a little turbulence makes life a lot more interesting. Bobby Hutchinson: Temperature's Rising Dr. James Burke has a reputation as the best surgeon at St. Joseph's -- and the most difficult. Hospital administrator Melissa Clayton discovers that his reputation for both is well deserved. She also discovers that she's attracted to him. Strongly attracted. No wonder the heat in the hospital isn't just from the weather outside!

A comic‑style story about two quirky ducks—Theodora, the dependable friend, and Chad, the creative oddball—who question who the real odd duck is.

Five friends are looking forward to their last summer before college. A summer of dreams, of memories, of love... Caitlin is falling in love - but the poor little rich girl is head over heels with Dom, the sexy guy from the wrong side of town. For Jenny the summer should have been perfect. She has a bright future and a gorgeous boyfriend. But then the unthinkable happens... Patti wants the summer to last forever - before her friends leave her behind with sad memories... And for Leah it is a time of discovery - does she love sexy Greg, or dependable Danny? It's their last great summer, a time of love, of pain, and of memories that will last forever... [text from book jacket]

Phoebe and her unicorn Marigold return for a fifth, fun-filled adventure that blends spooky Halloween parties, snow days, and summer reading challenges while celebrating the enduring magic of their friendship.

Lydia and Julie form a rock band with friends who are terrible at music, only to find the entire school listening and their popularity skyrocketing.

Seventeen-year‑old Abby Ives, a plus‑size fashion blogger and openly gay teenager, lands an internship at her dream boutique, only to fall for fellow intern Jordi Perez and face a tense competition for a coveted paid position.