Books like Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Set over a single school year in a contemporary American high school, E & P follows Eleanor, a romantically inclined girl with a fierce sense of individuality, and Park, an avid comic‑book fan whose music and humor spark a surprisingly deep connection between them. Their story intertwines themes of first love, friendship, and the pressures of middle‑class life, while also touching on issues such as bullying and the search for identity.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Rainbow Rowell
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