12 Books Like Better Than The Movies

Liz Buxbaum is a hopeless romantic who dreams of a life like the ones in her favorite rom-coms. When her childhood crush Michael moves back to town, she sees a chance to make her dreams come true. However, Liz finds herself teaming up with her annoying, yet charming, neighbor Wes to make it happen.

As they work together to win over Michael, Liz starts questioning whether the love story she’s always wanted is really the one for her. Better Than The Movies is a lighthearted, feel-good romantic comedy that explores friendship, love, and how real life doesn’t always follow the script.

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2021-05-04

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Better Than The Movies Book Information

12 Books Listed
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Languages: English
Rating: 4.5
Author: Lynn Painter
Reading Age: 20 years
Pages: 368
Grade Level: 9-12
Series: Standalone
Characters: Liz Buxbaum, Wes Bennett, Michael Young

1: Places We've Never Been by Kasie West

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Childhood friends Norah and Skyler reconnect on a summer road trip planned by their parents. While they once were inseparable, years apart have changed them, and they now face the challenge of rebuilding their friendship amidst budding feelings and hidden secrets.

Places We've Never Been and Better Than The Movies have similar features like Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult, but Places We've Never Been lacks the following features like Comedy. Places We've Never Been is Paid while Better Than The Movies is Unknown.

Rating: 4.1

2: Everyone Hates Kelsie Miller by Meredith Ireland

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Kelsie Miller and Eric Mulvaney Ortiz are high school rivals who both aim to escape their pasts and prove something. When a road trip to a college tour pairs them together, they must navigate their long-standing animosity while realizing they might have more in common than they thought.

Everyone Hates Kelsie Miller and Better Than The Movies have similar features like Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult, but Everyone Hates Kelsie Miller lacks the following features like Comedy. Everyone Hates Kelsie Miller is Paid while Better Than The Movies is Unknown.

Rating: 4.0

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3: Lucky Caller by Emma Mills

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When Nina signs up for a radio broadcasting class, she ends up working with a quirky team, including her childhood friend Jamie. Their show faces chaos and obstacles, but along the way, Nina navigates friendships, family drama, and her evolving feelings for Jamie.

Lucky Caller and Better Than The Movies have similar features like Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult, but Lucky Caller lacks the following features like Comedy. Lucky Caller is Paid while Better Than The Movies is Unknown.

Rating: 4.2

4: Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley

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After the tragic loss of her brother, Rachel returns to her hometown and reconnects with Henry, her former best friend who now works in his family's bookstore. As they exchange letters through books and rekindle their friendship, both must confront their past and future.

Words in Deep Blue and Better Than The Movies have similar features like Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult, but Words in Deep Blue lacks the following features like Comedy. Words in Deep Blue is Paid while Better Than The Movies is Unknown.

Rating: 4.3

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5: Once Upon a KProm by Kat Cho

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Elena Soo never imagined herself going to prom, but when her childhood best friend turned K-pop idol Robbie Choi returns to her life and asks her to be his prom date, her world gets turned upside down as they revisit old memories and sparks fly.

Once Upon a KProm and Better Than The Movies have similar features like Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult, but Once Upon a KProm lacks the following features like Comedy. Once Upon a KProm is Paid while Better Than The Movies is Unknown.

Rating: 4.0

6: Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon

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Rowan and Neil have spent their high school years competing for the top spot. On the last day of senior year, they must work together during a scavenger hunt around Seattle. As they join forces, they uncover unexpected feelings that shift their rivalry into something more.

Today Tonight Tomorrow and Better Than The Movies have similar features like Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult, but Today Tonight Tomorrow lacks the following features like Comedy. Today Tonight Tomorrow is Paid while Better Than The Movies is Unknown.

Rating: 4.3

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7: The Summer of Broken Rules by K. L. Walther

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After the loss of her sister, Meredith joins her family at Martha’s Vineyard for a summer wedding. While participating in a family-wide game of Assassin, Meredith meets Wit, a charming groomsman. Their connection helps her heal, but summer love and the game have their own complications.

The Summer of Broken Rules and Better Than The Movies have similar features like Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult, but The Summer of Broken Rules lacks the following features like Comedy. The Summer of Broken Rules is Paid while Better Than The Movies is Unknown.

Rating: 4.3

8: Tweet Cute by Emma Lord

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Pepper and Jack, high school rivals, find themselves in a viral social media battle between their family businesses. As the anonymous war intensifies, they also unknowingly bond on an anonymous app. Their witty online banter slowly turns into real-life affection.

Tweet Cute and Better Than The Movies have similar features like Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult, but Tweet Cute lacks the following features like Comedy. Tweet Cute is Paid while Better Than The Movies is Unknown.

Rating: 4.2

9: The Do-Over by Lynn Painter

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Emilie Hornby is forced to relive Valentine’s Day over and over again in a Groundhog Day-style time loop. As each day passes, she finds herself spending more time with Nick, who is stuck in the loop with her. Together, they explore how to break free while discovering new feelings.

The Do-Over and Better Than The Movies have similar features like Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult, but The Do-Over lacks the following features like Comedy. The Do-Over is Paid while Better Than The Movies is Unknown.

Rating: 4.2

10: Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter

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Olivia gets a flirty and hilarious text from an unknown number, which soon turns into a texting fling. Little does she know, her mystery texter is Colin, her brother's best friend—and Olivia's least favorite person. Chaos ensues as they navigate their love-hate relationship.

Mr. Wrong Number and Better Than The Movies have similar features like Contemporary, Romance, but Mr. Wrong Number lacks the following features like Comedy, Young Adult. Mr. Wrong Number is Paid while Better Than The Movies is Unknown.

Rating: 4.1

11: Teen Idol by Meg Cabot

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High school junior Jenny Greenley is great at solving everyone else's problems but never thought she'd be responsible for keeping a teen heartthrob's visit to her school a secret. When her life gets thrown into the spotlight, Jenny must navigate fame, friendships, and self-discovery.

Teen Idol and Better Than The Movies have similar features like Comedy, Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult, but Teen Idol lacks the following features like none. Teen Idol is Paid while Better Than The Movies is Unknown.

Rating: 4.0

12: Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

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Lina spends the summer in Tuscany after her mother’s passing, discovering her mother’s old journal and learning more about the Italian love story her mother experienced. Alongside Ren, a charming local, Lina embarks on a journey of self-discovery, love, and Italian culture.

Love & Gelato and Better Than The Movies have similar features like Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult, but Love & Gelato lacks the following features like Comedy. Love & Gelato is Paid while Better Than The Movies is Unknown.

Rating: 4.2