16 Books Like Open Water
Caleb Azumah Nelson’s Open Water is a lyrical novel about love, vulnerability, and the Black British experience. It follows the relationship between two young Black artists—a photographer and a dancer—who …
Explore a curated collection of books that captivate your imagination, enrich your knowledge, and inspire your creativity. Whether you’re into fiction, non-fiction, or specialized genres, our selection offers something for every reader. Dive into new worlds, gain fresh perspectives, and enjoy the art of storytelling with our recommended reads.
Caleb Azumah Nelson’s Open Water is a lyrical novel about love, vulnerability, and the Black British experience. It follows the relationship between two young Black artists—a photographer and a dancer—who …
Dear Martin by Nic Stone is a contemporary young adult novel that follows Justyce McAllister, a black high school student who begins writing letters to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. …
Christina Lauren’s Love and Other Words is a touching romance novel about second chances. The story revolves around Macy Sorensen and Elliot Petropoulos, childhood friends who reunite after years apart. …
Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores the summer experiences of Benji Cooper, a black teenager from Manhattan, who spends his summers in the predominantly black …
The Stranger by Albert Camus is a philosophical novel that tells the story of Meursault, an emotionally detached and indifferent French Algerian man. The novel begins with Meursault’s mother’s death …
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams is a captivating romance that follows Eva Mercy, a single mother and bestselling erotica writer, and Shane Hall, a reclusive award-winning novelist. When …
In Rumble Fish, S.E. Hinton tells the story of Rusty-James, a troubled teenager who idolizes his older brother, known as the Motorcycle Boy. The novel is set in a gritty …
All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely is a dual-narrative novel that tells the story of two teenage boys—Rashad, a black student who is wrongly accused of stealing …
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult is a timely novel set during the COVID-19 pandemic. The story follows Diana O’Toole, a successful art specialist, who plans a vacation to …
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is a coming-of-age novel that tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his gang of friends known as the Greasers. Set in the 1960s, the …