a curated list of books that deal openly with grief (fic and non-fic)
created by lapetite
last updated July, 2026
Here After
Amy Lin
I'd Rather Burn Than Bloom
Shannon C.F. Rogers
A Heart in a Body in the World
Deb Caletti
Me: Moth
Amber McBride
A Monster Calls
Patrick Ness
The Boy in the Black Suit
Jason Reynolds
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Erika L. Sánchez
Red, White, and Whole
Rajani LaRocca
A Million Junes
Emily Henry
It's OK That You're Not OK
Megan Devine
I’m Glad My Mom Died
Jennette McCurdy
Crying in H Mart
Michelle Zauner
Clap When You Land
Elizabeth Acevedo
We Are Okay
Nina LaCour
I recommend Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane
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