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The Best YA Comics and Graphic Novels About the Joys and Heartbreak of Friendship

Discover the joys and heartbreaks of friendship with these 10 great Young Adult comics and graphic novels, including Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier and Val Wise.

5 Comforting Books About Friendship Breakups

Friend breakups are as painful as romantic splits. Here are five books about friendship breakups that might give readers some comfort.

9 of the Best Books for Adults About Friendship

Whether your besties are squad goals or you feel like the lonely kid in the cafeteria, we've got a book about friendship for every adult.

12 Female Friendship Books for Galentine’s Day

Celebrate Galentine's Day the bookish way with these 12 great female friendship books for the best day of the year!

10 Nonfiction Books on Friendship for Adults

From mini-biographies of historical friendships to how-to guides based on ancient philosophy, here are some nonfiction books about friendship.

Best Friend Squads: 8 Kids’ Books With Best Friend Teams

Friendship is at the heart of many kids' stories. Here are some wonderful, heartwarming children's books about best friends.

5 Great Queer YA Books About Friendship for Pride

Celebrate Pride and find community with these excellent queer YA books about friendship featuring amazing, supportive, complicated relationships.

50 Must-Read Comics about Friendship

Graphic novels/comics about friendship, whether that's with animals, classmates, colleagues, superheroes, ex-lovers, or ordinary flawed adults.

5 of the Best Books That Celebrate Male Friendships

From literary fiction to fantasy, here are five books that celebrate male friendships to fight toxic masculinity and homophobia.

Best Frenemies Forever: Toxic Friendships in Fiction

A roundup of toxic friendships in fiction, and a look at how books can offer insight on negotiating difficult real-life friendship issues.