Thirteen Reasons Why Readalikes
Fiction
Anatomy of Wings by Karen FoxleeAfter the suicide of her troubled teenage sister, eleven-year-old Jenny struggles to understand what actually happened.
Before I Fall by Lauren OliverAfter she dies in a car crash, teenage Samantha relives the day of her death over and over again until, on the seventh day, she finally discovers a way to save herself.
Boys, Girls, and other Hazardous Materials by Rosalind WisemanTransferring to a new high school, freshman Charlotte "Charlie" Healey faces tough choices as she tries to shed her "mean girl" image.
Darrell hoped to get away from constant torment by switching schools, but the bullies at his new school waste no time in making Darrel their new target. This time, though, Darrell is ready to fight back.
By the Time You Read this I’ll be Dead by Julie Anne PetersHigh school student Daelyn Rice, who has been bullied throughout her school career and has more than once attempted suicide, again makes plans to kill herself, in spite of the persistent attempts of an unusual boy to draw her out.
The Death of Jayson Porter by Jaime AdoffIn the Florida projects, sixteen-year-old Jayson struggles with the harsh realities of his life which include an abusive mother, a drug-addicted father, and not fitting in at his predominately white school, and bring him to the brink of suicide.
Fall for anything by Courtney SummersAs she searches for clues that would explain the suicide of her successful photographer father, Eddie Reeves meets the strangely compelling Culler Evans who seems to know a great deal about her father and could hold the key to the mystery surrounding his death.
The Girls by Amy Goldman KossEach of the girls in a middle-school clique reveals the strong, manipulative hold one of the group exerts on the others, and the hurt and self-doubt that it causes them.
Glimpse by Carol Lynch WilliamsLiving with their mother who earns money as a prostitute, two sisters take care of each other and when the older one attempts suicide, the younger one tries to uncover the reason.
Hate List by Jennifer BrownSixteen-year-old Valerie, whose boyfriend Nick committed a school shooting at the end of their junior year, struggles to cope with integrating herself back into high school life, unsure herself whether she was a hero or a villain.
Hold Still by Nina LaCourIngrid didn't leave a note. Three months after her best friend's suicide, Caitlin finds what she left instead: a journal, hidden under Caitlin's bed.
Three teens who meet at Reno, Nevada's Aspen Springs mental hospital after each has attempted suicide connect with each other in a way they never have with their parents or anyone else in their lives.
Last December by Matt BeamWritten in the form of a suicide note from a teenage boy to his unborn sister, tells the story of how a ninth-grader comes to accept his less than ideal life after witnessing the struggles of a friend with serious depression.
Looking for Alaska by John GreenSixteen-year-old Miles' first year at Culver Creek Preparatory School in Alabama includes good friends and great pranks, but is defined by the search for answers about life and death after a fatal car crash.
Orchards by Holly ThompsonSent to Japan for the summer after an eighth-grade classmate's suicide, half-Japanese, half-Jewish Kana Goldberg tries to fit in with relatives she barely knows and reflects on the guilt she feels over the tragedy back home.
Shattering Glass by Gail GilesWhen Rob, the charismatic leader of the senior class, turns the school nerd into Prince Charming, his actions lead to unexpected violence.
Suicide Notes by Michael Thomas FordBrimming with sarcasm, fifteen-year-old Jeff describes his stay in a psychiatric ward after attempting to commit suicide.
You Know Where to Find Me by Rachel CohnIn the wake of her cousin's suicide, overweight and introverted seventeen-year-old Miles experiences significant changes in her relationships with her mother and father, her best friend Jamal and his family, and her cousin's father, while gaining insights about herself, both positive and negative.
Nonfiction
No Time to Say Goodbye: Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One by Carla FineFew events in life are as traumatic as the suicide of a loved one, as Carla Fine knows firsthand. Fine's husband killed himself seven years ago, and she battled with the emotional turmoil so common to survivors of a suicide. Using her experiences, those of other survivors, and advice from mental-health professionals, Fine provides a compassionate guide for dealing with the guilt, anger, and confusion.
The Power to Prevent Suicide: A Guide for Teens Helping Teens by Richard E. NelsonWhen teens consider suicide, they often tell other teens-if not always directly, then in other ways. Updated with new facts, statistics, and resources, this book gives teens the information and insight they need to recognize the risk and respond appropriately. It spells out the warning signs, guides teens through the steps of reaching out to a friend, and explains when and how to seek help. It also suggests ways for teens to help themselves when they're feeling stressed or depressed.