10 Best Books Like Audre & Bash Are Just Friends
If you loved Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like Audre & Bash Are Just Friends are:
- 1To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han0
- 2Looking for Alaska by John Green4.5
- 3Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell4.4
- 4The Romance Rivalry by Susan Lee4.0
- 5This Could Be Forever by Ebony LaDelle4.4
- 6The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han4.4
- 7Betting on You by Lynn Painter4.1
- 8Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter4.3
- 9Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi3.8Series starter
- 10These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner3.9#1

When overachieving junior class president Audre hires mysterious new senior Bash as her "fun consultant" to help her complete a list of wild dares for her self-help book, their strictly professional arrangement becomes complicated by undeniable chemistry. As they tackle her Experience Challenge together during a sweltering Brooklyn summer, these polar opposites must navigate the fine line between friendship and something much more dangerous. Can two teens who are definitely not looking for love manage to keep things platonic when the sparks between them are impossible to ignore?
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Detailed Recommendations

Shatter Me
Start of Shatter Me seriesby Tahereh Mafi
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a angsty and dramatic tone that will resonate with Audre & Bash Are Just Friends fans.

These Broken Stars
Starbound #1 (works standalone)by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a hopeful and intimate tone that will resonate with Audre & Bash Are Just Friends fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Audre & Bash Are Just Friends
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To All The Boys I've Loved Before | Jenny Han | 0 | 2021 | 368 | Closest match |
| Looking for Alaska | John Green | 4.5 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| Eleanor & Park | Rainbow Rowell | 4.4 | 2013 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Romance Rivalry | Susan Lee | 4.0 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| This Could Be Forever | Ebony LaDelle | 4.4 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Summer I Turned Pretty | Jenny Han | 4.4 | 2010 | 304 | Similar vibes |
| Betting on You | Lynn Painter | 4.1 | 2022 | 432 | Similar vibes |
| Better Than the Movies | Lynn Painter | 4.3 | 2021 | 356 | Similar vibes |
| Shatter Me📚 Series starter | Tahereh Mafi | 3.8 | 2011 | 339 | Start a new series |
| These Broken Stars | Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner | 3.9 | 2013 | 417 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Audre & Bash Are Just Friends?
The most similar books to Audre & Bash Are Just Friends are To All The Boys I've Loved Before, Looking for Alaska, Eleanor & Park.
What should I read after Audre & Bash Are Just Friends?
After finishing Audre & Bash Are Just Friends, readers most commonly pick up To All The Boys I've Loved Before next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Tia Williams, such as A Love Song for Ricki Wilde.
Who writes books like Tia Williams?
Authors similar to Tia Williams include Elsie Silver, Lucy Score, Brynne Weaver, Tessa Bailey, Jenny Han.
What genre is Audre & Bash Are Just Friends?
Audre & Bash Are Just Friends is a Romance novel by Tia Williams, published in 2025. It features elements of School.
How long is Audre & Bash Are Just Friends?
Audre & Bash Are Just Friends is 384 pages long.
About Audre & Bash Are Just Friends
An INSTANT New York Times Bestseller! Scorching-hot summer. Scorching-hot chemistry. Two teens can’t forget they’re just friends in this sweet, funny, electrifying romance from New York Times bestselling author Tia Williams. Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Nicola Yoon.MEET AUDRE. Junior class president. Debate team captain. Unofficial student therapist. Desperately in need of a good time.MEET BASH. Mysterious new senior. Everybody’s crush. Tall, floppy, great taste in jewelry. King of having a good time.It’s the last day of school at Cheshire Prep, Brooklyn’s elite academy-and Audre Mercy-Moore’s life is a mess. Her dad cancelled her annual summer visit to his Malibu beach house. Now? She’s stuck in a claustrophobic apartment with her mom, stepdad, and one-year-old sister (aka the Goblin Baby).Under these conditions, she’ll never finish writing her self-help book-ie, the key to winning over Stanford’s admissions board.Cut to Bash Henry! Audre hires him to be her “fun consultant.” His job? To help her complete the Experience Challenge-her list of five wild dares designed to give her juicy book material. She’ll get inspo; he’ll get paid. Everybody wins.He isn’t boyfriend material. And she’s not looking for one. Can they stay professional despite their obvious connection?Fun fact: Audre Mercy-Moore first appeared in the New York Times bestseller Seven Days in June and now stars in her own story!









