Rachel Cohn

Naomi and Ely have been inseparable since childhood. They share everything: a New York City apartment building, a deep bond, and a very specific set of rules. Naomi is straight, Ely is gay, and to protect their friendship, they created the No Kiss List—a sacred registry of people neither of them is ever allowed to kiss. But when Naomi's latest boyfriend, Bruce, isn't put on the list, a massive loophole opens up. And when Ely kisses Bruce, the unthinkable happens: Naomi's heart is completely broken. Suddenly, the ultimate best-friendship is facing a rift of universal proportions. Can Naomi and Ely find their way back to each other, or is this the end of their lifelong institution? Told in alternating voices, this offbeat and emotionally honest story explores the messy, complicated boundaries of friendship and romance. It is a vibrant look at growing up, moving on, and leaving room for every kind of love.

Dash and Lily have always shared a special connection, but right now, they are feeling an ocean apart—literally. After Dash is accepted to Oxford University, Lily stays behind in New York City to run her dog-walking business. The devoted couple is trying their hardest to make a long-distance relationship work, but the miles between them are taking a toll. When Dash breaks the news that he won't be coming home for Christmas, Lily decides to take matters into her own hands. If Dash can't come to her, she will fly to London and surprise him! It sounds like the perfect romantic gesture, but things quickly spin wildly out of Lily's control. Soon, Dash and Lily are feeling a massive gap between them, even when they are finally in the same city. Will the magic of a London Christmas bring them back together, or will the distance between their hearts be their ultimate undoing?

I know this is going to sound strange, but would you mind being my girlfriend for the next five minutes? Nick is nursing a broken heart, wandering through New York's indie rock scene to avoid his ex-girlfriend. Norah is questioning all of her assumptions about the world and just wants to survive the night. They have absolutely nothing in common except for their excellent taste in music. But when Nick asks Norah to pretend to be his girlfriend for five minutes to save face, a single kiss sparks an unforgettable adventure. What starts as a fake relationship quickly turns into an epic, all-night quest to find a legendary band's secret show. Set against the vibrant, sleepless backdrop of New York City, Nick and Norah navigate the joy, anxiety, and thrilling confusion of a first date. Told in alternating voices, this sexy, funny roller coaster of a story is a brilliant reminder that you can never be sure where the night will take you.

Dash and Lily have had a tough year since they first fell in love through a red notebook of dares. Lily's beloved grandfather recently suffered a heart attack, and his difficult road to recovery has taken a major toll on her typically sunny, optimistic disposition. In fact, Lily's spark has dimmed so much that she is barely excited for her favorite time of the year. With only twelve days left until Christmas, her brother Langston decides to put aside his long-standing grudge against Dash. Together, they team up to remind Lily of everything there is to love about life. Dash, Langston, and their quirky group of friends take Manhattan by storm, launching a grand, romantic scheme to help Lily recapture the holiday spirit. Set against the magical, wintry backdrop of New York City in December, this hilarious and heartfelt sequel is a perfect celebration of teen love, family bonds, and the healing power of the holidays.

I've left some clues for you. If you want them, turn the page. If you don't, put the book back on the shelf, please. Sixteen-year-old Lily has hidden a red notebook full of challenges on her favorite bookstore shelf, waiting for the right guy to come along and accept its dares. Enter Dash, a cynical teen who is in a notoriously bad mood during the holidays. When he happens to pick up the notebook, he decides to rise to the challenge. What follows is a whirlwind, scavenger-hunt romance as Dash and Lily trade dares, dreams, and desires in the notebook, passing it back and forth at locations all across New York City. But as they reveal their deepest secrets on the page, a looming question remains: can their in-person selves possibly connect as well as their notebook versions? Or will their highly anticipated meeting end in a comic mismatch of disastrous proportions?

Craig Gilner is determined to succeed. In his mind, success means a straight path: get into the right Manhattan high school, ace the classes, get the right job, and finally achieve happiness. But when he actually gets into the prestigious Executive Pre-Professional High School, the reality is crushing. Suddenly, Craig isn't the smartest kid in the room anymore. He is just average, and the overwhelming pressure to be perfect starts tearing his life apart. When the stress becomes completely unbearable and he stops eating and sleeping, a terrifying crisis lands Craig in a psychiatric hospital. At first, it feels like the ultimate failure. But inside the clinic, isolated from the crushing weight of his school and social expectations, Craig's world unexpectedly opens up. He meets a bizarre, wonderful group of roommates and neighbors who are dealing with their own profound struggles. Surrounded by people who finally understand him, Craig begins to slowly confront the deep sources of his anxiety. Based on the author's own real-life experiences, this novel is a remarkably honest, surprisingly hilarious, and deeply moving exploration of depression, healing, and finding a way to simply breathe.