If you loved All the Bright Places, you know how a book can make you feel everything joy, heartbreak, and hope all at once. It’s a story about love, loss, and mental health, told in a way that sticks with you. If you’re looking for more books that bring the same emotions, here are 20 reads you won’t forget, brought to you by House of Bestsellers, your go-to destination for unforgettable stories.

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1. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Hazel and Augustus meet at a cancer support group. Their love story is heartbreaking but beautiful. If you like books that make you feel, this one’s a must-read.

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2. Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

Eleanor and Park are two misfits who find love in the middle of family struggles and self-doubt. It’s a sweet and painful story about first love.

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3. Looking for Alaska by John Green

Miles falls for Alaska, a girl who is fascinating and troubled. It’s a book about love, loss, and how some people leave a mark on you forever.

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4. Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Charlie is quiet and thoughtful, watching life from the sidelines until he finds friends who pull him into it. A powerful story about growing up and facing the past.

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5. They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

Two boys get a call telling them today is their last day alive. They meet and decide to make it count. It’s heartbreaking but full of life.

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6. If I Stay by Gayle Forman

Mia has a perfect life until a car accident changes everything. Now, she has to decide whether to stay or let go. A deeply emotional read.

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7. A List of Cages by Robin Roe

Julian and Adam used to be close, but now Julian is hiding something. This is a moving story about friendship, trauma, and healing.

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8. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

A privileged family, a summer on a private island, and a mystery that will leave you stunned. This one will stay with you long after you finish it.

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9. Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven

Jack can’t recognize faces, and Libby is trying to move past her past. A story about seeing people for who they really are.

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10. Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott

Two teens with cystic fibrosis fall in love but have to stay apart for their health. A love story filled with longing and heartbreak.

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11. The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan

After her mother’s suicide, Leigh believes she has turned into a bird. She travels to Taiwan to uncover family secrets in this poetic, emotional novel.

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12. Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone

Samantha has OCD and keeps her struggles hidden. Then she finds a secret poetry club that changes everything. A story about friendship, self-acceptance, and healing.

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13. Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley

A boy’s brother disappears, a rare bird might not be extinct, and a small town is obsessed. A deep and emotional read about hope and loss.

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14. The Memory Book by Lara Avery

Samantha is losing her memory because of a rare disease. She keeps a journal to remember her life and dreams before they fade away.

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15. Paper Towns by John Green

Quentin is obsessed with Margo, the girl next door. When she disappears, he follows the clues she left behind. A mix of mystery, love, and adventure.

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16. Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

Aza has OCD and struggles with thoughts she can’t control. But when she and her best friend investigate a missing billionaire, she learns how to fight back.

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17. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

Samantha relives the same day over and over after a tragic accident. Can she change her fate before time runs out?

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18. You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao

Julie loses her boyfriend, then one day, she calls his phone… and he answers. A heartbreaking story about grief and letting go.

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19. Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

Lina goes to Italy after her mother dies and finds an old journal filled with secrets. A mix of travel, romance, and self-discovery.

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20. More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera

Aaron struggles with his identity and considers erasing his past through a memory-altering procedure. A deep, thought-provoking story about love and acceptance.

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Discovering More Books Based on Emotions and Themes:

Emotion or Theme	Description	Recommended Books
Heartbreak	Dealing with loss or emotional pain.	Me Before You, The Last Song, The Song of Achilles
Hope & Healing	Looking for stories of recovery and growth.	A Man Called Ove, The Nightingale, The Light We Lost
First Love	Reliving the magic of first love.	Anna and the French Kiss, The Unexpected Everything, Everything, Everything
Personal Growth	Stories of emotional and mental growth.	The Midnight Library, Big Little Lies, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
Mystery & Adventure	Thrilling and adventurous journeys.	The Maze Runner, Ready Player One, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Mental Health	Exploring struggles with mental health.	The Bell Jar, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Love That Transcends	Love stories that go beyond the ordinary.	The Rosie Project, Call Me by Your Name, Me Before You
Grief & Letting Go	Processing loss and finding peace.	The Ocean at the End of the Lane, The Year of Magical Thinking, The Lovely Bones
Courage & Adventure	Stories of bravery and personal challenges.	The Hunger Games, The Alchemist, Wild

Final Thoughts

If All the Bright Places made you feel something, these books will do the same. Some will break your heart, others will heal it, but all of them will stay with you. If you’re an author looking to bring your own story to life, whether through book publishing or boosting your reach with book marketing, House of Bestsellers is here to help. Which one will you read next?