Discover books similar to "King Dork"

Stephen Chbosky

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

This book, like 'King Dork,' deals with the struggles of adolescence and the challenges of fitting in. The protagonist, Charlie, is a high school freshman who feels isolated and overwhelmed, but finds solace in literature and the friends he makes along the way.

John Green

An Abundance of Katherines

Fans of 'King Dork' will enjoy this novel by John Green, which features a similarly witty and self-deprecating protagonist. Colin Singleton is a child prodigy who has been dumped by 19 girls named Katherine, and sets out on a road trip to reinvent himself and find meaning in his life.

John Green

Looking for Alaska

This book, also by John Green, deals with themes of loss, identity, and the search for meaning, much like 'King Dork.' The protagonist, Miles, is a lonely and introspective teenager who transfers to a boarding school in search of a deeper understanding of life and himself.

J.D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye

This classic novel, like 'King Dork,' explores the inner world of a disaffected teenager. Holden Caulfield is a 16-year-old boy who has been kicked out of his prep school and is struggling to come to terms with the loss of his innocence and the harsh realities of the adult world.

E. Lockhart

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks

Fans of 'King Dork' will enjoy this novel's sharp wit and feminist themes. Frankie Landau-Banks is a brilliant and ambitious teenager who discovers that her boyfriend is a member of a secret society at their elite prep school. Determined to take matters into her own hands, Frankie sets out to infiltrate the society and expose its sexist and elitist attitudes.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

This novel, like 'King Dork,' deals with the dark and mysterious world of elite prep schools. The story follows a group of classics students at a small liberal arts college who become embroiled in a murder plot, exploring themes of privilege, morality, and the corrupting influence of power.

Chad Harbach

The Art of Fielding

Fans of 'King Dork' will enjoy this novel's exploration of the world of competitive sports and the pressures and expectations placed on young athletes. The story follows a gifted baseball player at a small liberal arts college, examining themes of ambition, loyalty, and the search for meaning and purpose.

Junot Díaz

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

This novel, like 'King Dork,' deals with the struggles of adolescence and the challenges of finding one's place in the world. The story follows a Dominican-American teenager named Oscar, who is a self-proclaimed nerd and outcast, as he navigates the complexities of family, love, and identity.

Jeffrey Eugenides

The Virgin Suicides

This novel, like 'King Dork,' explores the mysterious and often dark world of adolescence. The story follows a group of neighborhood boys who become obsessed with the Lisbon sisters, a group of beautiful and enigmatic teenage girls who are the subject of much gossip and speculation in their suburban Michigan town.

Michael Chabon

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

Fans of 'King Dork' will enjoy this novel's exploration of the world of comic books and the power of imagination. The story follows two cousins, Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay, as they create a popular comic book series during the Golden Age of comics, exploring themes of art, identity, and the American Dream.

Jeffrey Eugenides

The Marriage Plot

This novel, like 'King Dork,' deals with the complexities of love and relationships. The story follows three college graduates as they navigate the challenges of post-college life, exploring themes of love, identity, and the search for meaning and purpose.