Discover books similar to "King Dork" series

Stephen Chbosky

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

If you enjoyed the coming-of-age story and unique narrative voice in King Dork, you'll appreciate The Perks of Being a Wallflower. This epistolary novel follows Charlie, a high school freshman, as he navigates friendship, love, and mental health, offering a relatable and heartfelt look at the teenage experience.

John Green

An Abundance of Katherines

Fans of quirky, intellectual protagonists like Tom in King Dork will enjoy An Abundance of Katherines. This road trip story features Colin, a child prodigy and former child math whiz, who's trying to find his purpose in life after being dumped by 19 girls named Katherine. Witty banter, mathematical formulas, and philosophical discussions abound in this entertaining read.

E. Lockhart

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks

For readers who enjoyed the satirical take on high school social dynamics in King Dork, The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks is a great pick. This novel follows Frankie, a brilliant and ambitious girl, as she infiltrates an all-male secret society at her prestigious boarding school, exposing the absurdity of gender roles and expectations.

J.D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye

If you connected with Tom's cynical and sarcastic voice in King Dork, you'll find a kindred spirit in Holden Caulfield from The Catcher in the Rye. This classic novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and loss of innocence as it follows Holden's mental breakdown after being expelled from his prep school.

John Green

Looking for Alaska

Fans of the complex characters and thought-provoking themes in King Dork will appreciate Looking for Alaska. This novel follows Miles, a lonely and intellectual teenager, as he searches for meaning and connection at a boarding school, where he meets the enigmatic Alaska Young. Poignant and insightful, Looking for Alaska explores the pain and joy of growing up.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

If you were intrigued by the dark humor and satire of adolescent life in King Dork, you may enjoy the twisted world of The Secret History. This novel follows a group of classics students at an elite college as they become embroiled in a murder conspiracy, offering a captivating and suspenseful exploration of the darker side of academia.

Chad Harbach

The Art of Fielding

For those who appreciated the sports elements and character-driven narrative in King Dork, The Art of Fielding is a fantastic choice. This novel revolves around the world of college baseball, exploring themes of ambition, love, and friendship as it follows the lives of five characters connected to a small liberal arts college.

Junot Díaz

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

If you enjoyed the unique narrative style and cultural commentary in King Dork, you'll find similar qualities in The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel combines elements of science fiction, historical fiction, and magical realism to tell the story of Oscar, a Dominican-American nerd grappling with his family's cursed past.

Michael Chabon

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

Fans of the eclectic mix of humor, history, and pop culture in King Dork will enjoy the sweeping epic that is The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. This novel follows the lives of two cousins, Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay, as they create a comic book superhero during the Golden Age of comic books, weaving together themes of identity, family, and the power of imagination.