Are you interested in reading books with friendship themes? There are lots of fun books that feature friendships, whether you’re interested in kids books, YA books, or adult books. So if you’re looking to read about friends, check out these best books about friendship that you are sure to enjoy!
1. Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
When you’re looking for the best friendship books or for fun literary friendships, Charlotte’s Web should definitely be on your list!
In this story, a piglet named Wilbur who is the runt of his litter is saved by a girl named Fern. She raises him and cares for him in her home, until he’s too large to keep in the house and she’s forced to send him to the barn at Zuckerman’s farm. While Wilbur misses Fern’s friendship, he soon makes new friends with the other barnyard animals and becomes best friends with a spider named Charlotte. Until one day the farmer decides to turn Wilbur into bacon… Will Charlotte be able to help save her friend?
This endearing children’s story is beloved by adults as well, and belongs on any list of friendship books. It’s sure to pull at your heartstrings and leave you with a smile on your face!
2. Emma by Jane Austen
If you’re looking for a book about friends who fall in love, Emma is the book for you! This is one of the best classic romance novels, so you can be guaranteed it will be a delight!
Emma Woodhouse is beautiful, rich, and clever…and she’s just found her calling—matchmaking! There’s nothing she lives quite as much as interfering in the lives of others. But when she ignores the advice of her friend Mr. Knightley and tries to find a match for a young woman named Harriet Smith, things soon start to go awry. Does Emma know as much about love as she thinks she does? Or will she find love where she least expects it…
3. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
There are good books about friendship for all ages of readers, but if you’re looking for a book with some of the most famous friendships in literature then don’t forget about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and the rest of the Harry Potter series!
In the first book, we’re introduced to Harry Potter who lives a miserable life with his aunt, uncle, and cousin. But everything changes in a blink when he receives a mysterious letter in the mail informing him that he’s a wizard and it’s time for him to go to school at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! And on his way to this new school, he meets some fellow students who will become his lifelong friends and help him stop the evil lurking over the school!
With an exciting magical world, true friendships that stand the test of time and trials, and lots of little magical elements, this series is a special read that is sure to remind you of the value of friendship!
4. The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Another of the best books about friendships that you will love is The Fellowship of the Ring (and the other books in The Lord of the Rings series as well!)
This epic fantasy novel follows the adventures of Frodo Baggins as he sets out on a perilous journey across Middle-earth to destroy the One Ring—the ring of power that would allow Sauron, The Dark Lord, to rule all others. But as Frodo sets out, his friends and fellow hobbits Sam, Pippin, and Merry won’t let him go alone! And the rest of the Fellowship will soon find their loyalty and friendship tested as well.
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5. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
When looking for a book with friendships worth reading about, The Book Thief is sure to be an emotional and treasured read that offers up solid friendships as well!
In 1939 Nazi Germany, Death has never been busier. But when Liesel finds a book hidden in the snow and decides to take it, her life is changed forever as she learns to read and begins stealing books wherever she can find them. But even in the midst of war and despair, friendships and acts of kindness flourish…and perhaps the most endearing friendship of all is that between Liesel and the neighborhood boy Rudy!
6. The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
Looking for classic novels about friendship? If so, The Three Musketeers is a book you should add to your list!
Set in France during the 1620s, this book is a swashbuckling tale of chivalry and valor. Filled with adventure, espionage, conspiracy, scandal, and more, this novel brings historical figures to life and tells of the devoted friendship of the three musketeers themselves: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. With a motto of “all for one, one for all,” the three musketeers are surly the epitome of friendship…and you can be certain that the tale itself will endlessly entertain!
7. Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables is another excellent choice when you’re looking for books with good friendships in them, and this tale is beloved by both children and adults so it is perfect for all readers!
Anne Shirley has been an orphan her whole life and has longed for a family to call her own. Finally, she’s been adopted! But unfortunately, the family who adopted her thought they were adopting a boy to help around the farm. But when Matthew and Marilla decide to allow her to stay, Anne soon settles in and begins to learn how to navigate friendships in the real world and not just friendships with her imaginary friends!
This is a charming read from start to finish, with lots of friendship moments to cherish. So you’re sure to love reading this book and the others in the series as well!
8. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
When trying to find famous books about friendship to read, Of Mice and Men is another option you might want to consider.
This story follows the friendship of George and Lennie, who cling to their friendship in a world of loneliness and alienation. Dreaming of a place to call their own, they long for just a couple of acres, a few pigs, chickens, and rabbits. But when they go to work on a ranch in California, their hopes and reams begin to go awry.
9. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
If you’re interested in books about female friendship, then the classic Little Women could be a good book to pick up! While perhaps primarily about sisterhood, it also portrays friendship between the four sisters as well as friendship with neighbors and others in their orbit.
When their father goes off to war, the March sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy are left at home and in charge of maintaining the household. As the girls grow from childhood into adulthood, they learn more about themselves and the love they share as a family while they strive to find their own places in the world. You’ll be taken on an exciting and emotional journey through the lives of the March sisters as you explore the world through their eyes!
10. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Another of the best stories about friendships you may be interested in is the Newbery Medal-winning Bridge to Terabithia.
All summer long, Jess has been practicing to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade…but after new girl Leslie outpaces him, the two soon become fast friends. Most of their days are spent in the woods behind Leslie’s house, where they invent an enchanted land they call Terabithia. It’s a time filled with imagination and enchantment, but soon tragedy strikes…
11. The Secret Garden
And last, The Secret Garden is another classic friendship book that is sure to be a joy to read! It’s earned a spot on the best classic books list, and is sure to earn a spot in your heart as well.
The story follows young orphan Mary Lennox who was sent to live with her Uncle in Yorkshire. Sad and lonely in a new place without the family she knows, Mary fills her time by exploring the house and grounds. One day, she stumbles across a secret garden hidden away and overgrown, and decides to return it to its former glory with the help of a kindly gardener and her friend Dickon. As she brings the garden to life, she also brings joy back into her uncle and cousin’s life and home!
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