If you loved
Booksmart
Film · 2019
What hooked you in Booksmart was the way the intensity of female friendship navigates the messy, high-stakes transition toward adulthood.
Books on the same thread
Ghost World
Daniel Clowes · Book · 2001
Shares a thread with Booksmart: Female friendship.
Like Booksmart, this graphic novel captures the specific, cynical bond between two best friends standing on the precipice of a future that threatens to pull them in different directions.
People We Meet on Vacation
Emily Henry · Book · 2021
Explores: long-term friendship, emotional intimacy, nostalgia.
If the core of Booksmart was the enduring power of a long-term platonic partnership, you will appreciate how this story explores that same emotional intimacy across many years.
Guts
Raina Telgemeier · Book · 2019
Explores: Anxiety, Childhood, Food Issues.
While Booksmart focuses on graduation, this memoir mirrors the film's honest look at the overwhelming anxieties that define growing up and the necessity of relying on your closest peers.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J. K. Rowling · Book · 1997
Shares a thread with Booksmart: Self-Discovery.
Much like the protagonists in Booksmart who must navigate an unfamiliar social landscape, this story centers on a young outsider finding his place and his people within a new environment.
Series on the same thread
Sex Education
Laurie Nunn · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Booksmart: Self-Discovery.
This series captures the same chaotic energy found in Booksmart, pairing two unlikely high school partners who use their unique bond to navigate the complexities of their social lives.
On My Block
Lauren Iungerich · Series · 2018
Shares a thread with Booksmart: Coming-of-age comedy.
You will recognize the spirit of Booksmart in the way these four friends lean on one another to survive the social pressures and shifting dynamics of their high school years.
Dickinson
Alena Smith · Series · 2019
Explores: Female Empowerment, Literary Ambition, Rebellion Against Societal Norms.
Just as the leads in Booksmart refuse to conform to their peers' expectations, this story highlights a brilliant young woman determined to define her own path despite societal pressure.
Euphoria
Sam Levinson · Series · 2019
Explores: Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Teenage Angst.
If you were drawn to the raw, unfiltered look at teenage identity in Booksmart, this show offers a deeper, darker exploration of how high school friendships shape our sense of self.
Podcasts on the same thread
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Booksmart: female friendship.
The banter and deep connection between these hosts reflect the same authentic, rapid-fire chemistry that made the central friendship in Booksmart so compelling and grounded for the audience.
SmartLess
Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett · Podcast · 2026
Explores: camaraderie, spontaneity, shared life experiences.
The organic hilarity and genuine camaraderie shared by these hosts mirror the spontaneous, conversation-driven dynamics that defined the relationship between the two main characters in Booksmart.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Booksmart?
Booksmart follows two academic superstars who realize on the eve of their high school graduation that they missed out on fun. They decide to cram four years of teenage experiences into one single night to ensure they do not fall short of their peers before moving on.
Is Booksmart about a high school graduation?
Yes, Booksmart centers on two students preparing for their high school graduation. The plot is driven by their realization that they spent too much time working and not enough time having fun, leading them to embark on a mission to enjoy their final night together.
What is the main goal of the characters in Booksmart?
The main goal of the characters in Booksmart is to experience four years of high school fun in one night. After realizing they prioritized academics over social activities, they set out on a mission to make up for lost time before they officially graduate.
Does Booksmart feature academic high school students?
Yes, Booksmart features two academic teenage superstars. The story explores their realization that they should have worked less and played more throughout high school, prompting them to spend their final night together trying to catch up on the social experiences they missed.