What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedFlirting Lessons
Jasmine Guillory · Book · 2025
If you loved Flirting Lessons, start with Heated Rivalry (Jacob Tierney, 2025) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Flirting Lessons across media.
If you loved the messy, exhilarating process of self-reinvention in Flirting Lessons, these stories capture that same transformative journey toward finding yourself.
Films on the same thread
The Life List
Adam Brooks · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with Flirting Lessons: Self-Discovery.
Like Avery in Flirting Lessons, the protagonist of The Life List finds that stepping outside of her comfort zone is the catalyst needed to truly rediscover her authentic self.
Materialists
Celine Song · Film · 2025
Explores: Love Triangle, Second Chance Romance, Ambition vs. Love.
Much like the dating anxieties Avery faces in Flirting Lessons, this film explores the complexities of modern romantic choices and the personal growth that comes from navigating them.
People We Meet on Vacation
Film · 2026
Explores: opposites attract, long-distance friendship, emotional intimacy.
Fans of the character-driven evolution in Flirting Lessons will appreciate how these protagonists navigate the emotional intimacy and shared history that turn their long-standing connection into something new.
Girls Like Girls
Film · 2026
Shares 2 threads with Flirting Lessons: self-discovery, LGBTQ+ romance.
This story mirrors the LGBTQ+ self-discovery central to Flirting Lessons, focusing on the vulnerability required to process past grief and embrace new, budding romantic feelings for the first time.
Series on the same thread
Heated Rivalry
Jacob Tierney · Series · 2025
Shares 2 threads with Flirting Lessons: LGBTQ+ Romance, Contemporary Romance.
If you enjoyed the ambitious, identity-seeking journey of the lead in Flirting Lessons, you will recognize that same spirit of personal discovery within this intense, evolving sports romance.
Every Year After
Series · 2026
Shares a thread with Flirting Lessons: contemporary romance.
This series captures the same nostalgic, coming-of-age spirit found in Flirting Lessons, focusing on how the passage of time shapes our understanding of love and our own destinies.
Off Campus
Gina Fattore · Series · 2026
Explores: Fake Dating, Emotional Healing, Coming-of-age.
Just as Avery seeks to move past her uptight habits in Flirting Lessons, the characters here use their unexpected connection as a vehicle for emotional healing and self-realization.
Running Point
Mindy Kaling · Series · 2025
Explores: fish out of water, underdog, family business.
The transition from a rigid lifestyle to newfound independence in Flirting Lessons is echoed here as a reformed party girl learns to embrace her potential in a high-stakes environment.
Podcasts on the same thread
Just For Girls
Podcast
Explores: Dating, Relationships, Female Friendship.
This podcast mirrors the candid, relatable energy of Flirting Lessons, offering a space to navigate the messy realities of dating and friendship while figuring out life in your twenties.
Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness
Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness · Podcast · 2026
Explores: curiosity, self-actualization, mental wellness.
If the focus on personal growth and self-actualization in Flirting Lessons resonated with you, this podcast provides an empowering, conversational guide to navigating those same life-changing realizations.
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Common questions
Is Flirting Lessons a book about a character finding her confidence?
Yes, Flirting Lessons features Avery Jensen, a woman approaching thirty who is tired of being uptight after a breakup. She decides to reinvent herself by dating women, picking up new hobbies, and learning how to flirt, marking a significant shift in her personal behavior and life choices.
What is the primary motivation for Avery Jensen in Flirting Lessons?
In Flirting Lessons, Avery Jensen wants to move past her well-behaved, business-casual lifestyle. After a recent breakup, she seeks to embrace her twenties by dating women and exploring a more spontaneous side of herself that she previously felt unable to express.
Who wrote Flirting Lessons?
Flirting Lessons is a book written by Jasmine Guillory. It was published in 2025 and follows the story of Avery Jensen as she navigates a new chapter of her life involving dating, self-discovery, and stepping outside of her comfort zone.
Does Flirting Lessons focus on Avery Jensen's romantic life?
Yes, Flirting Lessons centers on Avery Jensen's desire to start dating, specifically focusing on her interest in dating women. The narrative follows her journey to become less uptight and more open to the romantic experiences she feels she missed out on during her earlier twenties.