What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedNew Girl
Elizabeth Meriwether · Series · 2011
If you loved New Girl, start with Bridget Jones's Diary (Sharon Maguire, 2001) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to New Girl across media.
If you loved the messy, vulnerable, and hilarious journey of self-discovery in New Girl, you will adore these relatable stories.
Books on the same thread
Junie B. Jones
Barbara Park · Book · 1992
Shares a thread with New Girl: Friendship.
Much like Jess in New Girl, Junie B. Jones captures the awkwardness and irrepressible spirit of a character navigating social dynamics with a distinct and quirky personal flair.
The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkins · Book · 2015
Explores: Unreliable Narrator, Alcoholism, Infidelity.
While New Girl focuses on the comedy of roommates, this thriller explores the interior life of a woman in transition, mirroring the post-breakup instability found in Jess's life.
New Moon (The Twilight Saga)
Stephenie Meyer · Book · 2009
Explores: Forbidden Love, Supernatural Creatures, Self-Discovery.
If the emotional highs and lows of relationships in New Girl resonated with you, you will find a similar intensity in this story of transformative, life-altering romantic love.
Bridget Jones's Diary
Helen Fielding · Book · 1996
Explores: Self-Deprecation, Single Life, Dating.
Bridget Jones shares the self-deprecating humor and single-life struggles that define New Girl, providing a diary-style look at a woman finding her way through adulthood and messy dating.
Films on the same thread
My Sassy Girl
Kwak Jae-yong · Film · 2001
Shares a thread with New Girl: Manic Pixie Dream Girl.
The dynamic between the dweeby man and the unpredictable, spirited woman in this film perfectly echoes the offbeat, charming chemistry that makes New Girl so endlessly watchable.
Bridget Jones's Diary
Sharon Maguire · Film · 2001
Explores: Self-Improvement, Finding Love, Female Protagonist.
Like the protagonist of New Girl, Bridget embarks on a journey of self-improvement and truth-telling, making this film a perfect companion for fans of honest, character-driven romantic comedies.
(500) Days of Summer
Marc Webb · Film · 2009
Shares a thread with New Girl: Manic Pixie Dream Girl.
This film mirrors the non-linear, reflective approach to heartbreak seen in New Girl, capturing the specific sting of a breakup alongside a quirky and vulnerable lead character.
My Girl
Film · 1991
Explores: Loss and grief, Childhood friendship, Parent-child relationships.
Fans of the deep, platonic bonds in New Girl will appreciate this poignant exploration of childhood friendship and the complex, emotional transition into the next stage of life.
Podcasts on the same thread
Girls Rewatch
Podcast
Explores: navigating your 20s, New York City life, female friendship.
If you miss the banter and female friendship dynamics of New Girl, this podcast offers a modern, conversational deep dive into the lives and struggles of women.
The Girls Uninterrupted
Podcast
Shares a thread with New Girl: Friendship.
This podcast captures the same authentic, conversational intimacy found among the loft roommates in New Girl, celebrating the humor and comfort of deep, long-lasting female friendships.
Keep exploring
Common questions
Is New Girl about a woman living with roommates?
Yes, New Girl follows Jessica Day, an offbeat woman in her late 20s who moves in with three single guys after experiencing a bad breakup. She is not used to living with men, which creates a unique dynamic as she navigates her new living situation.
What is the personality of the main character in New Girl?
Jessica Day, the protagonist of New Girl, is described as goofy, positive, vulnerable, and honest to a fault. Although she is dorky and awkward, she remains comfortable in her own skin and maintains faith in people even when the situation suggests she should not.
How does the lead character in New Girl feel about her new roommates?
In New Girl, Jessica Day is more accustomed to female friendships and is not used to hanging out with boys at home. Her transition into living with three single men serves as a primary focus for the show as she adapts to her new environment.
Is New Girl focused on the life of Jessica Day?
Yes, New Girl centers on Jessica Day, an offbeat and adorable girl. The series explores her life after a breakup as she adjusts to living with three single men, highlighting her dorky, awkward, and honest approach to her personal and social relationships.