What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe To Do List
Maggie Carey · Film · 2013
If you loved The To Do List, start with Sex Education (Laurie Nunn, 2019) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The To Do List across media.
What hooked you in The To Do List was the hilarious, unapologetic way you navigate the messy, awkward pursuit of sexual self-discovery.
Books on the same thread
Fun Home
Alison Bechdel · Book · 2007
Shares a thread with The To Do List: Self-Discovery.
If you enjoyed the candid exploration of identity in The To Do List, you will appreciate this graphic novel’s raw, honest look at coming-of-age and uncovering deep-seated personal truths.
The Deal
Elle Kennedy · Book · 2015
Explores: Fake Relationship, Tutoring, Opposites Attract.
Much like the protagonist in The To Do List, Hannah steps out of her comfort zone to master her romantic life, making this college romance a perfect next step.
The Awakening
Kate Chopin · Book · 1899
Shares a thread with The To Do List: Self-discovery.
If The To Do List captured your interest with its focus on female desire and self-discovery, you will find a more classic, literary take on those same themes here.
If We Were a Movie
Zakiya N Jamal · Book · 2025
Shares 2 threads with The To Do List: First Love, Self-Discovery.
This romance mirrors the competitive spirit and transformative growth found in The To Do List, set against a charming, nostalgic backdrop that will keep you fully invested throughout.
Series on the same thread
Sex Education
Laurie Nunn · Series · 2019
Shares 2 threads with The To Do List: Sexual Awakening, Self-Discovery.
This series captures the same cringe-inducing social awkwardness and earnest sexual awakening that made The To Do List such a relatable and laugh-out-loud exploration of teenage life.
The Sex Lives of College Girls
Mindy Kaling · Series · 2021
Explores: Female friendship, Sexual exploration, College life.
If you appreciated the focus on sexual exploration in The To Do List, you will love following these roommates as they navigate the freedom and hormones of college life.
Never Have I Ever
Mindy Kaling · Series · 2020
Shares a thread with The To Do List: Self-Discovery.
This show shares the sharp, comedic coming-of-age spirit of The To Do List, focusing on a protagonist whose urgent desire to reinvent herself leads to plenty of messy, relatable moments.
PEN15
Anna Konkle · Series · 2019
Shares 2 threads with The To Do List: Awkwardness, Coming-of-age comedy.
If you loved the cringe comedy and authentic awkwardness of The To Do List, this show perfectly captures the painful, hilarious reality of growing up and finding your way.
Podcasts on the same thread
Call Her Daddy
Alex Cooper · Podcast · 2026
Explores: female empowerment, sexual autonomy, brutal honesty.
This podcast echoes the bold, unfiltered approach to sexual autonomy and modern dating that defined the humor and heart of the characters in The To Do List.
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
Explores: parasocial relationships, professional intimacy, self-deprecating humor.
While the subject matter differs, the self-deprecating humor and focus on navigating complex social dynamics will resonate with anyone who enjoyed the comedic tone of The To Do List.
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Common questions
What is the premise of The To Do List?
The To Do List follows Brandy Klark, a student who feels pressured to gain sexual experience before leaving for college. To prepare for campus life in the fall, she creates a specific list of sexual milestones to accomplish during the summer.
Is The To Do List about college life?
The To Do List focuses on the summer leading up to college rather than the college experience itself. The plot centers on Brandy Klark attempting to complete a list of sexual goals before she actually leaves home to begin her freshman year.
Who directed The To Do List?
The To Do List was written and directed by Maggie Carey. Released in 2013, the film explores the protagonist's journey to gain sexual experience during the summer break before she heads off to college.
Does Brandy Klark complete her goals in The To Do List?
In The To Do List, Brandy Klark creates a list of sexual experiences to finish before she departs for college. The narrative follows her efforts to accomplish these specific items throughout the summer months before her transition to campus life in the fall.