Nina LaCour Books in Order

After her best friend Ingrid's suicide, Caitlin finds a journal revealing the pain Ingrid kept hidden. As she reads it, Caitlin struggles with grief while tentative friendships and art offer ways to move forward.

Colby spends the summer after graduation traveling with his best friend Bev's band, expecting their European adventure to follow. When Bev announces different plans, their road trip forces him to reconsider love, friendship, and his future.

Young film set designer Emi discovers a mysterious letter among a Hollywood legend's belongings. Following its clues leads her to Ava, a girl whose complicated family history opens unexpected possibilities for both love and work.

Marin has left California and her old life behind, staying alone at college during winter break. A visit from her best friend Mabel forces her to confront the grief and secrets she has avoided.

Newly aged out of foster care, Mila accepts a teaching job at an isolated farm sheltering vulnerable children. Its welcoming community also lives among ghosts, stirring memories that complicate her hope of finally belonging.

When Mommy leaves on a work trip, a little girl stays home with Mama and misses their usual togetherness. Calls, outings, and time in the garden help her express how much she wants Mommy back.

Sara Foster builds a career mixing drinks after fleeing home as a teenager, while Emilie Dubois searches for direction in Los Angeles. Their attraction brings two unsettled lives together, but their pasts complicate a shared future.

A child treasures her yellow balloon companion through walks, reading, and dancing. When Loonie floats away, she must face the sadness of losing a friend while discovering ways to hold on to their shared memories.

Nine-year-old Ella knows the neighbors and peculiarities of her apartment building, but its top-floor residents remain a mystery. As new tenants arrive, she helps them settle in and hopes a celebration might bring everyone together.

Ella Josephine knows her apartment building’s residents, their dreams, and their troubles. Working secretly with the mysterious Robinsons, she finds ways to support her neighbors through everyday difficulties while discovering more about their shared community.

Ella Josephine helps plan surprises for her neighbors, including a record shop opening and encouragement for an artist. When a campout refuses to follow the plan, she discovers how an imperfect day can still offer joy.

Cousins Odette and Delphine dream of freedom in a hidden New Orleans garden before their lives diverge in Los Angeles. Across decades, love, racial identity, and family loyalties force them to confront the choices separating them.