While romance filled stories are captivating, they are not the only representation of love to get lost in. These stories are about friendship which is a form of love that can be just as important as the romantic kind.

If I had your face, Frances Cha

This debut novel explores the lives of four young women as they navigate a world defined by impossibly high standards.

My Brilliant Friend (Neapolitan Novels Book 1), Elena Ferrante

Growing up in the tough streets on the outskirts of Naples in the 1950s, Elena and Lila learn to rely on each other ahead of anyone or anything else.

Girl, Woman, Other, Bernardine Evaristo

Welcome to Britain and the twelve very different women who call it home.

Self-portrait with boy: A novel, Rachel Lyon

Set in Brooklyn in the early 90s, this story explores the emotional dues that must be paid on the road to success and the often complex nature of female friendship.

Leonard and hungry Paul, Ronan Hession

Leonard and Paul try to find their place in the world while asking the surprisingly enthralling question, can kind people change the world?