by Rachel Cohn
First published 2006
High schooler Nick needs a fake date to avoid his ex. That's when he meets Norah, and their one-night adventure through the New York music scene sparks a real connection. As they navigate the joy and anxiety of a first date, they both struggle to move on from past heartbreaks. But with the city pulsing all around them, Nick and Norah might just find the courage to open their hearts again.
Genres: romance, coming-of-age, contemporary-romance, new-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: fake-dating, friends-to-lovers
Setting: New York (N.Y.), NY New York
183 pages · Hardcover · Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers