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Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter

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Nothing Like the Movies

Lynn Painter

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers · Paperback · September 2, 2025

Reading lane: Romantic Comedy for Teens

#1 New York Times Bestseller In this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Better Than the Movies , Wes and Liz struggle to balance their feelings for each other with the growing pains of being a college student in a “worthy second-chance romance” ( Kirkus Reviews ).

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Why This Clicks

Why It Works

For when you want a light, immersive romance with a self-aware, playful pulse.

Come here for

  • rom-com energy
  • author-familiar comfort

Expect

  • contemporary YA romance
  • sustained, easygoing read

Book Details

Authors
Lynn Painter
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published
September 2, 2025
Format
Paperback
Theme
Romantic Comedy for Teens · Film & Movies for Teens
Reading lane
Romantic Comedy for Teens

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Publisher Categories

  • Romantic Comedy for Teens

  • Emotions & Feelings for Teens

  • Friendship for Teens

About This Book

#1 New York Times Bestseller In this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Better Than the Movies , Wes and Liz struggle to balance their feelings for each other with the growing pains of being a college student in a “worthy second-chance romance” ( Kirkus Reviews ). For a few beautiful months, Wes had his dream girl: strong-willed girl-next-door Liz. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA to start their freshman year together, tragedy struc...

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#1 New York Times Bestseller In this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Better Than the Movies , Wes and Liz struggle to balance their feelings for each other with the growing pains of being a college student in a “worthy second-chance romance” ( Kirkus Reviews ). For a few beautiful months, Wes had his dream girl: strong-willed girl-next-door Liz. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA to start their freshman year together, tragedy struck. Wes was left dealing with the fallout, which ultimately meant losing Liz in the process. Flash forward months and months later and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart when he ended things, but he is determined to make her fall back in love with him. Wes knows Liz better than anyone, and he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only…Liz will have none of it . Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new friend…a guy friend. Still, Wes won’t give up, adapting his clever plans and going hard to get Liz’s attention and win back her affection. But after his best efforts get him nowhere, Wes is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good.

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