Finding the books that will stand out isn’t easy, especially when so many options exist.  Fortunately for aspiring and avid readers everywhere, we’ve put together a list of 2023 books about friendship and family dynamics.  So whether you crave heartfelt stories full of love and laughter or thought-provoking tales that examine unique relationships between characters, this list has something for everyone.  So read on to discover the best 2023 books about friendship and family!

Note: These are the best 2023 books about friendship and family dynamics so far.  More books will be added to the list in the coming months.

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The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff

A young Indian woman rumored to have killed her husband is being asked for help by other women in their village so they can get rid of their husbands.

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The Things We Do to Our Friends by Heather Darwent

She’s an outsider desperate to belong, but the cost of entry might be her darkest secret in this intoxicating debut of literary suspense following a clique of dangerously ambitious students at the University of Edinburgh.

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Maame by Jessica George

A coming-of-age novel about a mid-20s British Ghanaian woman who, after tragedy strikes, is forced to reassess her life.

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The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel

The lives of a large group in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village become intertwined when a baby lands on their collective doorstep, and messy situations ensue.

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What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jimenez

A powerful debut novel of a Puerto Rican family in Staten Island who discovers their long‑missing sister is potentially alive and cast on a reality TV show, and so they set out to bring her home.

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What do you think about these 2023 family and friendship books?

Have you read any books from this list?  What are your favorite 2023 family and friendship books?  What books would you add to the list?

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• The Best 2023 Historical Fiction Books
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• The Best 2023 Literary Fiction Books
• The Best 2023 Science Fiction Fantasy Books
• The Best 2023 Horror Books To Read
• The Best 2023 Mystery, Suspense & Thriller Books
• The Best 2023 Cozy Mysteries to Read
• The Best 2023 Short Story Collections