Eleanor & Park

Set in 1986, Eleanor & Park is a tender and unforgettable coming-of-age love story about two misfit teenagers who find comfort in each other’s company. Eleanor is the new girl in town—bright red hair, unconventional clothes, and a troubled home life make her stand out in all the wrong ways. Park is quiet, half-Korean, and passionate about music and comic books.
Their story begins on a school bus where silence slowly turns into shared comics, mixtapes, and shy conversations. What starts as friendship blossoms into first love—intense, awkward, and beautiful. But both Eleanor and Park carry personal struggles, and their relationship is tested by family issues, bullying, and the harsh realities of growing up.
Heartfelt and deeply emotional, this novel captures the magic and pain of first love and reminds readers how powerful it can be to feel truly seen by someone else.