5 Books Set in the 2000s to Have the Y2K Experience You Dreamed About
Although we loved being kids during the 2000s, we have major FOMO about the thought of living our young adulthoods before social media. On the bright side, there are a ton of books to immerse ourself into what it was like to be a teenager (or in our early 20s) in the height of Y2K.
Below, discover five of our favorite books set—and possibly released—during the 2000s to have our dream experiences.
The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
Sadly, journalism isn't booming the way it used to. In the early 2000s, it was true success to work in New York City, writing about fashion, gossip and more. You were the deliverer of what's hip and happening in society.
The Devil Wears Prada provides a glimpse to the ups and downs of having a writing career. If you've seen the movie, you'll know a boss like Miranda Priestly can make a dream career miserable. But hey, you'll learn a lot about yourself and what you want from life.
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
Kate Mularkey is the most unpopular girl in school. When effortlessly cool girl Tully Hart moves into the neighborhood, Kate is shocked that she wants to befriend her. Their bond transforms into a whirlwind relationship, spanning from the 1970s to early 2000s. As they get older and diverge into different paths, their friendship is put to the test.
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Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
We live in a digital age where most music is found on social media. Most people don't organically rise to fame from local performances. However, Holly Brickley's Deep Cuts dives into what it means to be an artist in the 2000s. Unfortunately for our protagonist, Percy Marks, she doesn't have the artistry of her twin flame, Joe Morrow. What she does have is an eye for talent and lyrical analysis, taking them on a wild journey of friendship, love, lust and everything in between.
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
Set in 2004, Daisy Darker shows the titular character and her family have avoiding each other for years. But with their grandmother's 80th birthday party on the horizon, they all return to her dark, decrepit island home. When the clock strikes midnight, Nana is dead—murdered—followed by another family member. The remaining relatives must fight to uncover who is targeting them before it's too late.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Sam Masur and Sadie Green were the closest of childhood friends before a slight deception tore them apart. When Sam crosses paths with Sadie again during his junior year at Harvard, the two reunite and turn their lives upside down, thanks to a new partnership resulting in their best-selling video game, Ichigo. On the cusp of 25, they have the world at their fingertips, but their creative paths may not lead to a happily ever after.
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