What Books Have Made You Think, "Yay, I'm Not Alone?"

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Books are pretty magical. They can make you burst out in gut-wrenching laughter or heaving sobs, but through it all, you truly feel like you've made a new friend.

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Whether it's the author or a specific character, you can relate to the events and feelings they've experienced and can find solace in their words.

So. *leans in* What books have made you feel less alone?

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You know, the ones that make you sigh deeply with relief and say something like, "Wow, I'm not the only one who feels this way!"

A classic coming-of-age story like Perks of Being a Wallflower?

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Mindy Kaling's tongue-in-cheek musings?

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Endearingly derpy illustrations of what it's like to live with depression and ADHD?

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Or maybe a brutally honest collection of personal essays that make you say, "OMG, it me."

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Let us know what books have made you feel less alone in the comments below to be featured in a future BuzzFeed Shopping post!

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