Attention readers, Abbott Elementary is back in session.
First hitting screens in late 2021, the highly praised mockumentary sitcom follows teachers and staff at Willard R. Abbott Elementary School, an underfunded Philadelphia public school that has seen its fair share of chaos and disorganization. Each teacher has their own way of dealing with it, from Janine Teague’s bright-eyed determination to Melissa’s use of her legally dubious “connections” to get the school the supplies it needs.
Thanks to its lovable characters and razor-sharp wit, the show has raked in awards throughout its four years on the air, gaining accolades from the Golden Globes Awards, the Emmys and countless other organizations. It’s also a favorite of the BookTrib team, and we’re celebrating season five’s premiere by sharing the books we think Abbott’s staff would be unable to put down.
From a sorority-centric thriller to a self-indulgent Mafia romance, these new and upcoming releases are sure to channel these iconic characters’ personalities and reading tastes. So go ahead and scroll to see what reads have your favorite teacher staying up on a school night.
Want this school year’s reading list?
Here’s the condensed, screenshot-ready roundup, the perfect reference for the next time you’re in a bookstore or library. Happy reading!
JANINE: Overdue by Stephanie Perkins
GREGORY: We’ll Prescribe You Another Cat by Syou Ishida, translated by E. Madison Shimoda
BARBARA: Some Kind of Famous by Ava Wilder
AVA: Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake
JACOB: Minor Black Figures by Brandon Taylor
MELISSA: The Enforcer by Zara Cox
MR. JOHNSON: Slayers of Old by Jim C. Hines
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