2026 Reading Challenge

Making Out Series

28 primary works • 32 total works
Originally published as Boyfriends/Girlfriends, being republished in omnibus form as The Islanders

Book 1

Zoey Fools Around
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3.92 · 792 Ratings · 85 Reviews · published 1994 · 14 editions
They've all grown up together on a tiny island. Th…

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    Book 2

    Jake Finds Out
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    3.86     · 520 Ratings · 28 Reviews · published 1994 · 12 editions
    When Jake finds out that his ex-girlfriend Zoey ha…

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    Book 3

    Nina Won't Tell
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    3.92     · 491 Ratings · 22 Reviews · published 1994 · 11 editions
    Nina won't tellThey've all grown up together on a …

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    Book 4

    Ben's in Love
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    3.88     · 452 Ratings · 21 Reviews · published 1994 · 7 editions
    Ben's in love with two girls: Claire, his longtime…

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    Book 5

    Claire Gets Caught
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    3.86     · 408 Ratings · 17 Reviews · published 1994 · 8 editions
    Claire just can't mind her own business. It may be…

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    Book 6

    What Zoey Saw
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    3.84     · 370 Ratings · 15 Reviews · published 1994 · 7 editions
    In the sixth book in this popular series, Zoey mak…

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    Book 7

    Lucas Gets Hurt
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    3.86     · 321 Ratings · 15 Reviews · published 1994 · 6 editions
    Seeking solace in Claire, who comforts him after Z…

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    Book 8

    Aisha Goes Wild
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    3.79     · 326 Ratings · 17 Reviews · published 1994 · 4 editions
    Aisha goes wild They're all grown up together on a…

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    Book 9

    Zoey Plays Games
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    3.86     · 282 Ratings · 16 Reviews · published 1996 · 5 editions
      They've all grown up together on a tiny island. …

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    Book 10

    Nina Shapes Up
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    3.86     · 266 Ratings · 10 Reviews · published 1996 · 4 editions
    Desperate to keep Ben's love, Nina decides to tran…

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    Book 11

    Ben Takes a Chance
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    3.95     · 270 Ratings · 15 Reviews · published 1996 · 5 editions
      They've all grown up together on a tiny island. …

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    Book 12

    Claire Can't Lose
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    3.88     · 243 Ratings · 12 Reviews · published 1996 · 3 editions
    Claire can't lose in the game of love. For once sh…

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    Book 13

    Don't Tell Zoey
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    3.85     · 248 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 1996 · 5 editions
    Just as Zoey finally realizes that she loves Lucas…

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    Book 14

    Aaron Lets Go
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    3.82     · 236 Ratings · 15 Reviews · published 1996 · 4 editions
    Desperate to win back Claire, Aaron decides to ris…

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    Book 15

    Who Loves Kate?
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    3.83     · 235 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 1996 · 3 editions
    They've all grown up together on a tiny island. Th…

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    Book 16

    Lara Gets Even
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    3.81     · 223 Ratings · 14 Reviews · published 1996 · 6 editions
    Lara gets even with Kate because she can't bear to…

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    Book 17

    Two-Timing Aisha
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    3.81     · 213 Ratings · 14 Reviews · published 1996 · 5 editions
    Two-timing Aisha doesn't like playing games with t…

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    Book 18

    Zoey Speaks Out
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    3.90     · 219 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 1996 · 5 editions
    Standing up Jake had not been Kate's intention, an…

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    Book 19

    Kate Finds Love
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    3.87     · 195 Ratings · 11 Reviews · published 1997 · 6 editions
    Kate finds love with Jake - the guy she's wanted f…

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    Book 20

    Never Trust Lara
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    3.88     · 188 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 1997 · 4 editions
    Never trust Lara - she's out for revenge. All her …

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    Book 21

    Trouble with Aaron
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    3.91     · 179 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 1997 · 5 editions
    Trouble with Aaron - so what's new! Claire's crazy…

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    Book 22

    Always Loving Zoey
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    3.95     · 177 Ratings · 10 Reviews · published 1997 · 4 editions
    Lucas tries to hold on to Zoey's love, but forces …

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    Book 23

    Lara Gets Lucky
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    3.89     · 177 Ratings · 12 Reviews · published 1997 · 4 editions
    Zoey doesn't realize that her boyfriend, Lucas, is…

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    Book 24

    Now Zoey's Alone
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    4.00     · 183 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 1997 · 4 editions
    Now Zoey's alone. At least, that's how it feels to…

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    Book 25

    Don't Forget Lara
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    3.97     · 175 Ratings · 9 Reviews · published 1998 · 3 editions
    Don't forget Lara. As if anyone could! She's lied,…

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    Book 26

    Zoey's Broken Heart
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    3.96     · 180 Ratings · 11 Reviews · published 1998 · 4 editions
    Zoey's broken heart. What can anyone say to make i…

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    Book 27

    Falling for Claire
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    3.94     · 175 Ratings · 10 Reviews · published 1998 · 4 editions
    Falling for Claire. That's what Paolo's doing, and…

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    Book 28

    Zoey Comes Home
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    3.96     · 174 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 1998 · 5 editions
    Zoey comes home. And "home" for Zoey is Lucas. The…

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    Book 1-2

    The Islanders Vol. 1
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    3.83     · 323 Ratings · 39 Reviews · published 2015 · 2 editions
    The first two books of Katherine Applegate and Mic…

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    Book 3-4

    The Islanders Vol. 2
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    4.00     · 169 Ratings · 9 Reviews · published 2015 · 3 editions
    The Islanders have known one another forever--but …

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    Book 5-6

    The Islanders Vol. 3
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    4.08     · 125 Ratings · 8 Reviews · published 2015 · 2 editions
    The Islanders have known one another forever—but e…

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    Book 7-8

    The Islanders Vol. 4
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    3.95     · 115 Ratings · 9 Reviews · published 2015 · 2 editions
    For the Islanders, falling in love is easy . . . s…

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