14 Books Set in the 1980s, From Malibu Rising to Trust Exercise

Set in 1988, My Best Friend's Exorcism ($15, originally $17) follows best friends and high school sophomores, Abby and Gretchen. The pair have been friends since fourth grade, but when Gretchen becomes possessed, their tight bond is tested in ways beyond anyone's wildest imagination. In My Best Friend's Exorcism, Grady Hendrix manages to tell a story about friendship that's dark, funny, and relatable — with a bit of the devil and '80s nostalgia thrown in.