18 of the Best Coming-of-Age Books to Read at Any Point in Your Life

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is an American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age. Francie hasn't had much of a quiet life since the start. Her family includes a heavy-drinking father and an aunt who's had marriage after marriage (without any formal divorces). The story captures the daily life in Williamsburg, along with its heartbreak and joys.