Fictional Schools

Hey there Reader,

From Hogwarts to Battle School to Shiz University - readers love books set in or around a school. To celebrate the release of my new book College Unpacked: A Practical Guide to Choosing, Preparing For, and Excelling in College here is a list of books or series in academic settings.

What's your favorite bookish school? Let me know on social media - @okiebookcast.

Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling - Is there a more famous literary school than Hogwarts?
Red Rising by Pierce Brown - The first book in Brown's epic scifi saga takes place at The Institute, a proving ground for young Golds.
Wicked by Gregory Maguire - Before everyone started singing, witches were studying at Shiz University.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt - Complexity and drama among the Greek students at Hampden College
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead - Powerful, but difficult, story of the boys trapped at the "Nickel Academy" in the Jim Crow South.
The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach - Friendship and love in the midst of baseball at Westish College.
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card - Ender and the children of Battle School prepare for war against the Formics.
Never Let Me Go by Kazou Ishiguro - The children of the exclusive Hailsham boarding school have grown up and are coming to grips with what makes them "special".
Stoner by John Williams - Moving novel about the life of a quiet English professor.
The Magicians by Lev Grossman - Young genius finds himself a student at an elite, secret college of magic.