The best books about friendships

From blossoming new acquaintances to ride-or-die besties from birth, why do we fall so in love with stories about friends just being friends? Fiction offers an unparalleled canvas for exploring the intricate dynamics of friendship up-close, in turn creating some of the most beautiful, poignant and hilarious moments in literature.

Who is Jay Gatsby without Nick Carraway? Or Laurie without Jo? We hate to think, so we’ve pulled together a list to celebrate the best fictional friendships ever penned.