Why we’re excited
Annabelle's family is moving away, so she writes a list of bold things to do before she goes, from singing at the school talent show to befriending her longtime crush. The list works too well, and she starts to wonder if any of it counts when she is about to leave.
Lynn Painter, known for Better Than the Movies, writes here for younger readers. The story covers friendship, first kisses and middle school pranks. Tweens moving up from younger fiction, or parents looking for a funny, kind book about change, should note it for May.
On our most-anticipated list since 22 October 2026. See all the most anticipated books →
What to know about Annabelle Marks Has No Regrets
We have reviewed 8 of Lynn Painter’s books, with an average score of 4.0 out of 5. Our highest-rated so far is Trust Fall (4★).
From the publisher
#1 New York Times bestselling author Lynn Painter delivers a hilarious, page‑turning romp about friendship, first kisses, and (accidentally) becoming your best self. Annabelle’s family is moving out of state, and she’s determined to go out on a high note. So she and her friends make her a wildly out-of-character bucket sing (badly) at the middle school talent show, befriend longtime crush Brody (maybe even kiss him?!), and finally stop fading into the background. Annabelle’s bold moves change everything. Suddenly, people know her name…and seem to actually really like her? Including Brody, who is all in on their newfound friendship and even adds some memorable pranks to her list. For the first time, Annabelle’s life feels anything but forgettable. But with the move looming and the list spiraling into bigger risks and messy secrets, Annabelle begins to If it all has an expiration date, is any of it real? And what will her life look like once the dust settles? Lynn Painter brings her trademark humor and warmth to this charmingly topsy-turvy story about friendship, first crushes, and finding the courage to be fully yourself.
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