Jennette McCurdy Books
Half His Age – 2026
This debut novel follows seventeen-year-old Waldo, a lonely girl in Alaska, who pursues an affair with her older creative writing teacher, exploring themes of sex, rampant consumerism, class differences, desire, power imbalances, loneliness, rage, and intimacy. Through mordant humor and poignant insight, it examines the misguided pursuits of validation and self-discovery in youth.
Non-Fiction
I'm Glad My Mom Died – 2022
Jennette McCurdy's candid memoir chronicles her life as a child actress on Nickelodeon shows like iCarly, marked by her mother's abusive control, pushing her into acting, inducing eating disorders, and emotional manipulation. After her mother's death from cancer, McCurdy confronts addiction, unhealthy relationships, therapy, and reclaiming her autonomy, blending dark humor with raw vulnerability.
