Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
by Rachel Cohn
Nick asks a stranger to be his girlfriend for five minutes to dodge his ex. The stranger is Norah, and that moment sparks a night-long adventure across New York's music scene. A YA romance co-written with David Levithan.
About This Book
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist is a contemporary romance novel by Rachel Cohn, first published in 2007 by Knopf Books for Young Readers. It runs 192 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Length
- 192 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When Nick asks a stranger to pose as his girlfriend to avoid his ex, he and Norah embark on a transformative night-long journey through the New York City music scene.
- Features Fake Dating
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Details
Type: Young Adult
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Young Adult readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Nick asks a stranger, Norah, to be his girlfriend for five minutes to escape an awkward run-in with his ex-girlfriend. This brief request spirals into a shared adventure, as the two navigate the underground music world of New York City, testing their chemistry throughout the night.
Central Conflict
The tension between navigating past relationship baggage and the potential for a new connection during a single, fast-paced night.
Setting
New York City nightlife and music scene
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Rachel Cohn
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Length
- 192 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780375835339
- ISBN-10
- 0375835334
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist: quick answers
- Who wrote Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist?
- Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist was written by Rachel Cohn.
- When was Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist published?
- Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist was first published in 2007 by Knopf Books for Young Readers.
- What genre is Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist?
- Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist is a contemporary romance novel, with opposites attract.
- How many pages is Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist?
- Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist is 192 pages long.
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