MATHEMATICAL FICTION:

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

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Forever Changes (2008)
Brendan Halpin
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A very somber novel written for young adults about a mathematically talented teenager with cystic fibrosis. Her math teacher helps comfort her by making an analogy between the important role of the infinitesimals in calculus and the importance of even a short life.

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Works Similar to Forever Changes
According to my `secret formula', the following works of mathematical fiction are similar to this one:
  1. The Infinite Tides by Christian Kiefer
  2. Infinitely Near by Anthony Cristiano
  3. The Secret Integration by Thomas Pynchon
  4. The Limit of Delta Y Over Delta X by Richard Cumyn
  5. Nothing but the Truth (and a few white lies) by Justina Chen Headley
  6. Geek High by Piper Banks
  7. Geek Abroad by Piper Banks
  8. A Higher Geometry by Sharelle Byars Moranville
  9. Very in Pieces by Megan Frazer Blakemore
  10. The Absolute Value of Mike by Kathryn Erskine
Ratings for Forever Changes:
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Mathematical Content:
3/5 (1 votes)
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Literary Quality:
3/5 (1 votes)
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Categories:
GenreYoung Adult,
MotifFemale Mathematicians, Math Education,
TopicAnalysis/Calculus/Differential,
MediumNovels,

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Where are the new works of mathematical fiction?: As you can see from this chronological listing, this database includes many works of mathematical fiction for each year from 1990 to 2025. Strangely, only two are listed for 2026, so far. Either less mathematical fiction is being published than in previous years or I'm just having more trouble finding it. If you know of any works of fiction that should be added to this list, especially recently published ones, please let me know. (Keep in mind that I do not include self-published works or children's fiction that just covers elementary mathematical concepts.) Thanks!

(Maintained by Alex Kasman, College of Charleston)