8 Novels to Read This Winter Break

Anonymous
Grade 11

Desperate to limit time wasted watching tiktoks this break? Want to read this coming holiday season but unsure what to read? I got you.

“I’ll give you the sun” by Jandy Nelson

A loving ode to growing, grief and greatness. This novel explores the relationship between two siblings in a relatable and insightful way. Art and love are weaved together to emphasise the importance of forgiveness however challenging it may be. The characters will steal your heart with their vibrancy. This novel made me fall in love with the magnificence of humanity, our capacity to love is demonstrated throughout. This emotionally captivating novel is tied together by the truly beautiful writing of Jandy Nelson.

“Klara and the sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro

This novel explores what it means to be human with a benevolent touch of humour. This book highlights the importance of friendship and family. Ishiguro continuously challenges our collective perception of what it means to love. The characters will captivate your attention with their intelligence, secrecy and love. The sheer greatness of parental love is emphasised thoroughly. This book is perfect for all those interested in artificial intelligence and for those who are keen to discover the link between technology and emotion.

Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

This spectacular novel explores the effect of anger in families and friendships. The two main characters, Aristotle and Dante, grow to become deeply attached to each other as their friendship evolves. This astounding story highlights the value of friendship in a subtle but firm way. It challenges toxic masculinity and our perception of what makes a man. This novel is a read for those who miss the heat of summer in these cold winter months.

“An absolutely remarkable thing” by Hank Green

Fighting for freedom. This captivating novel challenges the co – existence of technology and humanity. With characters ranging from truly horrible to extremely likeable, this book has it all: suspense, mystery and romance. In a world, where technology is evolving so fast we can hardly keep track, this book guides us to question our use of social media.

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