Oh!! Oh!! I wanna book rec!! How about Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda, or a contemporary book with a modern setting that feels kinda like Anne of Green Gables/Little Women? Yknow, something Warm

the-real-xmonster:

Sure! Something similar to Simon, eh… how about Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz? Or any of the YA books by Rainbow Rowell, I’d say Fangirl or Carry On (note: an FAQ regarding these two books is: do I need to read one in order to read the other? The answer to that is no. They can totally be enjoyed as standalone works). I’m sorry if you’ve read all of those books (every YA fan I know seems to have done so); my knowledge of YA fiction is awfully basic – I only ever read whichever title that pops up on a bestseller list.

Something warm? Well great, this is easier, though I have to warn you in advance that “cozy” is not an adjective anyone would associate with me, so my definition of warmth might be a tad off track. Still, I’d recommend Rules of Civility by Amor Towles and Peony by Pearl S. Buck. Both of these novels are set in a historical period, though not that historical (Civility is set in the 1930s and Peony in 19th century China). Both have a flowing, tranquil story line delivered in exceptionally silky smooth prose that’d suck you in and keep you religiously turning the pages. Along the same line, I’d also suggest a lesser known work, The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa (translated from Japanese by Stephen Snyder). It shares much of the same quality as the two books I just mentioned, except it’s more modern (the setting is in the 1990s), and it’s a lot shorter – just in case you’re looking for a fast read.

Have fun (and warmth) reading!