10 Best Season-themed Young Adult Books for Seasonal Narrative Lovers
Hey there book lovers! So, you're someone who gets that cozy feeling from reading season-themed narratives, right? The way an author can capture the essence of summer, spring, fall, and winter in their stories - it's like living another life in another world. And guess what? We’ve picked the cream of the crop Young Adult novels that do just that. These ten treasures are for those of us who love stories weaved around seasons - embodying all the thrill, chill, warmth, and blooming freshness each season offers. We're talking about engaging tales imbued with season metaphors, characters shaped by the seasonal moods, love blooming in spring or mysteries unfolding in winter. In short, a spread sweeter than grandma's fall apple pie just for you. So, grab your favorite latte or hot chocolate, snuggle into that comfy reading nook, and let's explore these themed adventures together. Ready? Good! Because it's time to start this season-themed rollercoaster ride- just remember to hold onto your bookmarks!
『My True Love Gave to Me』
Twelve romantic holiday stories by twelve bestselling young adult authors edited by Stephanie Perkins. If you love holiday stories, holiday movies, made-for-TV-holiday specials, holiday episodes of your favorite sitcoms and, especially, if you love holiday anthologies, you're going to fall in love with My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories by twelve bestselling young adult writers (Holly Black, Ally Carter, Matt de La Peña, Gayle Forman, Jenny Han, David Levithan, Kelly Link, Myra McEntire, Rainbow Rowell, Stephanie Perkins, Laini Tayler and Kiersten White), edited by the international bestselling Stephanie Perkins. Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, Winter Solstice or Kwanzaa, there's something here for everyone. So curl up by the fireplace and get cozy. You have twelve reasons this season to stay indoors and fall in love.
Author | Stephanie Perkins |
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Price | $9.99 |
Publisher | St. Martin's Griffin |
Release Date | Oct 14, 2014 |
Source | Google Books |
『Simply Irresistible』
Maddie Moore's whole life needs a makeover. In one fell swoop, Maddie loses her boyfriend (her decision) and her job (so not her decision). But rather than drowning her sorrows in bags of potato chips, Maddie leaves L.A. to claim the inheritance left by her free-spirited mother-a ramshackle inn nestled in the little coastal town of Lucky Harbor, Washington. Starting over won't be easy. Yet Maddie sees the potential for a new home and a new career-if only she can convince her two half-sisters to join her in the adventure. But convincing Tara and Chloe will be difficult because the inn needs a big makeover too. The contractor Maddie hires is a tall, dark-haired hottie whose eyes-and mouth-are making it hard for her to remember that she's sworn off men. Even harder will be Maddie's struggles to overcome the past, though she's about to discover that there's no better place to call home than Lucky Harbor. Also includes 10 bonus recipes!
Author | Jill Shalvis |
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Price | $7.99 |
Publisher | Forever |
Release Date | Oct 01, 2010 |
Source | Google Books |
『Shiver』
Grace is fascinated by the wolves in the woods behind her house; one yellow-eyed wolf in particular. Every winter, she watches him, but every summer, he disappears. Sam leads two lives. In winter, he stays in the frozen woods, with the protection of the pack. In summer, he has a few precious months to be human . . . until the cold makes him shift back again. When Grace and Sam finally meet, they realize they can't bear to be apart. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human - or risk losing himself, and Grace, for ever.
Author | Maggie Stiefvater |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Scholastic UK |
Release Date | Aug 04, 2011 |
Source | Google Books |
『Ex-mas』
 Two Exes. One holiday adventure. Merry Ex-Mas? Seventeen-year-old Lila Beckwith's parents just left for vacation, and Lila's all set to throw the holiday party of the season. But when her Christmas-obsessed little brother, Cooper, discovers that global warming is melting the North Pole, he and his best friend, Tyler, take off on a runaway mission to save Santa. Lila has to get Cooper safely home before her parents get back on Christmas Eve. But the only person who can help her is Tyler's older brother, Beau -- a.k.a. Lila's musician, anti-everything ex-boyfriend. It'll take more than a Christmas miracle for Lila and Beau to overcome their differences and find their fugitive brothers. But could a journey destined for disaster help these polar opposites fall in love...all over again?
Author | Kate Brian |
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Price | $9.99 |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Release Date | Oct 06, 2009 |
Source | Google Books |
『What Light』
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From Jay Asher, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Thirteen Reasons Why, comes a holiday romance that will break your heart, but soon have you believing in love again. . . . "A beautiful story of love and forgiveness." —Stephen Chbosky, New York Times bestselling author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower Sierra's family runs a Christmas tree farm in Oregon—it's a bucolic setting for a girl to grow up in, except that every year, they pack up and move to California to set up their Christmas tree lot for the season. So Sierra lives two lives: her life in Oregon and her life at Christmas. And leaving one always means missing the other. Until this particular Christmas, when Sierra meets Caleb, and one life eclipses the other. By reputation, Caleb is not your perfect guy: years ago, he made an enormous mistake and has been paying for it ever since. But Sierra sees beyond Caleb's past and becomes determined to help him find forgiveness and, maybe, redemption. As disapproval, misconceptions, and suspicions swirl around them, Caleb and Sierra discover the one thing that transcends all else: true love. What Light is a love story that's moving and life-affirming and completely unforgettable.
Author | Jay Asher |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Penguin |
Release Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
Source | Google Books |
『Snowed In』
From beach-read favorite Rachel Hawthorne, author of Caribbean Cruising and Love on the Lifts, comes another winter romance perfect to get snowed-in with! Great for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt and Susane Colasanti. Seventeen-year-old Ashleigh is about to experience a lot of things for the first time. 1) Snow. She and her mom are moving from sunny Texas to an icy island in the middle of Lake Michigan, which is completely snowbound. As in, no cars, just sleighs. 2) Small-town life. The icy island? Yep, it’s tiny. Like, 30 people in the whole high school tiny. And scariest of all: 3) Boys. Of course they had boys in Texas. But none of them were as irresistible—or as hard to figure out—as Josh Wynter. And before the snow melts, Ashleigh might also be falling in love …
Author | Rachel Hawthorne |
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Price | $12.49 |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Release Date | Oct 13, 2009 |
Source | Google Books |
『Let It Snow』
Now a Netflix Original Film! #1 New York Times bestseller An ill-timed storm on Christmas Eve buries the residents of Gracetown under multiple feet of snow and causes quite a bit of chaos. One brave soul ventures out into the storm from her stranded train, setting off a chain of events that will change quite a few lives. Over the next three days one girl takes a risky shortcut with an adorable stranger, three friends set out to win a race to the Waffle House (and the hash brown spoils), and the fate of a teacup pig falls into the hands of a lovesick barista. A trio of today’s bestselling authors—John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle—brings all the magic of the holidays to life in three hilarious and charming interconnected tales of love, romance, and kisses that will steal your breath away. “A comedy as delicious as any whipped up by the Bard.” —Washington Post Book World
Author | John Green/Lauren Myracle/Maureen Johnson |
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Price | $9.99 |
Publisher | Penguin |
Release Date | Oct 01, 2009 |
Source | Google Books |
『In Search of Us』
Relates the stories of Marilyn who, at age seventeen, fell in love with James, left her stage-mother, and set out on her own and Angie, her now seventeen-year-old daughter, who returns to Hollywood seeking her father.
Author | Ava Dellaira |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) |
Release Date | Mar 06, 2018 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Unexpected Everything』
When a scandal surrounding her father upsets all her carefully laid plans for her future, Andie must learn to accept a new relationship with her father and to embrace a little chaos in her life.
Author | Morgan Matson |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Release Date | May 03, 2016 |
Source | Google Books |
『Between You, Me, and the Honeybees』
Josie wants to take over her family's business, Hazeldine Honey, but is lying to her mother and best friend about starting college in the fall, and secretly dating Ezra, the grandson of her mother's nemesis.
Author | Amelia Diane Coombs |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Release Date | Jun 07, 2022 |
Source | Google Books |
Well, there you have it folks, our rundown of ten unmissable, season-themed young adult books! Whether you're craving the crisp atmosphere of a fall thriller, the rejuvenating essence of a spring romance, the melting warmth of a summer adventure, or the cozy mystery of a winter tale, we've got you covered! These authors beautifully weave the tapestry of the seasons into their narratives, creating immersive settings that should not be missed. So, whether you're a bookworm, a burgeoning writer, or just someone who loves the ebb and flow of seasons mirrored in storytelling, these books will undoubtedly make a valuable addition to your bookshelf. There's comfort to be found in these pages - the familiarity of your favorite season combined with the thrill of a fresh plotline. So grab a cup of something warm (or cold, if you prefer summer-themed reads!) and dive into these extraordinary works. After all, nothing quite compares to the feeling of being snug and well-read.
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