Are you looking for a new book for winter break? Willa and Mirabelle have you covered. Here are five  books that are the best to read this upcoming break.

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, The Book Thief  is about Liesel Meminger, a 9-year-old girl. Narrated by Death, it follows Liesel as she moves to a small town outside of Munich. With her accordion-playing father, she learns to read and shares her books with those who will listen. She discovers the power of words and books amidst the horrors of war and takes comfort in stories. This book is moving and powerful and with his award-winning writing, Markus Zusak has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time. 

Truly Devious Series by Maureen Johnson

Set in Ellingham Academy, a remote Vermont boarding school, the story follows Stevie Bell. The self-proclaimed “teen detective” is a new student at the elite boarding school and is passionate about true crime. With a crime that happened at the schools in the 30s, Stevie sets out to solve this cold case while navigating her new, strange school and classmates. This story has many unexpected twists. Truly Devious was originally a trilogy, with two recent standalone books in the Stevie Bell mysteries.

The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther

This book follows Meredith Fox, a recent high school graduate, spending a week in Martha’s Vineyard for her cousin’s wedding. She plans to reconnect with her friends and family, with their annual game of Assassin. But when she allies with a cute groomsman, she risks losing the game… and her heart. This book is the perfect romance, with lots of depth.

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

Scythe is set in a dystopian future who live in a world where immortality has been reached and a group of individuals called Scythes are tasked with “gleaning” people to control the population. The story follows two teenagers, Citra and Rowan, who are chosen as apprentices to a famous Scythe named Faraday. As they undergo training, they are faced with moral and ethical dilemmas and soon find themselves competing for the position of Scythe. The two must deal with questions about life and death in a world that has lost both.

Educated by Tara Westover

Educated is a captivating memoir about the journey of Tara Westover and her journey from a Mormon family to the world of education. She shares her experience of breaking the pattern and how the education system was vital to her life.