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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda | May 5, 2016

by Becky Albertalli (Balzer + Bray / HarperCollins, April 2015)

This is one of those books that I meant to read when it came out, but it got swept up in the wave of my never-ending TBR pile. If I had known what I was missing, Simon would have been at the top of my list. PSA: read this book ASAP!

Simon is seventeen, he loves Oreos, and he’s secretly gay. Not because he’s ashamed, but he doesn’t want to be put under a microscope, or make it be a Big Deal. Simon has another secret, which are his emails with a guy at his school, who’s also gay and not out yet. But when someone tries to use those emails against him, Simon struggles to keep control of his secret, and to protect the trust he has with his confidante. This poignant tale is part coming-out story, part growing up story, and part mystery – who could this adorable, smart, confusing guy be? It’s hard not to fall in love with Simon’s exuberance, tendency to express himself in phrases, and quirky humor. If you’re looking to feel full to the brim, this book is for you.   

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