Becky Albertalli wrote Love, Simon.
(First published as Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda)
Becky Albertalli's Love, Simon is a witty, touching, and powerful YA novel about finding yourself, first love, and being true to who you are. It follows Simon Spier, a 16-year-old who isn't quite out as gay yet. When a classmate who doesn't want to be named uncovers Simon's private emails with a boy named "Blue," Simon has to deal with blackmail, high school drama, and falling in love one message at a time.
This coming-of-age novel is both funny and moving. It celebrates gay joy, friendship, and the bravery it takes to live openly.
Book Set
Great for teens, LGBTQ+ readers, and anybody who remembers their first love. Perfect for fans of Heartstopper, They Both Die at the End, and Red, White & Royal Blue.
Why you should read Love, Simon:
Coming Out Story: Realistic and honest representation of LGBTQ+ people.
Mystery & Romance: A love story recounted through emails that is charming and slow-burning.
Strong Friendships: Looks at real-life teen relationships, devotion, and progress.
Adapted Film: The basis for the popular movie Love, Simon and the Hulu show Love, Victor.
"Why is straight the default?" is a quote from the book. Everyone should have to come out.
Translation (Sinhala): "සෙරිනාව හැඳින්වීමේ මූලික වශය හැමෝටම පිටවෙන්න වෙන එකක් විය යුතුය."
"நேர்மையானவராக இருப்பது இயல்பாக ஏற்கப்படவேண்டாம் எல்லாரும் வெளிவர வேண்டும்."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
You can get Love, Simon by Becky Albertalli online from Booxworm.lk or come to our store in Colombo to read this modern classic about love, identity, and finding your voice.
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About the Book
Title: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (also known as Love, Simon)
The author is Becky Albertalli.
ISBN: 9780241330133
Penguin Books is the publisher.
Published in 2018 (Movie Tie-In Edition)
Pages: About 368 (in paperback)
Type: Young Adult, LGBTQ+, Romance, and Contemporary
