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Books to Read this Spring Break, Based on Your Favorite Movie

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Danika Miller Student Contributor, Western Washington University
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Spring break is finally here and it’s the perfect time to sink into a good book. Even if you’re not typically a reader, this list matches up books to some popular movies. Happy reading!

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If you likeĀ X:Men,Ā then you should readĀ The Red QueenĀ by Victoria Aveyard. This is a book about a world with Red-blooded commoners who serve the elite Silver-blooded royalty, who are gifted with superhuman abilites. This world is turned upside down with the discovery of a young Red-blooded girl who has Silver-blooded abilities.Ā 

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If you likeĀ Miss CongenialityĀ then you should readĀ DumplinĀ by Julie Murphy. Willowdean enters herself into the biggest beauty pageant in Texas, in a moment of bravery hoping to represent her misfit friend group and prove that everyone is beautiful.Ā 

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If you likeĀ CinderellaĀ then you should readĀ CinderĀ by Marissa Meyer. Fairytales meet the future in this riveting tale of a cyborg caught in political warfare with the people who live on the Moon.Ā 

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If you likeĀ Water for ElephantsĀ then you should readĀ The Night CircusĀ by Erin Morgenstern. The Night Circus is about a mysterious traveling circus created by two dueling magicians. Impossible attractions and real life dreams come to life in a circus unlike any other. It appears without warning, opens only at night and disappears just the same.Ā 

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If you likeĀ War of the WorldĀ then you should readĀ The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey. This is not your typical alien apocolyspe story, this is about psycological manipulation and a fight for what makes you human. Ā 

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If you likeĀ Grease then you should readĀ The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Also set in the 50s, this story tackle gang, class issues, and friendship. You’ll surely feel like a part of the gang and fall in love with these kids who just have it tough.

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Let us know what you’ll be reading this Spring Break!

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Danika is a student at Western Washington University where she is majoring in English Creative Writing and minoring in Writing Studies. She's an avid reader and aspiring young adult/children's literature publisher. Her interests include intramural sports, traveling, Harry Styles, and all things Disneyland. Follow her on twitter or check out her website.