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    Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
    Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
    Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
    Audiobook6 hours

    Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

    Written by Becky Albertalli

    Narrated by Michael Crouch

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Now a major motion picture from Twentieth Century Fox: Love, Simon

    William C. Morris Award Winner: Best Young Adult Debut of the Year * National Book Award Longlist

    ""A remarkable gift of a novel.""—Andrew Smith, author of Grasshopper Jungle

    ""I am so in love with this book.""—Nina LaCour, author of Hold Still

    ""Feels timelessly, effortlessly now.""—Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever

    ""The best kind of love story.""—Alex Sanchez, Lambda Award-winning author of Rainbow Boys and Boyfriends with Girlfriends

    Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out—without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met.

    Incredibly funny and poignant, this twenty-first-century coming-of-age, coming out story—wrapped in a geek romance—is a knockout of a debut novel by Becky Albertalli.

    Plus don't miss Yes No Maybe So, Becky Albertalli's and Aisha Saeed's heartwarming and hilarious new novel, coming in 2020! 

    Editor's Note

    Cute teenage romance…

    You’ll love this book if you’re a champion of more LGBTQ representation in YA and if you generally enjoy quippy teenage wit. Simon’s coming out story is a great blend of lovable teenage hijinks, mystery, and cute romance.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateApr 7, 2015
    ISBN9780062411501
    Author

    Becky Albertalli

    Becky Albertalli is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of William C. Morris Award winner and National Book Award longlist title Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (now a major motion picture, Love, Simon); The Upside of Unrequited; Leah on the Offbeat; the Simonverse novella Love, Creekwood; What If It’s Us (cowritten with Adam Silvera); Yes No Maybe So (cowritten with Aisha Saeed); Kate in Waiting; and Imogen, Obviously, a Stonewall Honor Book. Becky lives with her family near Atlanta. You can visit her online at beckyalbertalli.com. 

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    • 4/5
      review soon

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    • 5/5
      I’ve listened to this book twice and loved it equally both times. Becky is a fantastic writer. She encapsulates the teen experience so well. And she’s funny as hell. The narrator does her justice for sure.
    • 5/5
      I really wanted to know who blue was and I thought the story was great!
    • 5/5
      Just absolutely beautiful. It is great to see a gay teen, just being a gay teen.
    • 4/5
      Sweet and light story about high school life and coming out as gay, bullying and the drama of being a teenager in love.
    • 4/5
      Very cute. I like that Simon didn't ever really have it figured out and that he could remain kind to Martin.
      Simon and his friends did make me snort a few times. It was a quick read with a diverse cast of characters but also included family and personal feelings and goals.
    • 5/5
      It's very rare, unheard of in fact, for me to read a book in one sitting but (and I'm aware it's cliched, sorry) I actually didn't want to put this book down. Simon is such an interesting and engaging person, I loved being inside his head and feeling everything he did.

      The story starts with the first anguish that someone has discovered his secret about his sexuality and the emails he sends to an anonymous student at their school, and takes us on a quick journey through his developing feelings for 'Blue' and his relationships with his friends.

      I'd been told that this was 'just a coming out story' and the person who told me that sold it short by a long shot. This story is so much more, and Simon's almost forced coming out is a sideline to the deeper look into friendships, how we know ourselves (can we ever), how well we know the people around us, the surprises and secrets that everyone hides.

      I loved how deeply we got into Simon's head, into his private life, and how he displayed his mortification when he realises the assumptions and prejudices he's been exhibiting.

      This is such a brilliantly written and emotional story. I smiled so much, I laughed, I almost cried, and now I'm done I want to read it all over again.
    • 5/5
      I've read and listened to this story multiple times now, and am so, so, sad to see it end every time. For a straight adult woman, Abertalli captures the life of a gay teen boy so perfectly. The entire cast of characters is authentic, in fact. I highly recommend fans of the film experience this book, which is a significantly different experience.
    • 5/5
      A darling gay romance book. I love how sweet and wholesome it is, about a boy figuring out his sexuality and about himself and its a really good read. I highly recommend.
    • 5/5
      Funny and so well written. If you liked the movie you will love the book.
    • 4/5
      I loved it so much! I'm so glad I've listened to the audiobook instead of picking up the book. As I'm not a regular contemporary reader it really helped me to dive into the story and to enjoy it. The narration is just amazing! I laughed so much! Simon is really well developed and pretty relatable. He was funny and cynical just so lovable... Despite some not-so-easy-subjects-to-talk-about my listening experience was still light and enjoyable. It is the cutest love story/romance I've ever listened to.
      This book made me happy.
      Bonus Point: Simon is a Harry Potter fan!!!!!
    • 4/5
      It was important information done in an entertaining way! I felt for Simon, it kept me wondering, and I was thoroughly charmed! I liked it a lot!
    • 3/5
      A little overhyped in my opinion. I don't understand why this book is so popular when our love interest hasn't REALLY been introduced.
    • 5/5
      Love love loved this book! I wasn’t too sure how I would like it but I love it so much. It had such an amazing ending and I went on an emotional roller coaster with no regrets!
    • 4/5
      Im new to this kind of story not the usual book I used to listen/read and it completely changes my perspective about bisexuals It kind of fascinate me in a way I thought I already knew like 80% of who they are the fact that I have lots of gay friends but I guess I was wrong anyway this books feel like home its like Simon is a long time friend of mine and just casually talking to me sitting in a stall and sipping our milkshake its feels so laid back.
    • 4/5
      This is such a cute and lovely story. I really enjoyed this one. Definitely recommend it.
    • 5/5
      Holy freaking amazing book! Now I can watch the movie!!!!! And It was nicely narrated!!!
    • 5/5
      I loved this! It has such an organic feel, like this could actually happen to someone . It was my favourite book for a while
    • 3/5
      I know it's blasphemy but i kinda like the movie better. Good coming out story
    • 4/5
      So cute! Not the part when someone is being virtually violent, but totaly the rest of it
    • 4/5
      pretty gay a little cliche and leaned into stereotypes at some points but an enjoyable highschool love and coming out story
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed the book. I'm not sure how I felt about the narrator.
    • 4/5
      I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT
    • 5/5
      I love this book sooooooo much. And the reader did a fantastic job!! I love Simon’s character and I love how perfect they made Blue even though no one is perfect he is basically perfect!! ?? Such an adorable YA read.
    • 5/5
      I only have one word outstanding and one of my favorite books
    • 5/5
      Pure fluff and cuteness all over the place, 10/10 would recommend this to anyone who wants a light and entertaining reading, loved it.
    • 5/5
      Absolutely love this book. The comically coming of age of a Gay American teen.
    • 5/5
      I loved this book. It was as if the author took a page from my life in high school and added more girl drama. I found myself visualizing my friends with in the pages of this gay coming of age book.
    • 5/5
      So much of this book is perfect. I identified so much with Simon throughout this. Coming out is not easy and this book made me feel so much of what I had when I had come out. Chalk full of emotions and expert writing. I'll probably be reading this again in a month.
    • 5/5
      Just awesome!! One of the best reads of this year!! I am amazed!!