Now that winter break is upon us, we finally have a little breathing room to do the things we like without the overwhelming threat of midterm projects or papers to worry about. Maybe you're a bookworm or maybe you hate reading. Whatever the case, here are five good books you should read before spring semester.

1. The Perks of Being A Wallflower

This book centers around Charlie, a freshman in high school who writes letters to a unnamed person whom he calls "friend." His letters are written simply and to-the-point, containing humor and sometimes emotional stories of his first year in high school and his adventure of making friends. If you're looking for an atypical novel and some life inspiration, this is a great read.

2. It's Kind Of A Funny Story

If you've ever had depression or anxiety, you can probably relate to the main character of this book. Written by Ned Vizzini, a fabulous author who created this novel based on his own experiences, this book details the life of seventeen-year-old Craig Gilner who is so obsessed with having a successful life that the mounting pressure sends him into a deep depression which ultimately leads to a suicide attempt. Craig admits himself to the psych ward where he unravels the sources of his anxiety. Told in a humorous manner, this book introduces what it's like to have anxiety and depression and how finding happiness is possible no matter the road taken.

3. A Work In Progress

This is a memoir written by Connor Franta, an Internet sensation, that has many inspiring messages and important reminders for young adults. I picked this book off a shelf without knowing who Connor Franta was or having read many memoirs, but I was pleasantly surprised with its content. From writing about his childhood in a small town to the feelings of concern for his future in college, there is a lot we young adults can relate to in this book, so I suggest you give it a read.