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5 Thrilling Books To Read Over Winter Break That Aren't Your College Textbook

I'm all for cozying up under a blanket on a cloudy day and binge-watching your favorite shows, but to me, sometimes there's nothing quite like reading a really good book. It lets your imagination run wild instead of showing everything to you right there on screen, and I always feel pretty accomplished once I've finished reading it. Here's a list of some of my favorite books I've read, and you can read too!

The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz

This isn't your typical book about a murder mystery; instead, an author and cop come head to head in the re-telling of this thrilling story full of unexpected turns. If you need a reason to stay up until 3 a.m. again, here you go.

Happiness for Humans by P. Z. Reizen

Want a reason to become spooked by just how powerful and amazing technology can be? In this book, two Artificial Intelligence robots fight for love, except one wants a couple's love to blossom, and the other wants to destroy it, and it's written from their respective points of view.

Chaos by Patricia Cornwell

Medical examiner Dr. Scarpetta stumbles upon two girls.... who've stumbled across a body. Tracking the supposed killer is impossible for her as well as her team of investigators, and the media gets a hold of the case and starts questioning her judgment on a case where the cause of the death seems less like a freak accident with each passing moment.

Sam's Letters to Jennifer by James Patterson

While the name James Patterson seems synonymous to murder mysteries and the like, this book is quite different. A woman is drawn back to the town where she grew up, and finds a group of letters in the house where she spent most of her time. I can't quite tell you much more than that, but trust me, you won't be able to put this book down.

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Taking place in Nazi Germany, this book follows the emotional and tumultuous journey of a young girl whose younger brother passes away and it taken in by a foster family, who teaches her to read and write. Because she realizes how powerful reading and writing can be, she steals books during a time when books were being burned. This book is really emotionally powerful and you won't be able to put it down.

So, what are you waiting for? Get the blankets, hot chocolate, and crack open a book!

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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