Are you a fan of Heartstopper, Netflix’s original romantic drama series based on the graphic novel by author Alice Oseman? If so, you know the story is centered around Nick and Charlie, two British grammar school boys who develop romantic feelings for each other. But let’s not forget about Isaac, Charlie’s kind-hearted, introverted, book-worm best friend. In nearly all of season one’s episodes, he is shown reading or studying—and we have the list of everything he reads in the show. Be the superfan you were meant to be by checking out all of Isaac’s reads below, plus the Heartstopper graphic novel and a Roku so you can watch the show with our Netflix account!
Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert
As seen in Episode 1
Dune Messiah continues the story of Paul Atreides, better known—and feared—as the man christened Muad’Dib. As Emperor of the Known Universe, he possesses more power than a single man was ever meant to wield. Worshipped as a religious icon by the fanatical Fremens, Paul faces the enmity of the political houses he displaced when he assumed the throne—and a conspiracy conducted within his own sphere of influence. And even as House Atreides begins to crumble around him from the machinations of his enemies, the true threat to Paul comes to his lover, Chani, and the unborn heir to his family’s dynasty.
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Naruto Volume 72 by Masashi Kishimoto
As seen in Episode 2
In the village of Konohagakure, school is literally a battlefield where classmates are ninjas in training, competing to become the greatest ninja in the land.
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Quantum Mechanics: The Theoretical Minimum by Leonard Susskind and Art Friedman
As seen in Episode 3
From the bestselling author of The Theoretical Minimum, an accessible introduction to the math and science of quantum mechanics, Quantum Mechanics is a (second) book for anyone who wants to learn how to think like a physicist. In this book, physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman offer a first course in the theory and associated mathematics of the strange world of quantum mechanics.
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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
As seen in Episode 4
As her senior capstone project, Pippa Fitz-Amobi is determined to find the real killer in a closed, local murder case, but not everyone wants her meddling in the past.
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Proud by Gareth Thomas
As seen in Episode 4
Gareth Thomas had it all. He was a national hero and a sporting icon. To him, rugby was an expression of cultural identity, a sacred code. It gave him everything except the freedom to be himself. But all his success didn’t make the strain of hiding who he really was go away. His fear that telling the truth about his sexuality would lose him everything he loved almost sent him over the edge. The deceit ended when Gareth became the world’s most prominent athlete to come out as a gay man. His gesture has strengthened strangers, and given him a fresh perspective. Gareth’s inspiring and moving story transcends the world of sport to tell a universal truth about feeling like an outsider, and facing up to who you really are.
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
As seen in Episode 5
Spirited Elizabeth Bennet is one of a family of five daughters, and with no male heir, the Bennet estate must someday pass to their priggish cousin William Collins. Therefore, the girls must marry well—and thus is launched the story of Elizabeth and the arrogant bachelor Mr. Darcy, in a novel renowned as the epitome of romance and wit. Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen’s masterwork, an entertaining portrait of matrimonial rites and rivalries, timeless in its hilarity and its honesty.
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Radio Silence by Alice Oseman
As seen in Episode 5
A studious girl and a quiet, straight-A boy start a controversial podcast together that challenges their courage and forces them to confront issues in the form of backlash and censorship.
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Gender Explorers: Our Stories of Growing Up Trans and Changing the World by Juno Roche
As seen in Episode 8
In this life-affirming, heartening and refreshing collection of interviews, young trans people offer valuable insight and advice into what has helped them to flourish and feel happy in their experience of growing up trans. Speaking openly and candidly about their gender, their experiences of coming out, their aspirations and their fears—accompanied by interviews and support from their parents and carers—this book is beautiful proof of the potential for trans children to live rich and fulfilling lives when given the support and love they need.
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There is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Maker or Break Years by Mike Berners-Lee
As seen in Episode 8
Mike Berners-Lee thinks, writes, researches and consults on sustainability and responses to the challenges of the 21st century. He is the founder of Small World Consulting (SWC), an associate company of Lancaster University, which works with organizations from small businesses to the biggest tech giants. SWC is a leader in the field of carbon metrics, targets and actions.
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