Here’s All Of The Books Isaac Reads in Heartstopper Season 3
Beloved Heartstopper character Isaac (Tobie Donovan) is known to be quite the book enthusiast and is almost always seen with a novel in hand. In season 3, this trend continues as he further explores his asexuality, aromanticism, and overall identity. This exploration is further enhanced by his book choices. Here are 8 books Isaac reads in Heartstopper season 3 that you should add to your TBR.
Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe
The Paris gang reunites for a beach day in episode 1 where Isaac can be seen reading Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer. This is an autobiography that details the life of the author, who uses e/em/eir pronouns.
After identifying with asexuality in season 2, Isaac finds further understanding of himself through reading this book.
You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry
Isaac is picking up his GSCE results with a copy of Emily Henry's You and Me on Vacation in hand in episode 2. Americans will know the hit book by the title The People You Meet On Vacation — which is coincidentally getting a Netflix adaptation starring Tom Blyth and Emily Bader.
It tells the story of Alex and Poppy, two friends who met in college and take trips together annually, as they eventually fall in love.
This is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone
Isaac is seen reading This How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone during the school assembly in episode 3.
The sapphic love story with a time travel twist gained popularity last year on BookTok.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Isaac playfully chastises Charlie for recommending The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller to him in episode 4. The two share their mutual sadness over the heart wrenching ending that is sure to trigger tears.
Christmas Days: 12 Stories and 12 Feasts for 12 Days by Jeanette Winterson
In the middle of the season, there is a Christmas episode pulled straight from Alice Oseman’s novella Nick and Charlie. While others are celebrating the holidays with family, Isaac is seen cooped up in his bedroom reading Jeanette Winterson's Christmas Days: 12 Stories and 12 Feasts for 12 Days.
The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hard
Instead of paying attention to an unhelpful sex ed class in episode 7, Isaac reads The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton.
I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
The gang reunites at the fair in the final episode, while Isaac reads I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson.
It follows twins who weave in and out of each others lives as they search from independence. This parallels may of the character’s storylines, as half of the group prepares to go off to university.
