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Which Books Should Your Favorite TV Characters Read This Summer?

Because everyone needs a beach read.

What's a TV character to do during a long summer hiatus? Read, of course! Just like us, they need a good, page-turning book to read while curled up on the beach. (Are there beaches in Winterfell?)

From Sansa Stark to Caroline Forbes, we've curated a few perfectly gripping summer reading lists for our favorite TV characters. Because fictional people are people too.

Caitlin Snow

The CW

Caitlin Snow - The Flash

"Steelheart" by Brandon Sanderson -- "Steelheart" is set in a world shaped by The Calamity, a meteor in the sky which has granted comic-book superhero-style powers to mere humans, now called Epics. (Not meta-humans, sorry.) One of the defining themes in Sanderson's unique novel is that absolute power corrupts absolutely -- there are no superheroes. Hmmm. We think it will be an interesting read for Caitlin Snow... aka Killer Frost.

"Leaving Time" by Jodi Picoult -- In her short life, Caitlin has experienced a lot of grief, and we think she could benefit from reading Picoult's latest page-turning novel, which focuses on loss, grief and one daughter's search for the truth. Oh, and elephants.

"All the Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven -- This heartwarming YA novel is "Eleanor and Park" meets "The Fault in Our Stars." Basically, it will give Caitlin lots of feels.

Caroline Forbes

Caroline Forbes

"The Marriage Plot" by Jeffrey Eugenides -- Oh, to be young, idealistic and in pursuit of true love. This has Caroline's name written all over it.

"Bossypants" by Tina Fey -- In the "Vampire Diaries" season finale, Caroline said she wanted to put herself first... aka be a BO$$. Obviously, she needs to take some time for herself and read Tina Fey's funny memoir "Bossypants."

"Landline" by Rainbow Rowell -- Part love story, part fantasy, "Landline" is an insightful and funny take on love and relationships. In it, career-driven Georgie uses a magic phone to connect to the past and communicate with her husband -- and ultimately fix their marriage. We're pretty confident that Caroline is currently reading this in her father's cabin.

Sansa Stark

HBO

Sansa Stark

"Not That Kind Of Girl" by Lena Dunham -- I think we can all agree that Sansa Stark needs a laugh. Dunham's debut novel is funny, endearing and incredibly frank.

"Bad Feminist" by Roxanne Gay -- Sansa has been through hell and back on "Game of Thrones," and we think it's time for this burgeoning feminist to curl up with Roxane Gay's best-selling collection of bad-ass essays.

"Mosquitoland" by David Arnold -- Sansa has lost her entire family (or so she thinks), so we think she's longing for a heartfelt mother-daughter journey. Arnold's novel follows Mim, who has recently moved from Cleveland to Mississippi (or Mosquitoland as Mim derisively calls it) with her father and new stepmother. When Mim becomes convinced that her stepmother is keeping her from her mother, she steals money and hits the road to Cleveland to reunite with her mom, who's been keeping secrets of her own.

Hanna Marin

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"The Cuckoo's Calling" by Robert Galbraith/J.K. Rowling -- Hanna loves a good true crime novel, so "The Cuckoo's Calling" is a must-read for this Liar. The novel follows Cormoran Strike, a private investigator who is hired to look into the supposed suicide of famous supermodel Lula Landry. Needless to say, it takes more than a few crazy twists and turns, but unlike "Pretty Little Liars," it leaves its readers with a satisfying ending.

"The Lost Girls" by Robert Kolker -- "The Lost Girls" recounts the true-life search for a serial killer still at large on Long Island, and presents a humanizing look into the world of online escorts. In other words, it will keep Hanna up all night because once you start this page-turner, you can't stop.

"Vanishing Girls" by Lauren Oliver -- Secrets and lies! Oliver's novel is the gripping story of two sisters inexorably altered by a terrible accident. When one of them goes missing, it's up to her sister to find her... before it's too late.

Seth Cohen

Fox

Seth Cohen

"The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay" by Michael Chabon -- Yes, he's read it at least a thousand times already, but that doesn't mean he's going to stop now. It's an essential read in the Seth Cohen Starter Pack.

"Me, Earl and the Dying Girl" by Jesse Andrews -- The protagonist of "Me, Earl and the Dying Girl" is a teen named Greg, and he's pretty much the YA equivalent of Seth Cohen. Also known as Mr. Invisible, Greg has one friend (Earl) and they like to make their own remakes of classical movies. Those movies were reserved only for Earl and Greg... until he re-befriended Rachel, his failed girlfriend in middle school who's recently been diagnosed with leukemia. Yes, it's another cancer story, but it's also pretty hilarious. It's the kind of novel Cohen could read during his next road trip to TJ.

"The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy" by Sam Maggs -- Duh. Seth Cohen is a proud fanboy and feminist.

Jane Villanueva

The CW

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"Where'd You Go, Bernadette: A Novel" by Maria Semple -- The Villanueva women are extremely close. Though they might not always see eye to eye, Jane and her mom Xo are best friends. Semple's novel is a mother-daughter story of love and loss. Plus, like "Jane," it finds the perfect balance between absurdity and heartfelt authenticity.

"Beautiful Ruins" by Jess Walter -- Jane loves telenovela, and Walter's soapy beach read is the perfect fit for our favorite romantic.

"Big Little Lies" by Liane Moriarty -- A tale of murder, lies and family relationships, "Big Little Lies" reads like an extended episode of "Jane The Virgin." The only thing missing is the Narrator!

Major Lilywhite

The CW

Major - iZombie

"World War Z" by Max Brooks -- Considered to be one of the best horror novels ever written, "World War Z" is a collection of survivor stories compiled by the narrator from across the globe. They recount the undead contagion that nearly destroyed humanity. Perhaps zombie-hunter Major could draw some inspo from these survivor stories.

"Boneshaker" by Cherie Priest -- Set in Seattle (meta, right?), "Boneshaker" focuses on events following a great catastrophe in which a mining machine ran amok destroying the city and releasing blight gas. The gas gradually causes those who breathe it to become "rotters." Now, a mother must journey into the cordoned area to rescue her son. As the resident Hero Guy on "iZombie," we think Major would appreciate this epic odyssey.

"Warm Bodies" by Isaac Marion -- Because when he ultimately finds out about his ex-fiancee/soulmate's zombie status, he's going to need to realize that not all zombies are monsters. In fact, some of them can be downright charming.

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