12 Book Boyfriends You Should Date This Valentine's Day

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hatever your relationship status is on Facebook, if you're a certified book lover, you know that a date with a fictional character is one of the best ways to celebrate Valentine's Day. It can get a little bit stressful to celebrate the Day of Hearts because of the crowds and the lines and whatnot. So if you feel like staying inside the house and enjoying the comfort of your bed, these guys are your best companions. :)



1. Cricket from Lola and The Boy Next Door
Aha! You probably thought I'd pick Etienne St. Clair since I loved Anna and the French Kiss. Well, I did think of doing that but I think Cricket deserves some recognition this time. Unlike Etienne, Cricket is tall. He's a genius, an inventor who can literally give you the stars, and a really nice, sweet, kind guy. Plus, he can give you tickets to the next winter Olympics. ;)
Where He'll Most Likely Take You: A planetarium or an open area where you can stargaze. He's romantic and nerdy like that.

2. Dash from Dash and Lily's Book of Dares
Dash isn't a guy you can call romantic. But who needs romance when you can get a smart, oddly funny, and articulate guy like Dash? I don't imagine him to be super good-looking but he's definitely charming.
Where He'll Most Likely Take You: A library where you can feed your book lust. You'll each pick a book and talk about it afterwards. Ideal booknerd date, if you ask me.

3. Percy Jackson from all the PJO and HoO books
No list is complete without Percy Jackson, right? LOL. By now you know all about my obsession with this demigod but I have good reasons, okay? This guy is seriously funny, sassy, confident, brave, cute (don't ask how I know. I just know, even without imagining Logan Lerman's face), smart, and strong. Plus, when he was given a chance to become a god and be immortal, he declined and chose to stay human with Annabeth (sorry, I hope I didn't spoil anyone) so you know that his heart's in the right place.
Where He'll Most Likely Take You: Mount Olympus? Nah. He's more of a beach dude so he'll take you to the ocean. Probably a cruise with swimming lessons and kissing underwater (he can build a bubble big enough for the two of you so you won't drown). I don't know about you but I'm definitely signing up for that.

4. Adam from If I Stay and Where She Went
The Adam from If I Stay and the Adam from Where She Went are like two different guys because of all the drama between these two books. You get a cool, sweet, relaxed guy from the first book and a lonely, vulnerable man in the second one. It may sound depressing but hey, men aren't supposed to be always strong and unfazed. Sometimes, we like seeing them show feelings, too.
Where He'll Most Likely Take You: Because he's a musician -- and a popular one at that -- he'll probably take you to a concert or a small out-of-town gig. You get to choose, actually. He's sensitive like that. #FEELS

5. Simon from The Mortal Instruments series
I like Jace. But I feel for the underdog. Simon, Clary's best friend since they were kids, is the most underrated character in their group simply because he's not a Shadowhunter and basically a mundane until he was bitten and turned into a vampire. Despite this, he's brave and he's willing to do anything for the people he love. He's willing to risk his life for his friends, even for Jace and Alec who are not really that close to him. And he was one of the most developed characters by the end of the series.
Where He'll Most Likely Take You: Church? JK. Simon's a pretty low-key guy so he'll probably have coffee with you or have pizza delivered at your place. Is that boring?

6. Ethan from Something Borrowed and Something Blue
Of course I'm really thinking of John Krasinski from the movie and the guy is awesome. But Ethan from the books is also nice. Between him and Dex (from Something Borrowed), I think Ethan is the better guy. He's responsible, talented, kind, and sweet but he's also brutally honest. He didn't take crap from anyone, especially Darcy, and it made all the difference.
Where He'll Most Likely Take You: The park, of course! A quiet, uncrowded, a little bit hidden park in London. :)



7. Will from the Slammed trilogy
I'm actually on the fence with this one because although Will has good qualities and he's been known to make girls swoon (myself included), I also found him to be too cheesy at times. But in general, he was a great man. And come on, any guy who rocks at slam poetry automatically makes it on my list.
Where He'll Most Likely Take You: Besides poetry slam? Hmm... He'll probably take you for a ride on his truck. He'll bring grilled cheese sandwiches which he made himself.[pullquote][/pullquote]

8. Jake from Cinderella Screwed Me Over
Jake is one of the most patient characters I've ever encountered. He's kind, sweet, mega swoon-worthy, funny, and did I mention patient? He will listen to you as you blabber about your life and he will always be there when you need him. He's not perfect but he makes it look like he is.
Where He'll Most Likely Take You: He owns a restaurant, you guys! But no, he won't take you there, that's so cliche. He's rich but he's pretty laid-back so he'll cook your favorite food and then you can watch action movies together.

9. Noah from The Notebook (and The Wedding, which you probably haven't read)
You probably saw this one coming from a mile away. I have read and watched so many Nicholas Sparks books/movies, and after watching The Best of Me, I was completely ready to stop. His novels have started looking generic to me. But Noah Calhoun remains a favorite to me. Of course, it helps that it was Ryan Gosling who portrayed him. But Noah from the books was just as awesome. He's passionate, persistent, hardworking, and a true blue romantic. If you're the type who believe in soul mates, Noah's someone you'd want to spend your whole life with.
Where He'll Most Likely Take You: A Valentine's Day date is Noah's area of expertise. You'll start your day with breakfast in bed. Or by sipping coffee on the front porch. He'll give you flowers straight from his garden. And then you'll go to the beach or row your boat in the lake. If that isn't romantic, then I don't know what is.

10. Paul from A Thousand Pieces of You
If Noah's romance isn't for you, maybe you need a quiet, mysterious kind of guy who's not too big on words but is  willing to risk everything for you. That's Paul Markov. He's a physicist so he's smart, but he's not arrogant. He's a man of few words but his words matter. What he lacks in words, he can make up in action. Paul's very brave and he won't think twice about risking his life for the ones he love.
Where He'll Most Likely Take You: A super futuristic Japan? 16th century America? Or on a different planet? Take your pick, 'cause Paul's Firebird can take you there.

11. Graham from This is What Happy Looks Like
Graham Larkin is a star but don't let that fool you. Behind the camera, Graham is a funny, witty, down to earth teenage kid. And he has a pet pig named Wilbur who likes to take walks. I mean, isn't that enough reason to date him?
Where He'll Most Likely Take You: The beach, of course! You'll swim, eat whoopie pies, and make out before watching the sunset.

12. Luke from The Secret Identity of Devon Delaney (and Devon Delaney Should Totally Know Better, which I haven't read yet)
Has anyone read this adorable book? I have fond memories of reading this several years ago. I loved it so much. Luke was my favorite character and if you've read the book, you'll understand why. Luke hangs out with the school's cool group, the A-listers. But unlike his best friend, Luke is, in reality, smart and kind and funny. He's the type who cares about his school project. And he will walk you home and even play with your younger sibling. Thinking about him makes me want to read this book again.
Where He'll Most Likely Take You: To the ice skating rink! He's probably not good at it, but he knows you will like it. ;)

Whew! That was a long list. But I sure had fun doing this. :D



Do you have other book boyfriends that you think should be in this list? Let me know in the Comments!