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Overview
Every book that Isaac is seen reading in season 1 Heartstopper.
It was author and executive producer Alice Oseman’s decision to make Isaac such a prolific reader. Patrick Walters, the show’s executive producer, says it was written into the script that his character always has a book in hand.
“I think Alice had a lot of fun selecting [Isaac’s books],” Walters recalls. “She said to me, ‘It’s always going to be very, very funny if Isaac’s reading super-chunky books that are, like, Book 17 in a series of a huge multi-book sequence — and then, the next day, he’s onto something completely different. Like, wouldn’t that be really funny and iconic?’”
List and excerpts taken from a Netflix Tudum article by Lydia Wang
It was author and executive producer Alice Oseman’s decision to make Isaac such a prolific reader. Patrick Walters, the show’s executive producer, says it was written into the script that his character always has a book in hand.
“I think Alice had a lot of fun selecting [Isaac’s books],” Walters recalls. “She said to me, ‘It’s always going to be very, very funny if Isaac’s reading super-chunky books that are, like, Book 17 in a series of a huge multi-book sequence — and then, the next day, he’s onto something completely different. Like, wouldn’t that be really funny and iconic?’”
List and excerpts taken from a Netflix Tudum article by Lydia Wang
Isaac's Reading List (Heartstopper Season 1)
3 participants (9 books)
Overview
Every book that Isaac is seen reading in season 1 Heartstopper.
It was author and executive producer Alice Oseman’s decision to make Isaac such a prolific reader. Patrick Walters, the show’s executive producer, says it was written into the script that his character always has a book in hand.
“I think Alice had a lot of fun selecting [Isaac’s books],” Walters recalls. “She said to me, ‘It’s always going to be very, very funny if Isaac’s reading super-chunky books that are, like, Book 17 in a series of a huge multi-book sequence — and then, the next day, he’s onto something completely different. Like, wouldn’t that be really funny and iconic?’”
List and excerpts taken from a Netflix Tudum article by Lydia Wang
It was author and executive producer Alice Oseman’s decision to make Isaac such a prolific reader. Patrick Walters, the show’s executive producer, says it was written into the script that his character always has a book in hand.
“I think Alice had a lot of fun selecting [Isaac’s books],” Walters recalls. “She said to me, ‘It’s always going to be very, very funny if Isaac’s reading super-chunky books that are, like, Book 17 in a series of a huge multi-book sequence — and then, the next day, he’s onto something completely different. Like, wouldn’t that be really funny and iconic?’”
List and excerpts taken from a Netflix Tudum article by Lydia Wang
Challenge Books
1
Dune Messiah
Frank Herbert
Episode 1-
When we first see Isaac reading, he’s on the second book of Frank Herbert’s Dune series.
When we first see Isaac reading, he’s on the second book of Frank Herbert’s Dune series.
2
Naruto, Vol. 72: Uzumaki Naruto
Masashi Kishimoto
Episode 2-
Isaac is on the 72nd (final) volume of Naruto, the classic manga series about a ninja in-training.
Isaac is on the 72nd (final) volume of Naruto, the classic manga series about a ninja in-training.
3
Quantum Mechanics: The Theoretical Minimum
Leonard Susskind
Episode 3-
Isaac is reading Quantum Mechanics which is the sequel of The Theoretical Minimum: What You Need to Know to Start Doing Physics.
Isaac is reading Quantum Mechanics which is the sequel of The Theoretical Minimum: What You Need to Know to Start Doing Physics.
4
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Holly Jackson
Episode 4-
The first book in Holly Jackson’s Good Girl trilogy.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a YA book about a teenager who starts to investigate a closed murder case in her sleepy hometown.
The first book in Holly Jackson’s Good Girl trilogy.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a YA book about a teenager who starts to investigate a closed murder case in her sleepy hometown.
5
Proud: My Autobiography
Gareth Thomas
Episode 4-
Oseman, Walters and Lyn had a specific vision for the book Isaac would read on the sidelines as he watched rugby practice. “Alice said that she would love him to be reading a what are the rules of rugby–style book, but we couldn’t find a perfectly titled one,” Walters says.
Oseman, Walters and Lyn had a specific vision for the book Isaac would read on the sidelines as he watched rugby practice. “Alice said that she would love him to be reading a what are the rules of rugby–style book, but we couldn’t find a perfectly titled one,” Walters says.
He remembers Lyn coming up with the idea to use retired gay rugby player Gareth Thomas’ autobiography. “That speaks to the fact that Isaac, as a character, is always one beat ahead of what’s going on,” he says. “In Episode 4, a lot of the friends are kind of going, ‘Oh, is there something going on between Nick and Charlie?’ And it’s just nice to have Isaac standing there, reading this incredibly pointed queer book.”
6
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen
Episode 5-
As the friends are playing Monopoly, we see that Isaac has been reading Pride and Prejudice, a widely known and loved classic-lit romance novel by Jane Austen. (originally published in 1813)
As the friends are playing Monopoly, we see that Isaac has been reading Pride and Prejudice, a widely known and loved classic-lit romance novel by Jane Austen. (originally published in 1813)
7
Radio Silence
Alice Oseman
Episode 5-
At the bowling alley, Isaac is reading Radio Silence by Alice Oseman.
Radio Silence tells the story of Aled Last, a friend of Nick and Charlie's in the Heartstopper comics and other Oseman books. Isaac's character in the TV show replaces Aled's character from the books so this works as a subtle tribute to Aled from the books.
At the bowling alley, Isaac is reading Radio Silence by Alice Oseman.
Radio Silence tells the story of Aled Last, a friend of Nick and Charlie's in the Heartstopper comics and other Oseman books. Isaac's character in the TV show replaces Aled's character from the books so this works as a subtle tribute to Aled from the books.
8
Gender Explorers: Our Stories of Growing Up Trans and Changing the World
Juno Roche
Episode 7-
In the cafeteria, Isaac is reading Gender Explorers by Juno Roche. This book is a collection of interviews with young trans people.
In the cafeteria, Isaac is reading Gender Explorers by Juno Roche. This book is a collection of interviews with young trans people.
9
Save the World: There is No Planet B: Things You Can Do Right Now to Save Our Planet
Louise Bradford
Episode 8-
Isaac is reading There Is No Planet B at field day, in the final episode of season 1. This book outlines the steps that we, as individuals, can take to save the world.
Isaac is reading There Is No Planet B at field day, in the final episode of season 1. This book outlines the steps that we, as individuals, can take to save the world.