9 books to read over the holidays

They're making a list.
And checking it twice.
Trying to find books that are thoughtful and nice.

Saskatoon Morning hosted its first annual holiday book panel on Friday with two avid readers and writers in the city.

Alice Kuipers is the author of several young adult books, including her most recent, The Death of Us. Wes Funk is the author of several books including his autobiography, Wes Side Story. And Saskatoon Morning host Leisha Grebinski shares her picks as well.

Here's what they suggest you read over the holidays:

Wes Funk

1) The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

2) The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

3) Bow Grip by Ivan E. Coyote

Alice Kuipers

4) Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

5) The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell

6) The Art of Secrets by James Klise

Leisha Grebinski

7) Loving Frank by Nancy Horan

8) Nervous Conditions by TsitsiDangarembga

9) If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano

Got a book to recommend? Leave the title and the author's name in the comments section below.