Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, by Benjamin Alire Sáenz from Best Young Adult Books of All Time

What it's about: Aristotle and Dante are outcasts who think they have nothing in common — until they meet at a pool and Dante offers to teach Aristotle how to swim. The two become inseparable as their friendship deepens and strengthens, and wrestle with frustrated romantic feelings. Top quote: "I bet you could sometimes find all the mysteries of the universe in someone's hand." Goodreads rating: 4.31/5