It doesn’t get much better in the “meet cute” department than having love blossom at a Christmas tree lot, like it does in Jay Asher’s adorably heart-warming novel What Light. The lights, the chill in the air, that glorious Christmas tree smell…

Ok, we admit that it might be a longshot to meet your next crush while you’re out shopping for a Frasier Fir with your family but that doesn’t mean you can’t entertain the fantasy. So, while you’re reading What Light and getting your fill of Christmas love and cheer, here are four other places to explore in your quest for romance.

SCHOOL

Alright, it might not be “cute” persay, but it is the place you likely spend most of your waking hours. You never know if that quiet lab partner you’ve been paired up with could turn out to be your next great love (or at least a prospective date for the next school dance!).

COFFEE SHOP

The odds are in your favor to meet someone at a place you visit often. So, if you’re like most of us and have contemplated an IV drop of coffee at some point in your life, chances are you frequent your local coffee place at least once a day. Next time you’re lingering over your latte, take a peek around—you never know if you’ll catch the gaze of a cutie looking for a distraction from his school paper.

BIRTHDAY PARTY

Sure, most parties you go to are the same pool of people you’re always hanging out with but you never know when a someone might bring a friend of a friend you’ve never met before and a connection is made. Food, friends, music, and fun can definitely make a person open to finding a new crush. Also, cake.

BOOKSTORE/LIBRARY

Ok, now we’re talking! What avid reader hasn’t daydreamed about accidentally brushing hands with a cutie who just so happens to be reaching for the same YA book as you are. Seriously, though, where better to meet your next heart’s desire than at the place where you already spend hours of your life, adding to your TBR pile? Also, do you really want to take a chance at meeting a non-reader anywhere else? NO THANKS!

Ready to experience the magic? Get your copy of What Light!