With summer approaching in less than two months, many of us will have extra time on our hands. Summer is the perfect season to pick up a new hobby or get into an old one, and one of my personal favorites is reading.
Reading has become a lost art over the years, with only about 64% of adults saying they’ve read a book within the past year. These numbers are concerning, as reading has many benefits besides pure entertainment. It’s said to strengthen your brain, reduce stress, improve focus, and much more, making it one of the best hobbies for you mentally.
Although negative connotation is connected with reading for many students, when you truly take the time to discover the genres and authors you like, books can be more entertaining than a show or movie. Here are a few recommendations I have for books to read this spring or summer!
Justin is a guy who’s been cursed to have every woman he dates find their soulmate after breaking up with him. Emma, a travel nurse, experiences a similar curse. The two decide to fake date each other to break their curse, but their scheme ends up becoming more complicated than they originally intended.
The Riva siblings, Nina, Jay, Hud, and Kit, throw an end-of-summer party in August of 1983. Although it seems they have everything, their family secrets and personal struggles begin coming to light. The complexities of their relationship with one another is uncovered and they’re forced to deal with their problems head-on.
Two estranged sisters, Claire and Lydia, unite together after the murder of Claire’s husband. The two look for answers surrounding the death of their teenage sister, Julia, who died twenty years prior. As they search for answers, the secrets that destroyed their family begin to unravel, changing things forever.
This cult classic novel takes place during the summer of 1980. Cujo, a friendly Saint Bernard, is bitten by a rabid bat, which turns Cujo into a rabid, crazed dog. The dog terrorizes the town of Castle Rock and the Trenton Family, leaving a trail of devastation in his wake.
Ruth Wariner grew up in a polygamist colony isolated from much of society. In her memoir, she explores the struggles she encountered growing up in such an unorthodox environment, and ultimately, how she learned to live a normal life after escaping.
Anne, Neely, and Jennifer are all young women trying to make it in Hollywood. As they try to navigate the glamorous, but destructive world of LA, their lives intertwine. All three share their issues and successes in the entertainment industry, navigating fame, addiction, and personal tragedy together.
