Are you stuck in a reading rut?
Are you trying to find a book that keeps you entertained, yet is also very
thought provoking? As someone who loves to read and gets easily bored during
the summer, I know the challenges of finding a good book to read during the
sunny summer days. This is why I have dedicated this post to 4 books that will
keep you reading well after the summer sun sets.
How to Be a Heroine: Or, What I've Learned from Reading too Much
by:
Samantha Ellis: If you explored the lands of Terra Haute with Scarlett or
pushed through life’s hardships with Anne, then you will love this piece by
Samantha Ellis. In each chapter she reexamines the classic heroines in her life
that helped shape her adolescence and view of feminism. She gives a refreshing
perspective on each character and even admits that some of the characters she
idolized as a teenager were not the pictures of perfection she once thought.
This book is great for anyone who wants an entertaining perspective on the
classics and how they relate to the modern day!
Pride and Prejudice
: By Jane Austen: I know! I know! Any Janeites
reading this may be thinking, I’ve already read this, why on earth are you
suggesting something I’ve read a million times? I completely get it, but this
book is on the list for anyone who felt that it was over-hyped when they were
younger (*cough*me*cough*) and tried reading it. For those of you who fall in
that category, trust me, I get that feeling, but the book I mentioned above
convinced me to give this novel a second chance. If you read it after reading
the first book on the list, in which a Janeite openly criticizes certain parts
of the story, then you will probably actually enjoy reading Jane Austen, I
promise.
Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps
: By: Kelly Williams Brown: If you’re the
kind of reader that wants to learn how to do something while you read, then
this book is for you. This book is a life saver! The author openly admits that
being an adult is hard, but that you will survive it. Each section is dedicated
to teaching a practical skill that you wished you were taught in school without
sounding condescending. The author even includes some funny horror stories of
how she picked up these skills, because as she mentions several times
throughout the book that nobody is perfect.
A Man Called Intrepid: The Incredible True Story of the Master Spy Who Helped Win World War II
: By: William Stevenson: If you’re a big fan of
James Bond, thrillers, and spy novels, then you’ll love this book. It focuses
on the formation of the different intelligence agencies formed by the Allies
during World War II and everything that went into winning the war. It covers
everything from the events leading up to World War II, to the cracking of
Enigma, and much, much more. This book gives you a unique view of World War II
that you never got in the classroom!
Are there any books you think are
must reads? Feel free to leave any suggestions in the comments and I may put
add them in!
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