March 2 is National Reading Day and in honor of this holiday, the collegiettes at Her Campus are sharing the books that they’re loving right now (yes, some of us have time to read on top of all our assignments!).
With Spring Break around the corner, even if you don’t usually have time to read, you can grab one of the books below and veg out on the beach, the couch, or on your way to wherever you’re going and escape to a different world. Enjoy our recommendations!
And as always, let us know what you’re reading and loving by leaving a comment below.
I just finished “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn and I couldn’t put it down! It’s a dark, addicting, twisted thriller about a man’s wife who goes missing. I would highly recommend reading it–but only if you don’t have a lot of work due in the next few days, because you won’t be able to stop reading it once you’ve started.
– Michelle Lewis, Life Editor, UNC Chapel Hill
I’m loving “My Misspent Youth” by Meghan Daum because it’s a collection of personal memoir style essays and I’m in the process of writing my own personal memoir.
– Erica Avesian, Contributing Writer, University of Michigan
I just finished reading “The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference” by Malcolm Gladwell. Gladwell is one of my favorite writers because he always simplifies dense concepts so flawlessly, and “The Tipping Point” is no exception! It’s an extremely applicable and thoughtful work, and it really made me examine all the smaller pieces of life that make a gigantic impact. For example, Gladwell deconstructs the making of “Sesame Street” and explains how tiny nuances in the show made it an international hit. It’s so cool!
– Lily Herman, Contributing Writer, Wesleyan University
I recently finished reading “The Racketeer” by John Grisham, and I really liked it! It has a serious plot, but the story is suspenseful all the way through. It’s not normally the type of book I read, but I had heard good things about it and I’m so happy I tried it! It’s interesting and keeps you on your toes as a reader.
– Alex Gladu, Contributing Writer, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
I love “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This” by Kate White. She has such an awesome personality, and she gives great career and internship advice. I couldn’t put it down!
– Alexis Benveniste, Editorial Intern, Indiana University
“Basic Black: The Essential Guide for Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life)” by Cathie Black is my favorite book right now. A pioneer in the publishing industry, Black provides invaluable advice about improving your career, your life and yourself—perfect for the professional collegiette!
-Lesley Siu, Campus Correspondent, American University
“Love is a Mixtape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time” by Rob Sheffield–this is a book for anyone who loves music, or loves love. Written by a Rolling Stone columnist, it is an autobiographical narrative about Rob and his wife, their epic love story, and her tragically early death. He recounts memories both from his youth and his relationship, framed by the mix tapes he listened to at the time. It’s funny, sad and thought provoking!
– Sarah Gilson, Contributing Writer, Loyola Marymount University
“Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child” by Bob Spitz is what I’ve most recently read and loved. I love to cook, and the life of Julia Child fascinates me. This most recent book about her life is personal, funny, and beautifully written. This biography builds on others that have been written about her, adding even more detail to a life that was full, warm, and purposeful. I think it paints her personality wonderfully and I enjoyed that the facts were peppered with colorful stories and anecdotes from friends and family. I loved it!
– Rachel Wendte, Contributing Writer, Butler University
“The End of Men” by Hanna Rosin. It’s a fascinating, pithy look at how women are rising to the top and men are falling behind — the chapter about college relationships really struck a chord!
– Katie Naymon, Contributing Writer, Johns Hopkins University
“Lullabies for Little Criminals” by Heather O’Neill. I am only about halfway through, but I love this book because it is set in Montreal where I go to school. It’s about a young girl growing up with a drug-addict father. She ends up hanging out with the wrong crowd of girls, driving her to do things that are unimaginable for most thirteen year old girls.
– Katrina Kairys, Campus Correspondent, McGill University