There’s nothing I love more than lounging on a sandy beach, light salty breeze tickling my face with the sun shining overhead, and a great book in my hand. Particularly when it’s Spring Break and all the stress of midterms and profit shares have long washed away.
If you’re like me and are craving to read a book that doesn’t result in an essay or test, check these fun reads out!
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
John Green writes a stunningly witty and heart-swelling piece about two teenagers who meet at a Cancer Kid Support Group. Our narrator, Hazel, is sixteen years old and terminally ill. But her half-hopeful world is turned upside down when she meets amputee Augustus and their charming love story begins. Through the bonding of Hazel’s favorite book and Augustus’ positive philosophy on life and death, John Green shows us the raw truths behind cancer and how these teens face the questions of the human conditions.
The Weight of Blood by Laura McHugh
Gripping and suspenseful, Laura McHugh writes of two mysterious disappearances that occur a generation apart. Sixteen year-old Laura Dane is haunted by both the disappearance of her mother many years ago and the new murder of her friend Cheri. The story is incredibly compelling as Laura finds connections between the two, exploring the secrets we keep, and how far we will go to protect the ones we love.
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling
Take a wildly fun ride into Mindy Kaling’s life: her struggles, her romances, her friendships, and life in Hollywood. You may remember her as Kelly Kapoor in The Office or later starring in her own sitcom The Mindy Project. She shares her own insecurities, shopping compulsions, and obsession with snack foods in this book of personal essays. She’ll make you laugh, cry, and even embrace the reality check we all need.
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
If you’re looking to be inspired, empowered, or preparing for your own career in the business world of men – then you’ve come to the right place. Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, examines the root causes to women’s stall in achieving leadership roles in government and industry. Through personal stories and statistical research, she points out the many gender biases still operating all over the workplace. She challenges everyone to change the conversation from women can’t to what they can do in the workplace. Sandberg’s book is a call to action full of practice advice for building both a satisfying career and achieving personal fulfillment. It’s full of useful tips for working women and how we can define and balance our lives.
The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks
Don’t shy away from this guilty pleasure, we all know you’ve been dying to get your fingers on Nicholas Spark’s latest novel. It’s a double love story, following two couples separated by years and experience, their lives converging in pleasantly unsuspecting ways. You’ll quickly find yourself rooting for ninety-year old Ira Levinson struggling to regain consciousness after a car crash and swooning for Luke, one sexy cowboy Sophia Danko can’t seem to resist.