Spring Break means relaxation. Whether you’re lucky enough to be jetting off to somewhere warm and tropical, or just lounging on the couch at home, you’re going to need a good book to keep you company. With so little time during the semester for pleasure reading,
Spring Break is a great time to indulge your mind. Here are a few suggestions varying from light to life changing:
For the Harry Potter & Twilight Lovers:
1. The Hunger Games Trilogy By Suzanne Collins
In the ruins of North America, twenty-four teenagers fight to the death on live TV for the entertainment of their government.
(In theaters March 23, 2012)
For the Helpless Romantic:
2. The Lucky One By Nicholas Sparks
A U.S. Marine finds a photo of a woman that brings him luck in many ways including finding the love of his life.
(In theaters April 20, 2012)
For the Classic Girl:
3. On The Road By Jack Kerouac
This classic novel is the semi autobiographical work based on the life and travels of Kerouac and his friends across mid-century America.
(Movie US release date TBA)
For the Old Souls:
4. How To Love An American Man By Kristine Gasbarre
In her memoir, Gasbarre learns through the stories of her grandmother what it takes to not only love a man, but to love herself.
For the Girl Always One Step Ahead:
5. All Work, No Pay By Lauren Berger
Lauren Berger, also known as “The Intern Queen” advises college students on how to get internships and make the most of them.
For the Woman to Be:
6. Blueprints for Building Better Girls By Elissa Schappell
Eight humorous but heart-string-pulling stories from college party girls to mothers-to-be are tied together through the shared experience of girls turning into women.
For the World Traveler:
7. Wanderlust By Elisabeth Eaves
Eaves’ memoir follows her across five continents that open the world to new experiences, people, and love.
For the Spiritually Inclined:
8. A New Earth By Eckhart Tolle
Tolle offers readers a shift in consciousness that provides a sense of inner piece.
For the Criers:
9. Lone Wolf By Jodi Picoult
A bitter brother and empathetic sister must decide whether to keep their father alive through life support despite a slim chance of recovery, or pull the plug.
For Those Who Loved “The Help”
10. The Dry Glass of August By Anna Jean Mayhew
A poignant tale of Southern life in the midst of segregation and how it affects the path of a young woman on her way to adulthood.
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