We all have days where we feel like there's a dark, stormy cloud overhead. Sometimes, this mood can be caused by the moody, dreary weather. It's on these days I prefer curling up with a thought-provoking, heartwrenching book to distract myself from my thoughts and the weather. Below is a list of books (in no particular order) to read during slow-paced, rainy days.

1. The Art of Starving by Sam Miller

This book came under my radar when I saw it was reviewed by Roxanne Gay, author of "Bad Feminist" and "Hunger." It follows the story of a gay, bullied teen who develops an eating disorder and is under the impression that starving himself gives him superpowers. To me, this feels like it will be a difficult novel to get through but also a book I'll need to devour in one sitting.

2. A Thousand Beginnings and Endings by Ellen Oh

Being a huge fan of diverse stories and Asian literature, I've been keeping an eye out on this book for a while. This book is a collection of East and South Asian folklore and mythologies reimagined by fifteen bestselling authors. These authors include Cindy Pon, Renée Ahdieh, Julie Kagawa, and more! It won't be out until the summer of 2018, but it's something to look out for.

3. Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi

While contemporary romance isn't my usual go-to genre for reading, there's something about rainy days that makes these types of novels more appealing. "Emergency Contact" follows the story of two people, a girl named Penny who is looking for a new beginning and discovery in college, and a boy named Sam who is stuck at a crappy job and living situation, trying to figure out how to work his way toward his dreams. After they meet and swap numbers, their relationship over texting develops and inspires them. I'm confident that this story is going to be heartwarming and entertaining.