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Allie Lee

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Typically, the average college lifestyle leaves minimal time for pleasure reading. This semester, I want to change that for myself and carve out ample time to read novels and books that I actually enjoy. For those of you interested, here are 5 good reads for the new semester that can help you alleviate some stress and escape the real world for a little while:

1. The Book Thief - Markus Zusak

Hands down one of my favorite novels.

2. The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald

Great, quick, and classic read.

3. 13 Reasons Why - Jay Asher

This will book will keep you guessing until the very end.

4. The Diary of Anne Frank - Anne Frank

Such a classic.

5. The Harry Potter Series - J.K Rowling

You can never go wrong with J.K. Rowling. Ever.

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