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6 Books to Add to Your Reading List

"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies"

Jul 17, 2017

Mercyhurst University

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6 Books to Add to Your Reading List

This summer I made it a priority to read more and keep my mind in "tip-top shape". I noticed last year that that even though a mere 3 months passed by, going back to the college studying lifestyle was a bit difficult. I know many people have this issue, especially students, but by keeping your reading list updated, you'll be ready for anything in the fall semester.

I made a list of books that I wanted to read this summer and I am about halfway through, so I wanted to combine the "finished" book list with the "to read" book list in this article in order to give you some inspiration.

1. Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen

This book has been an all-time favorite of mine for a few years and this summer I wanted to re-read it. I'm not one to re-read books (I have a few key few that I will) so this one is a great one.

Check out the synopsis and Amazon page here.

2. The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout

I haven't read this book yet, but I've heard great reviews and after my current novel, this is next.

Check out the synopsis and Amazon page here.

3. The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien

Another one of my all time favorites, The Hobbit is a classic. In addition to the popular novels, I think that everyone should throw in a classic here and there in order to appreciate a different style of writing; and if you like fantasy check out the famous story of The Hobbit.

Check out the synopsis and Amazon page here.

4. A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

Now, everybody knows this book from the heartbreaking movie, starring Many Moore and Shane West. This movie was released in 2002, and the original story by Sparks was based in the 1950's. so a lot of things are different. I loved the story, and I love the book as well as the movie, but for anyone who is a fan of the movie before the book, please beware that the book is very different.

Check out the synopsis and Amazon page here.

5. We Crossed a Bridge and It Trembled: Voices from Syria by Wendy Pearlman

I haven't read this yet, nor have I purchased it, but it is the book that I have been anticipating since the beginning of summer. I love reading about real stories and real people, and in this day and age of war, immigration, and politics, I think this book will offer a different perspective.

Check out the synopsis and Amazon page here.

6. Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur

I've read this poetry book a total of 3 times since I bought in the fall of 2016. It's a quick, beautiful read for anyone going through this crazy thing called life - especially for women. I think this book will have something for everything and the story in general is captivating.

Check out the synopsis and Amazon page here.

Enjoy!

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