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5 Page-Turners That Make Reading Effortless

Want to ease back into reading, but don't know where to start? These books make reading feel fun again.

Glorie Martinez

Nov 09, 2022

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"I should read more books."

I can't even count the number of times I've said that phrase, either aloud or in my head. It's been a New Year's Resolution, a promise made with friends, a line in my self-improvement journal.

As a kid, I read constantly. My favorite days at school were when we got to visit the library. I would carry my chapter books onto the playground at recess, and cuddle up on a bench to read while the rest of my classmates played.

Yet, as I grew older, reading became more and more of a struggle. Between college classes, internships, social media, and my first full-time job, my attention span had shrunk exponentially. I knew that reading brought me joy and enriched my mind, but making the effort to sit still and focus for hours felt impossible.

Thankfully, after much trial and error, I learned the secret to getting back into reading: picking a book that's easy to read. In college, I had grand visions of posting up in the university library with an iced latte and a copy of War and Peace, but the reality was, I needed to start small. I needed something fun and engaging to reignite my love of reading. The following books helped me to do just that.

Gone Girl

1. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynnhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/19288043-gone-girl

If "page turner," were in the dictionary, this book would be the definition. A compelling mystery, complex female lead character, crumbling romance and near-constant suspense? What else do you need?

You

6. 'You' by Caroline Kepneshttps://www.instagram.com/p/BEL6UNxvEFV/?tagged=youbook

This list starts with two thrillers for a reason. Humans are driven by morbid curiosity, whether we like to admit it or not. Even if you've seen the show, this book deserves a read. It's disturbingly realistic and captivating in the best way.

Educated

4. Educated by Tara Westoverhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Bmcpq09FhK9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

More people need to embrace the beauty of the memoir. Despite what you might think, you don't have to know anything about the author or have any previous interest in them going in. The intimate, conversational tone makes even the most unconventional life stories feel like a deep conversation with a good friend. And Tara Westover's story is one for the books.

Big Little Lies

2. "Big Little Lies" by Liane Moriarty

Contemporary fiction authors have mastered the art of concise, captivating storytelling. Liane Moriarty's bestseller touches on dark themes like abuse, but with a light hand that leaves you feeling empathy rather than terror. Add in complicated character dynamics and a vivid California setting, and you could make it through this book in one sitting.

Mexican Gothic

"Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-GarciaAmazon

Alright, you may have noticed a theme of mysteries going on in this list. But suspense is one of the greatest motivating factors in reading, and I'll stand by that. Plus, a headstrong heroine and a dark fairytale atmosphere inspired by Mexican folklore? You can't go wrong.

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Summer is hot and humid, and it's almost like summer was made specifically to drink the refreshing, cold, crisp wonderful, delicious, nutritious nectar of the gods. Which is none other than beer; wonderful cold beer. With summer playing peek-a-boo around the corner while we finish up this semester, it's time to discuss the only important part of summer. And if you haven't already guessed, it's beer. There are few things I take more seriously than my beer, in order are: sports... and beer. Here are my favorite summer brews:

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Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

1. Sun showers

2. Smiles

3. Tight hugs

4. Discovering new foods you like.

5. Laying in bed after a long day.

6. And being completely relaxed

7. "This reminded me of you"

8. Breakfast foods

9. Over-sized clothes

10. Contagious laughs

11. Car rides with that one person

12. Random (I miss you/ I love you) texts

13. The city at night

14. Surprises

15. Blanket cocoons

16. Good hair days

17. Really good coffee

18. Days where you're in a good mood naturally and for no particular reason

19. Conquering a fear

20. When they give you a lot of guac at Chipotle

21. Being so comfortable with someone that you can literally talk about anything

22. Home-cooked meals

23. Tattoo stories

24. Leaves changing color in fall

25. Butterflies in your stomach

26. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches

27. When you can't stop laughing

Cool Off with These 8 Beers!

Coors Light Summer Brew:

Leinenkugel Summer Shandy

Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat

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Sam Adams Summer Ale

Hell or High Watermelon

Blue Moon Summer Honey

LandShark Lager

Corona

75 degrees and sunny, plus, no humidity. I mean do I really need to say more?

Perfect Weather

You'll get an effortless tan

You can exercise with a view

You don't have to worry about bug bites

In n Out all day, every day

We have outdoor concerts

We live where people vacation

Because let's be honest, we all use lyrics.

1. “Don’t get too close, it’s dark inside. It's where my demons hide.”

2. “Tonight, we are young.”

3. “Cuz I may be bad, but I’m perfectly good at it.”

4. “Tell me how they got that pretty little face on that pretty little frame.”

5. “I can’t wait to fall in love with you, you can’t wait to fall in love with me.”

6. “Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin with no makeup on.”

7. “Why you so obsessed with me?”

8. “We ain’t ever getting older.”

9. “I didn’t know that I was starving until I tasted you.”

10. “Didn’t they tell you I’m a savage?"

11. “I’m gonna make you miss me.”

12. "Cheers to the freakin weekend.”

13. “Love’s a game. Wanna play?”

14. “You don’t know about me, but I bet you want to.”

15. “Let’s set each other’s lonely nights, Be each other’s paradise.”

16. “Trippin’ on skies, sippin’ waterfalls."

17. “Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days.”

18. “But you will remember me for centuries.”

19. “Something about you makes me feel like a dangerous woman."

20. “Don’t act like it’s a bad thing to fall in love with me.”

21. “Darling, I’m a nightmare dressed like a daydream.”

22. “Find me where the wild things are.”

23. “I’m high on lovin’ you.”

24. “If you’re gonna be somebody’s heartbreak, somebody’s mistake, if you’re gonna be somebody’s first time, somebody’s last time, be mine.”

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1. "Talk about a dream
Try to make it real
You wake up in the night
With a fear so real
Spend your life waiting
For a moment that just don't come
Well don't waste your time waiting." (Badlands)