Picking up a good book and getting lost for an hour or two is one of my favorite ways to relax and unwind, especially after a long day at work. There’s something that fills me with so much joy with this simple practice.
When summertime rolls around, I’m usually found with my nose in a new read, and it’s safe to say that reading is one of my favorite forms of self-care.
I’ve broken out my top picks for this summer into a few different genres to help you navigate your choices with a bit more ease. I’m a big fan of the thriller genre, mixed in with a little fluffy brain candy, and layered with a few legitimate self-help/self-discovery books.
Over the past few years, I’ve tried to give myself leeway and read only books that I’m genuinely interested in because for so long I found myself reading books because they were trending in the wellness and self-help world. Most of those books are sitting in a pile with only a few chapters consumed.
Elenor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeymoon
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Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman
The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand
Into the Water by Paula Hawkins
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn
Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist
How to Stop Feeling Like Shit by Andrea Owen
Journey to the Heart by Melody Beattie
The Self-Love Experiment by Shannon Kaiser
The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
Start Where You Are by Meera Lee Patel
Yes, there is something magical about opening a physical book, but I understand that they aren’t always the most practical option from many standpoints.
I read so much that I recently joined our local library (find yours here!). The best part is that it’s just a short walk from our house, which is saving me a lot of money in the long run!
Are libraries not your thing? There are some other ways I love to devour my reads, especially if I’m traveling and don’t want to carry around bulky books on vacation or in my carry-on.
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