During the summer, I have some time where I have the ability to explore some new interests, such as reading. Unlike others, I don’t particularly like reading as I usually only like certain genres or get bored easily. However, this summer, I thought it would be beneficial to get out of my comfort zone and try a variety of books. Therefore, listed below are some books I’m planning to read this summer, and hopefully, you can also find a book of your interest below too!
Verity by Colleen Hoover
As you may already know, Colleen Hoover is a popular author on various social media platforms and has written many well-liked novels. With that idea, I wanted to try the book Verity, as it had an interesting synopsis and was recommended by my friend. I have not previously read any Colleen Hoover books, so I’m anticipating reading this novel as soon as possible. I was initially intrigued by this book as many people said its genre was a thriller, which is something I generally don’t read. Verity is a fiction novel that centres around Lowen Ashleigh, who Jeremy Crawford hires to finish the remaining series his injured wife, Verity Crawford, cannot complete. Lowen Ashleigh eventually arrives at the Crawford home and is welcomed to an unorganized office and Verity Crawford’s unfinished autobiography. The autobiography consists of unfathomable details of her life along with information about her daughter’s death. Initially, Lowen Ashleigh hides the manuscript from Verity’s husband and must eventually overcome the dilemma regarding the contents of the autobiography. Based on Goodreads, the novel’s rating is 4.3 stars out of 5, so it is a very well-received novel, and I’m excited to read it sometime soon!
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Mass
The next novel on my list is A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Mass. Once again, this is a highly popular New York Times bestseller. I wanted to include this book as it is a fantasy novel inspired by Beauty and the Beast. This novel is about a young huntress, Feyre, who kills a wolf in the woods and then faces the consequences when a creature arrives to gain compensation. Thus, Feyre is taken to the magical land known as Fae and is held captive by a terrifying beast. While in Fae, Feyre develops feelings for Tamlin, who sometimes transforms into the beast, and she needs to find a way to stop the evil that is overshadowing the faerie lands. As you can already imagine, this book has a captivating plot and is rich with concepts about magic and mystical creatures. A Court of Thorns and Roses is an action-packed fantasy novel, and I am excited to try it out as I love the Beauty and the Beast movies. On Goodreads, it has a rating of over four stars, and it is internationally well-liked.
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
Recently, I have started to enjoy watching all of the movies inspired by Jane Austen novels, and I also love reading historical fiction inspired by her books. Therefore, this summer, I want to try to read an actual Jane Austen novel rather than just watching the movies. From my understanding, initially understanding the vernacular in the novel is a bit harder as there is more complex vocabulary and some phrases that are commonly not used today. However, I’m still looking forward to the challenge of reading this book! Northanger Abbey is a coming-of-age novel about the importance of love and loyalty in all relationships, which is a different concept compared to the ideals of courtship present in that era. The novel’s main character is seventeen-year-old Catherine Morland, who is facing the complexities of life away from her family for the first time. Northanger Abbey is definitely among the classic novels from the 19th century, and I’m curious to see to what degree the writing style varies from the books written today.
Einstein’s Dreams by Alan Lightman
The next book on this list is Einstein’s Dreams by Alan Lightman, and it is a set of fictional stories dreamed by Albert Einstein about relativity and physics in 1905. During this year, Einstein was is in the process of developing the Theory of General Relativity, and the book focuses on his thought process during that time. The interesting part about this novel is that the author, Alan Lightman, creates a meaningful connection between the human connection to time and how it impacts the relationships around you. Through the dreams, themes about fear, anxiety, and manipulation are also explored. Overall, I think this will be a very thought-provoking read that reveals over-looked truths about humanity and science. As you may already know, Einstein’s Dreams is a highly rated novel, and its concepts are explored as essential themes in places of higher education, so this is definitely a great book to check out!
Additional Reads:
Now that I have gone into depth about the main books that I am considering reading over the break. I want to list below some of the other books that I think would also be worth reading!
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- All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
- Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin
- Persuasion by Jane Austen
- Circe by Madeline Miller
- These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
- They Both Die in the End by Adam Silvera
These books sound fantastic, and I am looking forward to reading some of them over the summer!