summer reading list

Due to my required reading for classes and the ever-present feeling that I lack time, reading is definitely the hobby that has fallen to the back of my mind the most. Despite this struggle, I’ve been trying my best to read every day and make more time for this activity in my life.

The past school year was undeniably exhausting, and many of us can finally use this summertime to relax and recover from nonstop schoolwork. After endless reading assignments, it’s possible that the last thing you want to do is crack open a book. However, reading doesn’t always have to be an exhausting experience that requires critical thought. Sometimes the best books are the ones that let us escape reality for a little bit. These five books — that don’t require too much brainpower — are guaranteed to have you excited about reading again and get you out of your reading slump!

Whether you’re chilling at the beach or sheltering in place, consider picking up one of these pairs of nonfiction books.

It’s so easy to go on Oprah’s Book Club list or The New York Times Best Sellers to pick out your next read, but receiving people’s favorite books opened me up to so many reads I would have otherwise never come across. Next time you see a book exchange on someone’s Instagram story or on a Facebook page, make sure you opt in!