As the academic year comes to a close, here are your summer reads.
With the University year coming to a close, more free time is opening up. For the likes of us who love to read whenever we get a free minute but forever stuck on what to read next, here are some recommendations. From magical worlds to time in different cultures, there is something for everyone.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
If you are a fan of Beauty and the Beast with a darker twist, then this TikTok viral book is for you. Yes, that’s right! The book you’ve seen all over your For You Page is actually worth a read. Maas tells a story of Feyre Archeron – a mere mortal – and her journey into the fae realm as she meets Tamlin, High Lord of the Spring Court. Filled with danger, love interests and tension, this book is a real page turner. Don’t fret, this is only the first instalment in a five-book series.
The Women by Kristin Hannah
If you enjoyed The Four Winds by Hannah, then this historical fiction by her is for you. Main character, Frances McGrath, enlists as an Army nurse during the Vietnam War. We follow her throughout her experience of meaningful friendships, trauma and her courage to face combat head-on. This book explores the often hidden role of women within war and the PTSD that comes alongside it. As Hannah says "Inspired by courage. Bound by friendship."
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Yes, the series is a book, and dare I say, the book is better. In this coming-of-age novel, Han takes the reader on Isabel’s journey through her love life and friendships. While exploring her love triangle in reflection to the warmer months, the book makes for a relatable and cosy read. The true transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Abroad in Japan - Ten Years in the Land of the Rising Sun by Chris Broad
Not going on holiday this year? No need to worry as this memoir by Chris Broad recalls on his life in a village in Northern Japan. Originally Broad was a teacher with sights to teach English in Japan but turned to making YouTube videos on Japanese culture. With entertaining stories and scary incidents, Broad’s ‘Ten Years in the Land of the Rising Sun’ make for an interesting read.
Let us know your summer recommendations!