It’s that time of the year again, when you finally get to cuddle up with a blanket and hot chocolate and sit down for a good weekend read. We know that weekends should be completely stress-free and relaxed and we definitely don’t want you to lose sleep over which book you should be curling up next to. Whether it’s romance, thriller, fantasy or self-help books that you’re into, this list compiles a little bit of everything. So sit back, relax and let these books work their magic on you.
Alone Time: Four Seasons, Four Cities, and the Pleasures of Solitude
Via Goodreads
“Alone time gives us permission to pause, to relish the sensual details of the world rather than hurtling through museums and uploading photos to Instagram.”
A book that celebrates the joys of going solo, of embracing solitude and recognizing the healing power of alone time. It encourages solo travel and it delves into the health benefits of doing just that.
Sharp Objects
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“Sometimes I think that illness sits inside every woman, waiting for the right moment to bloom.”
With the success of HBO’s recent adaptation of the novel, it makes sense to leap into the original work of art that inspired the recent mini-series. An unsettling novel about a dark and troubled female protagonist, forced to travel back to her hometown to cover the harrowing murders of two preteen girls, she slowly starts to identify a bit too strongly with the murders taking place.
Lolita
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“Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul. Lo-lee-ta: the tip of the tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap, at three, on the teeth. Lo. Lee. Ta.”
A novel that you probably heard about more than once but never actually got the chance to pick up, so why not take advantage of your free time to delve into one of the most controversial and scandalous novels of all time, Fun! There is no denying the fact that you will never come upon another novel that uses language as eloquently as Nabokov (the author).
Consequences
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“She actually thought she would walk out of this twisted nightmare. However, it wasn’t a nightmare, twisted or otherwise. It was reality. Her mind searched for a way to survive and escape.”
The best plot twist award goes to this book right here. If you are a fan of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ then this book is made for you, except it’s a bit smarter and far more exciting. It’s about a young sweet women that meets a charming man who abducts her and holds her captive at his million dollar mansion. If you ever wondered what Stockholm Syndrome looks like then read this book.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
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“We all fight our own private wars.”
An introspective coming of age novel about two boys growing up in Texas. It brings up questions of identity, sexuality, and love but most of all this book is about friendship and the importance of it. It’s the story of two friends, Aristotle and Dante, who meet during a boring summer. As they are growing up, the reader grows up with them, and with that, the universe opens up not only to the characters, but to us as well. You need only to read this masterpiece to know just how much of a triumph it truly is.
The Language of Thorns
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“This goes to show you that sometimes the unseen is not to be feared and that those meant to love us most are not always ones who do.”
What’s a perfect vacation without a little bit of fantasy? This book is a collection of dark and twisted fairy tales for grown-ups. A book filled with mythical creatures, mermaids, beasts and witches; it’s the perfect companion for those looking to escape reality for a bit. For the fairy tale lovers out there, this book is made especially for you.
The Road Less Traveled
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“The greatest mistake most people make is believing that problems will go away on their own accord.”
This book covers the harsh truths of reality such as the myth of romantic love, mental illness and spirituality, it delves into profound insight on what really causes unhappiness in our lives. It discusses more serious topics in life that will leave you with a changed perception about happiness and fulfillment. The book is one of the giants of self-help canons so you might as well learn a thing or two on your days off.
