9 leisure books we can’t put down right now
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9 Leisure Books We Can’t Put
Down Right Now
“Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together unless and until all living humans read the book.
- John Green
Dead Letters
In a story full of twists, Caite Dolan-Leach takes a fresh look at family, loss, and what happens to those we leave behind.
Caite Dolan-Leach
Home Front
Being a working mom is tough but being an army working mom is even tougher. Kristin Hannah shines light on the bravest women in our country and how to manage the ultimate work-life balance.
Kristin Hannah
Dark Matter
In Dark Matter, Blake Crouch examines the road not taken from a fresh, sci-fi perspective that will satisfy even the most ardent “What if” enthusiast. What lengths would you go to to get back to those you love most?
Blake Crouch
Cormoran Strike Series
Not every detective is as smooth as Sherlock Holmes, and that’s exactly what makes Cormoran Strike so brilliant. Based in London, the Cormoran Strike series will give you the suspense and thrills you seek mixed with lovable, comedic characters.
Robert Galbraith
Your Fathers, Where Are They? And The Prophets, Do They Live Forever?
Your Fathers asks the questions of today’s disenfranchised youth. What has happened to the world? And what are we to do with it now?
Dave Eggers
All The Light We Cannot See
Paints a picture of occupied France during World War II through the eyes of a little French girl and young German boy. How their lives unfold but paths eventually cross blew my mind.
Anthony Doerr
Everything We Keep
Everything We Keep is a brilliant read for women today. A story of love & loss, but perhaps most importantly, a story of finding ourselves, separate & apart from those we love.
Kerry Lonsdale
Mademoiselle Chanel
You’ll never look at the brand the same way. CW Gortner unwraps the true story of what led to “the little black dress” and Chanel No5. The book highlights Coco Chanel’s bumpy journey from poor seamstress to fashion icon. An empowering read for women entrepreneurs.
CW Gortner
Invincible Summer
Invincible Summer is the coming-of-age story for the modern world. Through the lives of four miraculously flawed characters, Alice Adams weaves a story of growth & disappointment, love & introspection.
Alice Adams
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