9 Books To Get You Back Into Reading
Life gets busy, to-do lists get longer, and it's easy to find ourselves slipping away from the wonderful world of books. However, if you're looking to rekindle your love for reading or simply want to make reading a more regular habit again, there's no better time to start than now.
The beauty of the book world is that there is a book for everyone, regardless of your reading preferences. Let’s explore my highly recommended books that can help reignite your passion for reading and set you on a path to discover even more epic tales.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
When writing a list of books you can’t put down, there is no better place to start than with this book or this author.
Get caught up in the glitz and glamour that is Evelyn Hugo’s life as she tells a journalist her life story including the biggest twist you just don’t see coming.
Impeccable storytelling, believable characters and a rich plot - what’s not to love? A tale of love, ambition, identity and sacrifices in pursuit of fame.
Unputdownable.
November 9 by Colleen Hoover
I firmly believe that Colleen Hoover is always a great place to start when you are trying to get back into reading. Her books are easily digestible, a plot you can get behind and generally an easy read.
November 9 is no different; a story about a young girl named Fallon meeting an aspiring author Ben in a typical ‘meet-cute’ kinda way. The perfect basis for a novel you might say? Well, Ben says exactly that and decides to use Fallon’s eventful life as inspiration for his writing.
What follows is the pair meeting on the same day every year, amidst the trials and tribulations of their separate lives. But is it all truth or a fabrication for a great plot?
The ultimate beach read and an ideal book to get back into reading.
Ghosts by Dolly Alderton
Oh, we love Dolly, yes we do! One of the most relatable authors of the time, in my eyes Dolly can do no wrong.
Ghosts tells the story of Nina, a thirty-something who’s life on paper looks great; successful in her career, loving family and friends, new home that she adores. But something is missing.
Then she meets Max, a man who tells her he is going to marry her on the first date. A humorous and tender book that is packed full of observations about relationships, love, family and life that we can all relate to in some capacity or another.
If chick lit is your jam, then this is the scone, the cream and the tea all rolled into one.
The List by Yomi Adegoke
This storyline is slightly on the heavier side, but the narrative is very of the time. Ola, a feminist writer, discovers an anonymous list of allegations against men in the media posted online, and her fiance is one of the named men.
What follows is the unravelling of both their jobs and lives from each of their perspectives whilst they navigate finding the truth and attempting to protect their relationship at the same time.
Wildly entertaining, unputdownable and filled with sharp social insight, this novel is a portrait of modern times and the morally complicated online world we all face. Will they find the truth or face the consequences?
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
When looking for a book to get back into reading, I’d be surprised if this book hadn’t already been recommended to you.
Pippa is considered a good girl. Good grades, does as her parents ask and generally doesn’t rock the boat. But five years ago something happened in her town that Pip can’t let go of.
Follow Pippa as she revisits the closed case murder of Andie Bell in her pursuit to prove that Sal Singh didn’t do it.
Twists and turns, fast-paced, interesting characters and a layered plot - it’s got everything you want and more.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabriella Zevin
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
A tale of determination and intellect, we follow Elizabeth Zott as she navigates a world that dismisses her expertise - because she’s a woman.
Elizabeth is a brilliant chemist in the 1960s who dreams of pursuing groundbreaking research, but due to the gender biases of her era she is relegated to teaching women how to cook through an incredibly popular TV show.
As she embarks on her unconventional journey, readers experience a vivid portrayal of the challenges women face, not only in the workplace but in all areas of their lives. Thought-provoking, inspiring and celebratory of the spirit of women, this book club read is an easy choice!
How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie
If you’re looking for an easy, enjoyable book with a delicious twist, Bella Mackie serves just that. How to Kill Your Family is about Grace Bernard who discovers her absentee millionaire father rejected her dying mother’s plea for help, and so she sets about getting revenge by killing every member of his family.
We follow Grace in her journey picking off each member of the family in the most gruesome, yet wickedly entertaining ways. The twist? Grace is then imprisoned for a murder she doesn’t commit.
Witty, hilarious, dark and entertaining, this is a must for a book to get you back into reading.
