The summer break is a great time to read books you may have missed, reread old favourites, and find new ones. You would want to read something lighthearted on the beach or something more serious on the porch all by yourself. Whichever it is, there are 5 books that you do not want to miss reading this summer.
1. 101 Essays that will change the way you think
The author of 101 essays that will change the way you think is Brianna Wiest. She discusses putting purpose before passion, embracing negativity, encouraging wisdom in daily life, and becoming conscious of the cognitive biases that shape your perspective on life. This book has a wide spectrum of essays that leave you inspired.
2. The perks of being a wallflower
Stephen Chbosky wrote the book The Perks of Being a Wallflower. This book is about a young boy named Charlie. Charlie, an introverted 15-year-old, is anxious about starting high school. He learns to deal with his friend’s suicide and his turbulent life when he befriends his seniors. This work of fiction is a teenage drama story that teaches about people and life.
3. Sapiens: A brief history of humakind
Yuval Noah Harari’s book Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind was initially published in Hebrew. The book centres on Homo sapiens and examines the development of humanity from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century. The book is set within a paradigm where the social sciences and natural sciences are discussed together.
4. Flow
The most famous book by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is titled Flow. According to him, flow is “a state in which people are so absorbed in a particular activity that nothing else seems to matter.” The concept of flow explains why we look to the outside world for happiness and what’s wrong with it, as well as how to obtain true happiness by giving your life significance.
5. To Kill A Mockingbird
American author Harper Lee wrote the book To Kill a Mockingbird. It was released in 1960 and became popular right away. According to some, the narrative of To Kill a Mockingbird was inspired by a court case in which Lee’s father, a lawyer similar to Atticus Finch, represented two African American males who were charged for the rape of a white storekeeper. Because evil destroys innocence in this tale, the mockingbird is the symbol of innocence.
Reading and Rostrum
Rostrum Education believes that reading is the key to making yourself better. Reading helps you focus, remember things, show empathy, and communicate better. It can reduce stress, enhance mental health, and lengthen your life. Our counsellors help you keep up with relevant reads to your areas of interest and applications. Keep and open mind and read everything you can!
