Recommended Summer Reads
Summer reading tends to be something dreaded as opposed to celebrated. We’ve compiled a list of recommended books from our tutors - some fun reads and some challenging ones - that will intrigue you as much as they will maintain your reading comprehension skills!
If you’re interested in a classic read, try:
To Have and Have Not by Ernest Hemingway
Harry, an ordinary Depression-era man, is forced by a poor economy into running contraband between Cuba and Florida. After getting stuck in Cuba, he turns to a life of crime.
1984 by George Orwell
Winstin is a government employee whose entire job is to rewrite history to paint current leaders in a positive light. Taking a giant leap of faith, he begins breaking his society’s repressive laws in an effort to improve his life.
The Beautiful and The Damned by F. Scott Fitzerald
A New York City socialite in the 1910’s navigates wealth, relationships, and the party scene of New York City post-World War I.
If you’re interested in a fun read, try:
The The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Enzo, a racecar driver’s dog, narrates the novel. He believes dogs that live up to their potential will be reincarnated as humans in their next life, and he plays a huge role in the lives of his owners. This is a light and feel-good read.
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Though her life is, by first glance, glaring mundane, Eleanor Oliphant operates with an obvious level of social awkwardness. Though a young woman in her late twenties, her past is marred by an event not directly discussed. This is a great read for someone who likes suspense and a twisting plotline.
Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
Elantris, once a place of magic, has now been cursed and has had its magic destroyed. Three protagonists, whose stories intertwine, navigate this new world. A great read for lovers of fantasy and readers looking for a new series.
If you’re interested in non-fiction, try:
The Price We Pay by Dr. Marty Makary
A look into the American healthcare system, focused on the financial aspect of the healthcare industry in the United States.
Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries by Neil deGrasse Tyson
An anthology of scientific papers published by Neil deGrasse Tyson, encompassing topics like the augmentation of our senses, laws of science, and experimentation through the lens of every day reality.
