Reading Through Life

113: Perfect Books for a Brain Break


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Do you ever just need a break from your usual reading? Maybe you’re in a reading rut or you need a palate cleanser from some heavier reads. Whatever it is, the books in this episode will help you reset and recharge your reading life. They’re generally lighter and funnier and leave you feeling ready to tackle more books. Enjoy!

 

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Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

 

Something Bookish:

[3:39] S: Subscribe to Sarah’s newsletter, Human Feelings

[4:47] M: Join Mia’s book club for 2024, A Classically Good Time

 

Books to Read for a Brain Break:

[10:46] S: The Bromance Book Club series by Lyssa Kay Adams

[11:29] S: Avalon Bay series by Elle Kennedy

[11:59] S: The Selection Series by Kiera Cass

[12:30] M: The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn

[13:10] S: Falling by TJ Newman

[13:52] M: Runaway Groomsman by Meghan Quinn

[15:06] S: Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren

[15:30] M: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

[16:23] S: Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon

[16:52] M: The Travel Bog Diaries by Liz Deacle

[17:42] S: Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman

[18:06] M: The Vicious Lost Boys series by Nikki St. Crowe

[18:50] S: In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer

[19:39] S: Cover Story by Susan Rigetti 

[20:10] S: The Comfort Book by Matt Haig

 

Sarah’s Favorite Brain Break Authors:

  • Cindy Steel

  • Sarah Adams

  • Tessa Bailey

  • Jen Morris

 

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