This week, Rachel would rather be reading about science -- specifically the COVID-19 vaccine and the race between Pfizer and Moderna to get shots in arms.

The First Shots: The Epic Rivalries and Heroic Science Behind the Race to the Coronavirus Vaccine by Brendan Borrell

To kickstart season three, Rachel would rather be reading about Alabama football. It is football season, after all!

We Want Bama: A Season of Hope and the Making of Nick Saban's Ultimate Team by Joseph Goodman

This week Rachel would rather be reading about the American South.

Graceland, At Last by Margaret Renkl

This episode concludes season two. We'll see you very soon with more episodes!

This week Rachel would rather be reading about Calabasas and its most famous residents -- the Kardashians.

If You Lived Here You'd Be Famous By Now: True Stories from Calabasas by Via Bleidner

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Set the Night on Fire: Living, Dying, and Playing Guitar with The Doors by Robby Krieger

This week, Rachel would rather be reading fiction for a change!

The Fianceé by Kate White

Also make sure to check out

The Wish by Nicholas Sparks

The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom

This week Rachel would rather be reading about the wonderdog Piglet.

Piglet: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf, Blind, Pink Puppy and His Family by Dr. Melissa Shapiro

Click here to learn more about Piglet's important work!

This week Rachel would rather be reading about the Kennedy dynasty.

The Ambassador: Joseph P. Kennedy at the Court of St. James's 1938-1940 by Susan Ronald

This week Rachel would rather be reading about how to have successful mornings!

Own Your Morning: Reset Your A.M. Routine To Unlock Your Potential by Liz Baker Plosser

This week Rachel would rather be reading about presidential friendships.

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First Friends: The Powerful, Unsung (And Unelected) People Who Shaped Our Presidents by Gary Ginsberg

This week Rachel would rather be reading about Aaliyah.

Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah by Kathy Iandoli