#174: Making Out in the Name of Science

Amanda and Jenn discuss reading for stress-relief, sciencey novels, books set in Belgium, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Nurx and In Her Sightsby Katie Ruggle.

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Questions

1. I’m currently in graduate school and spend all my time reading textbooks and when I come home at the end of the night I want to lose myself in something entertaining, compelling and fun. Reading is my stress reliever and with finals coming up I need something to relieve my stress each night. I just finished Little Fires Everywhere and LOVED IT!! I loved the juicy plot line full of family secrets. I especially loved the coming-of-age aspects including the youthful and slow-burning romances and the heart-breaking love triangle. I also read The Interestings earlier this year and although I found it kind of slow, I enjoyed the coming-of-age narrative and slow-burning romance between two friends. Something I appreciate in both of these novels is that although romance was a part of the story, it wasn’t the entire story. Do you have any other book recommendations that include some of these aspects, but also have a gripping plot line to keep it all interesting?

-Emily

2. I am a gender, women, and sexuality studies major. I find myself spending many hours a week delving into deep end more often than not emotionally difficult theories/topics. I love my major, and it wouldn’t have it any other way. However, I need fluff to reboot. Unfortunately, most fluffy books are frustratingly problematic. So, my question is, can you recommend some light and delicious novels or memoirs that can help me turn my brain off without making me wonder why I have faith left in humanity? All genres welcome.