With Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, and about 10 billion cat videos on the internet, sometimes fitting in some leisurely reading takes a back seat to less labored hobbies. However, cracking open a book can expose you to something much more worth your while than just binge watching "Stranger Things" for the fifth time.

Books have a special way of teaching us things that can provide comfort in transitional or trouble times. For college seniors, there are a few titles that should definitely make their way on to your shelf before walking across the graduation stage.

These stories happen to include powerful life lessons about growing up, change, and how to find your way in the world.

1. "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" — Mitch Albom

"“Holding anger is a poison...It eats you from inside...We think that by hating someone we hurt them...But hatred is a curved blade...and the harm we do to others...we also do to ourselves.”

Based upon an old man named Eddie who leaves his life on Earth only to discover that Heaven is nothing like he thought it would be. He meets five different people, all of who he had impacted while he was on Earth. Eddie learns just how powerful our connections to one another are and how little acts day-to-day ultimately add up to create a life.

All seniors should read this to remember just how precious our friendships can be, despite how small or seemingly insignificant.

2. "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" — Steven Chbosky

“So, this is my life. And I want you to know that I am both happy and sad and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be.”

Narrated by depressed introvert Charlie, this coming of age story tackles numerous major themes in life including love, sexuality and friendship. "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" takes place in a Pittsburgh suburb and follows the lives of Charlie, Sam, Patrick, Brad, Mary Elizabeth and Alice.

Put it on your list to remember it's absolutely OK to feel sad about the very end of your college career. Penn Staters will feel especially connected to this one as numerous Happy Valley references are sprinkled through the storyline.

3. "The Catcher in the Rye" — J.D. Salinger

“People always clap for the wrong reasons.”

There's no one else quite like Holden Caulfield who narrates this coming of age story with a distinctive voice of candidness.

Soon to be graduates need to read this for a refreshing reminder that sometimes life isn't always what it seems.