Let's be honest here...how many people actually read books after high school unless they are required for a college class? Not many. Actually, even if it is required a lot of students still don't bother reading it. Being someone who loves reading as much as I love writing, it's something that I want to prove is important and can so easily change your viewpoints and perspectives in so many different ways. Because of this, I give you 4 books that all college students should read no matter who you are:
1. Tuesdays with Morrie- Mitch Albom
A story about a man who gets back in contact with his old college professor, Morrie, after learning that he is sick and dying of ALS. He goes and visits Morrie every Tuesday, which turns into one final class with lessons on how to live.
2. Killers of the Flower Moon- David Grann
This one is great for anyone who loves non-fiction. It is a story about a true murder mystery back in the 1920's. More and more members of the Osage tribe were being mysteriously murdered and no one could figure out who was doing it. In fact, many of the people who attempted to investigate the murders were also murdered themselves. This ended up being the FBI's first major homicide case.
3. The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo- Amy Schumer
This one will probably be more interesting to college girls rather than college guys but I still thought it deserved to be on this list. Amy Schumer tells stories about her teenage years, her family, her relationships, her current fame and success, and everything about what made her who she is today. This one is both hilarious to read and also truly inspiring for those who like to stand up for what they believe in and follow their dreams.
4. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck- Mark Manson
I truly believe that this is one book that everyone must read at some point in their lives. Obviously, you have to be able to handle some foul language in order to read this book...but if you can get past the language, the message this book sends is much more important. Manson does a brilliant job at teaching us what is really important in life and what's not. It's not so much about not caring about anything at all, as it is about learning what's important enough to put all of your energy into and how to not let the little things impact your life so much.
