Between homework, sleeping, and maintaining a social life, it can be hard to find time to read for fun in college. That being said, these five books are definitely worth setting aside some time for.

1. "The Kite Runner": A novel about growing up in Taliban-occupied Afghanistan, Khaled Hosseini's first book opens readers eyes to international tragedies and events on an accessible level. Students will gain an awareness of contemporary history and be inspired to become informed about current events.

2. "The Glass Castle": A memoir by Jeannette Walls recounting her childhood in poverty and how she was able to rise above her family's situation with hard work and perseverance. This book is for those facing trials and tribulations and don't know if they can make it through.

3. "The Sun Also Rises": In Ernest Hemingway's debut novel, the reader is introduced to a cast of characters who are struggling with the question of fulfillment in an age where people have lost the ability to communicate with each other. Today's technology has presented this communication problem once again to our generation, and readers will be able to relate to the the protagonist, Jake Barnes.

4. "The Catcher in the Rye": A classic story of a cynical boy who doesn't fit in with society. An interesting book about someone trying to find his place in the world.

5. "To the Lighthouse": Virginia Woolf's modern novel tackles the fears and struggles that arise during periods of dramatic transition. As students prepare to graduate and transition to the next phase of their lives, this novel will prompt them to become contemplative about their future and adaptability to change.