I read once that somewhere around 30% of high school graduates will not read a book again after high school. That statistic only increases to around 40-45%, which is the percentage of college graduates who will never read a book again after graduation. As someone who hated reading for a good portion of elementary school, and today only likes certain types of genres of books, I get why it could be hard to find a book you like. As a new college student, I could also see why it might be hard to try and start a book that you'd read for yourself or even for fun. You're either reading books for classes, working, catching up on sleep, relaxing, hanging with friends, in class, or doing homework. But, after seeing this statistic, I was shocked. Reading constantly gives us access to new words, information, lifestyles, ideas, and can even open up our imagination! Even if you only have a half hour twice a week to read, you should take it. With that being said, here's seven books for the college student to read, suggested by college students!
1. The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene
"I loved reading it. It's about a pastor on the run in Mexico who battles between his vices and the Lord. It has amazing symbolism and writing while also being on the shorter side."
2. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
"It's pretty short so it's great for busy college kids."
3. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
"It's really good! It's about a freshman in college and had a lot of relatable points. I really enjoyed this one."
"It has the aspects of moving to a new college, dealing with anxiety, classes, people in your classes, having a twin and dealing with being different, fandoms, and relationships."
4. Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
"It's a good easy read for people who have minimal to no focus when reading."
"Both Rainbow Rowell books were fun reads!! I really enjoyed them!"
5. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
"It focuses on the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus. Loved it."
6. Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
"It's a fantasy novel about a girl who is an assassin with many secrets in a world of disappeared magic. Really good, fast paced and is the first of a series."
7. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
"It's the first book in a 3 book series. It's about a boy who goes to another country after his grandfather's death to learn his secrets, but ends up entering a time loop, meets children who each possess a different 'peculiarity', and learns about himself, this new world, his grandfather, and much more! Plus love isn't a huge theme in this series, in case you're not much into that."
Happy reading!!!
