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3 Books To Read When You Need An Escape From Reality

We all need an escape from time to time.

Madelyn Champa

Jul 30, 2021

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3 Books To Read When You Need An Escape From Reality

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Reading can be defined by so many things. For some, it's merely entertainment. For others, it's a means of furthering one's understanding of the world around them. For me, and for many, reading is an escape. It's an escape from the reality we live in when things get too overwhelming and we'd much rather run away to a distant land at least for a short while. This selection of books I've had the pleasure of reading have allowed me to do just that, and if any catch your eye then I implore you to pick up a copy and lose yourself in the fantastical world it contains as it unfolds with each word.

1. "Circe" by Madeline Miller is captivating.

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Everyone loves a good retelling of a mythological tale, and Madeline Miller has proven with this work that she is an expert at capturing and reinterpreting the myths we have all familiarized with. "Circe" follows the titular character as she discovers and learns to hone her magic in a world teeming with magic of its own. This gripping narrative is sure to cast a spell on you from the moment you start reading.

2. "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" by Alix E. Harrow is genius.

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This book is perfect for the escapist reader because it is, at its core, about escape. Within its pages, January Scaller's yearning for adventure leads her to uncovering Doors that will give her the escape she craves in pursuit of discovery both about the world around her and about herself. You will be sure to get lost within this story as you too weave your way from one door to the next.

3. "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern is wonderful.

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If you want to get lost in a fictional world, look no further than this stunning celebration of storytelling as a medium. Erin Morgenstern's enchanting tale is a masterclass in world-building as protagonist Zachary finds himself in pursuit of a mysterious library that is said to house an unending repertoire of books and knowledge just waiting to be perused. Each line of thoughtfully woven prose pulls you deeper and deeper into this whimsical realm as you experience it through Zachary's awestruck perspective, and as such I could not recommend this story more to anyone seeking a piece of literature to fully immerse themselves in.

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3 Books To Read When You Need An Escape From Reality

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1. "Circe" by Madeline Miller is captivating.

2. "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" by Alix E. Harrow is genius.

3. "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern is wonderful.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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