If you're like me, you may be using spring break as a time to catch up on all of the reading you may have missed during the past few months of school. Worried about not finding the right book? Fear not, I have provided a go-to guide for book lovers of all sorts.
1. If you're the imaginative one, "The Miniature Wife" and "Other Stories" by, Kentucky's own, Manuel Gonzalez.
This book contains many short stories guaranteed to capture your attention from the very beginning. By writing about fantastical ideas, Gonzalez creates stories that let readers' imaginations run wild in a way that is uniquely refreshing.
2. If you're into sci-fi, "The Martian" by Andy Weir.
A popular movie that came out last year, but like they say, the book is better than the movie. A must-read for anyone interested in space travel or just outer space.
3. If you're a feminist, "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood.
Based in a dystopian society, this book is a revelation. Definitely one of the most empowering books for women to read in my opinion.
4. If you want a classic, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith.
An American classic centered around a low-income family at the turn of the century in Brooklyn. I think readers can really find pieces of themselves in most of the characters making this book a true treasure.
5. If you're curious about hook-up/ Tinder culture and how we got to this point, "Modern Romance" by Aziz Ansari.
If you ever find yourself wondering how our generation became the "hook-up culture," then this book is for you. Not to mention, Ansari presents his research in a way that is still easy to understand and is equally hilarious as it is informative.
6. If you're into architecture, "Nanotecture: Tiny Built Things" by Rebecca Roke.
Small scale architecture seems to have taken the world by storm, and this book chronicles the new fad. Over 300 tiny structures are showcased in this book.
7. If you like family drama, "The Vacationers" by Emma Straub.
I'd say this is definitely the read-at-the-beach book of this batch. This novel illustrates the two dimensions people often have — with the side we want people to see and the side we don't. Not to mention, this book will probably mentally transport you to an island somewhere if you aren't able to go this spring break.
8. If you want horror in your life... Revival by Stephen King.
Many claim that this Stephen King novel has the most terrifying conclusions of all King's novels, but that's for you to decide. This book is centered around a boy, Jamie Morton and Reverend Charles Jacobs. As their paths cross multiple times, it leads to something more and more sinister.
9. If you're a mystery lover, "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie.
It starts with ten strangers alone on an island. As the plot continues, the island becomes more and more desolate. You may think you know who did it, but chances are, you're probably wrong. Written by one of mystery's best writers, Christie leaves readers bewildered.
10. If you're Potter-obsessed, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Illustrated Edition" by J.K. Rowling and Jim Kay.
A new take on one of our generation's classics. A beloved story that has finally come to life through illustration. This new edition allows Harry Potter fans to experience the magic for the first time all over again.
11. If you're a Wildcat, "Before Big Blue: Sports at the University of Kentucky, 1880-1940" by Gregory Kent Stanley.
What has UK ever known besides basketball? This book holds the answer. For any sports fan, especially a Wildcat, this book is an important addition to sports history literature. Revisiting sports at UK before basketball became the frontrunner — this book is an interesting read.
