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9 Must Read Books This Summer

Wanna get off of Instagram and turn a few pages this summer? Here's the best place to start.

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May 31, 2019
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We're all guilty of reading less and connecting more online. We'd be lying to ourselves if we said we weren't wasting hours of our lives scrolling through social media. These nine must-read books of the summer are better than Instagram, I promise you.

1. "Becoming:" by Michelle Obama

Amazing woman. Intimate stories. So much heart. Michelle Obama is a beacon of feminine power, grace, and determination. Her memoir lets that light shine even brighter.

Go get it here!

2. "Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis

Feel like you don't have your life together? Don't fear! Rachel Hollis lets you in on the inside scoop in this best seller. Ease your anxiety, and see a new point of view through her lens.

Go get it here!

3. "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson

Blogger extraordinaire, Mark Manson, gets super real in his book about how to truly find a happier and more peaceful life. No bullish*t.

Go get it here!

4. "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield

"Break through those blocks and win your inner creative battles."

Couldn't have said it better myself-"The War of Art" gets real about resistance and how it influences individuals in different and sneaky ways. Fight back by starting with this book.

Go get it here!

5. "Howard Stern Comes Again" by Howard Stern

Radio sensation Howard Stern discusses his favorite conversations and looks back at his career.

Go get it here!

6. "That Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris

Books pertaining to the Holocaust can be real tear-jerkers, but also extremely enlightening. This take on the tragic event pursues a fictional side with heartbreak, love, and light.

Go get it here!

7. "Educated" by TaraWestover

This beautiful memoir should definitely be on your list this summer. Westover recounts her journey to university and all of the ups and downs she encounters along the way.

Go get it here!

8. "The Mueller Report" 

By Robert Mueller, with related materials by The Washington Post

Political junkie? Just curious about real-world politics? Feel out of the loop? "The Mueller Report" is flying off the shelves for obvious reasons and dives into the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Was there an "obstruction of justice?" Read it and form your own opinion so that you can get your debate shoes on (if you're into that).

Go get it here!

9. "Sapiens" by Yuval Noah Harari

Now more than ever, the influence of the human race on Earth is a huge political, economic, and social question. "Sapiens" explores how humans came to dominance by diving into the history of humankind. Definitely worth the read.

Go get it here!

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