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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

1. "Becoming:" by Michelle Obama

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

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

4. "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield

5. "Howard Stern Comes Again" by Howard Stern

6. "That Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris

7. "Educated" by TaraWestover

8. "The Mueller Report"

9. "Sapiens" by Yuval Noah Harari

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Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

1. What do you do for a living?

2. What's your favorite color?

3. Do you have any siblings?

4. What's your favorite television show?

5. When is your birthday?

6. What's your biggest goal in life?

7. If you had three wishes granted to you by a genie, what would they be?

8. What's your favorite childhood memory?

9. If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?

10. Are you a cat or a dog person?

11. Do you believe in a religion or any sort of spiritual power?

12. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

13. What is your ideal date night?

14. Who was/is your celebrity crush?

15. What's a good way to cheer you up if you're having a bad day?

16. Do you have any tattoos?

17. Can you describe yourself in three words?

18. What makes you the most nervous in life?

19. What's the best gift you have ever received?

20. What do you do to relax/have fun?

21. What are your priorities at this phase of your life?

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There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

A bad day at the lake is still better than a good day not at the lake.

You know the best beaches and coves to go to.

You have no patience for the guy who can't back his trailer into the water right.

Doing the friendly wave to every boat you pass.

The cooler is always packed, mostly with beer.

Giving the idiot who goes 30 in a "No Wake Zone" a piece of your mind.

You have no problem with peeing in the water.

You know the frustration of getting your anchor stuck.

Watching in awe at the bigger, better boats that pass by.

Knowing any swimsuit that you own with white in it is best left for the pool or the ocean.

The momentary fear for your life as you get launched from the tube.

You're able to go to the restaurants by the water wearing minimal clothing.

Having unexpected problems with your boat.

Having a name for your boat unique to you and your life.

There's no better place you'd rather be in the summer.

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

1. My school is incredibly unique.

2. I am not just a number at my school.

3. I feel like I am contributing something to the community.

5. My professors know me and I feel that I can easily communicate with them.

6. The incredible people I've met

7. Opportunities

8. Students want to learn

9. Ability to join a sorority and have a house full of people I know I can talk to anytime I need to

10. I have figured out how I learn best because my school offers so many different ways of learning.

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