Summer is the perfect time to pick back up on all those things you used to love when you were not swamped with college life. For all you get-back-to-reading people, here are some books you should snag that won't break your $8 per hour wage and can ease you back into "adult" readings.
5. "The Great Gatsby." Nothing says summer quite like reading in-depth about Gatsby's fabulous and grandiose parties. The story (in case you have never heard of it) is about a young man named Nick Carraway moving into the small cottage right next to the mysterious Gatsby. The idea of spending summer partying every night and running around in expensive clothes is still one that runs rampant in college students' dreams. There are multiple copies on Amazon starting at a whopping $0.01 here.
4. "Where the Sidewalk Ends." We all know this one from grade school, but if you go back and read it as an adult it can really change your way of thinking. From staying home from school to where the sidewalk actually ends, this book is worth another read to get your adult mind back into the "real book" world. Get this book starting at $2.99 here.
3. "Bossy Pants." This glorious book is written by the fabulous Tina Fey. It covers everything about Tina Fey's life before she hit it big on SNL. This book doesn't just focus on the feminist idea that women who are powerful or leaders are "bossy," she also digs into her dream to become a comedian and what her life has been like. This book is also a hoot because it can be bought for $0.89 on Amazon here.
2. "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." This one is a must-read for Wake Forest Students because of the amazing (for lack of a better word) writer Maya Angelou. This book is one of her most popular and brings insight into a multitude of social issues that we still see today. Additionally this ranks as a great book because of its price, $4.48 for a kindle download and $0.78 for a used copy here.
1. "Comedy of Errors." One of the many Shakespearean works that deserve reading. But why this one? Because it is like a better version of Midsummer Night's Dream with twins and (as you could probably guess) hilarious scenes with nonsensical problems. Also because this book will make you seem incredibly smart when you roll up on the beach with a Shakespeare book that isn't "Hamlet" or worse, "Romeo and Juliet." You can buy it for $0.01 here.
