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3 Books To Get You Out of Your Reading SLUMP

As a full-time college student that is required to read multiple long, informative, educational, monotonous, tedious, books at a time, I can completely understand how somebody who used to be a "leisure reader" would not necessarily be reaching for a book on their spare time.

With that being said.....

Here is a list of three books that are GUARANTEED (disclosure: In my opinion these books are PRETTY GOOD, at the very least they are interesting & I would love to discuss these with anybody who has read them before) to get you out of your reading slump.

1. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

You wanna cry? No? Me neither, but this story does not give you another option.

Amazon describes it as: "Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?"

Deb's description: A woman with a past similar to that of Elizabeth Taylor, describes the trials and tribulations of making it in Hollywood back in the day. She talks about her greatest loves, biggest regrets, and life lessons. Monique Grant, an unknown writer, is hired to help Evelyn write her autobiography (this would be like Beyonce hiring ME to write her autobiography, IM A GREAT WRITER, but you get it). Why the heck would a woman of so much influence, wealth, and status divulge her entire life story to seemingly a nobody? Boom, you're hooked.

2. Alone With the Devil: Famous Cases of a Courtroom Psychiatrist by M.D. Ronald Markman and Dominick Bosco

This book prompted me to buy a portable door lock for added security.

Amazon describes it as: "Profiles the author's career as a forensic psychiatrist, recounting the many frightening criminals he has faced, including the Hillside Strangler, Juan Corona, and members of the Manson family"

Deb's description: Terrifying book from the perspective of a courtroom psychiatrist. Markman and Bosco go through cases in excruciating detail, they also provide insight as to how the court system works regarding criminals trying to please guilty by reason of insanity. The cool part about this book is that the chapters are different cases, therefore you can jump around and read whatever spikes your interest.

3. So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson

IIf you are interested in the phenomena that is cancel culture, and believe that we should resort back to public stoning then this book is for you!

Amazon describes it as: "Jon Ronson has travelled the world meeting recipients of high-profile public shaming. People who, say, made a joke on social media that came out badly, or made a mistake at work. Once their transgression is revealed, collective outrage circles with the force of a hurricane and the next thing they know they're being torn apart by an angry mob, jeered at, demonized, sometimes even fired from their job.

A great renaissance of public shaming is sweeping our land. Justice has been democratized. The silent majority are getting a voice. But what are we doing with our voice?"

Deb's Description: This book dives into the lives of people who have done something offensive or worthy of being "canceled", and how they have dealt (or not dealt) with the consequences of their actions. One of the cases spoken about in this book is regarding the incident where a white woman tweeted a racially insensitive comment while boarding a flight, she put her phone on do not disturb and enjoyed her flight. Once she landed she was met with a hailstorm of repercussions including death threats, hate comments, and losing her job. This book makes you ask the question "What punishment is suitable for someone who does or says something heinous on the internet?"

If you cant get around to purchasing/renting/stealing (Hey, I don't know your life.) any of these books then i recommend:

Audible has helped me still keep up with "leisure reading" even with a full course load. Since they provide audiobooks, you can listen to a book essentially anywhere. Audible makes the drive to work pleasant, and it's like "cheating reading", which still counts.

If these books did not s p a r k, your interest then I will leave you with my secret weapon: THE BOOK WHISPERER TIK TOK

This page has great recommendations and she offers a wide variety of different genres so something is BOUND (book joke) to peak your curiosity.

Never forget that reading can be fun...

*cough*Nerd.