My Quarantine Reading List
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May 5, 2020
If you’ve never been much of a reader, now is the time to join in on the fun. After all, we now have 24 free hours a day. *crying emoji* For real though, reading is a great way to escape to another world for a little bit. I personally love so I can multitask, so that’s another option if you’re not a bookworm. Whether you listen or read, I have a great quarantine reading list for you. Here’s what I have up next – and for the 265 books I’ve already read and rated, check out my Goodreads account and add me as a friend!
My Quarantine Reading List:
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Ever since , I’ve been dying for another book by Greer & Sarah – and it’s finally here! The story is about a main character feeling underwhelmed and unfulfilled in her life. Until she meets two sisters, who show her the glamorized world in which she believes she belongs. But as we all know, things are not always what they seem…
2
Talk about a dystopian future. I feel like now more than ever, we can relate to the setting of this book. And since we’re between seasons of the show, this is going to give me my June Osborne fix. Not to mention that the author finally released another book in the series: , which is a sequel to the 1985 original. Can’t wait to listen to both!
3
I loved back in the day, so as a Glennon Doyle fan, I’m excited to read another book by the activist, speaker, and best-selling author. This one seems to be a look back at Glennon’s own journey of abandoning social norms, the pressures and expectations of women, and how she personally found joy in honoring her own idea of happiness. Definitely my style!
4
Once again, you can’t go wrong with a great author! This one is by Elizabeth Gilbert, writer of the classic , and my personal favorite, . This historical fiction novel is set in the 1940s, a time period I’m fascinated by. While it does include a love story, I think the core of the book speaks more to how events and experiences can shape your entire life. The synopsis reminds me of one of my top favorite books of all time: . This is a great option for an escape as it’s sure to really suck you in!
5
I saw someone post this on Instagram and was intrigued. When I read that it’s a psychological thriller, I bought it immediately. This genre is my absolute favorite. I love feeling like I can’t listen fast enough to find out what happens (major life hack: bump up the speed to 1.5x or even 1.75x like me!). I’m also always in if there are sisters involved. My sister and I are super close, almost like twins ourselves, so when I feel like I can relate, it makes the book that much better. I already started this one and the twins are not close at all (not a spoiler, it starts out saying that in like the first sentence), so that’s a bummer, but it is still good so far!
Although I read it a couple years ago, I have to mention . I loved it when I read it and I was excited to hear they turned it into a Hulu series. I’d definitely recommend reading it before watching the show!
I’ll probably get through this list within a month, so if you have any favorite books, I’d love recommendations!
What’s on your quarantine reading list?
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March 23, 2020 @ 9:08 am
Love to read and will be checking out your rec! I just started In Five Years and it is so good so far!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
March 23, 2020 @ 2:53 pm
Oohh yay! Will definitely check this out!! Thank you!
March 23, 2020 @ 10:34 am
Oh! I didn’t realize that The Handmade’s Tale was a book. I need to check into that one!
March 23, 2020 @ 2:52 pm
Oh yeah!! It was written in 1985. Isn’t that crazy?! So excited to read it!!
March 23, 2020 @ 6:55 pm
I need to read city of love and the handmaid’s tale!! Hopefully now i’ll have time!
xx
Eli
http://www.curly-style.com
March 25, 2020 @ 11:51 am
All the time! I might finally reach my goal of reading 100 books in a year, ha!
March 23, 2020 @ 8:35 pm
I have You Are Not Alone on my list too. I actually own The Seven Husbands, but haven’t gotten to it yet. You have a great list here.
March 24, 2020 @ 8:40 am
Thanks, Lily! I’m looking forward to reading all of them!
March 24, 2020 @ 1:30 am
These are great books for this unique time in our lives! I’ve added these to my reading list!!
Kileen
cute & little
March 24, 2020 @ 8:38 am
Awesome! Do you have any books you’re dying to read? I’m always looking for new recs!
March 24, 2020 @ 10:23 am
I recognize now that I have a very different reading style from most women near my age. I gear towards fantasy or light romantic comedy books, but I do want to read City of Girls at some point!
March 25, 2020 @ 10:43 am
Hey, whatever interests you and provides a great escape! I think you’d really like City of Girls based on your typical preferences ๐
March 24, 2020 @ 10:25 am
Great list! I read City of Girls and I thought it was just… okay ha! I like her other books better though!
March 25, 2020 @ 10:42 am
Thank you!! Good to know. Maybe I’ll hold off for now then!
March 24, 2020 @ 1:51 pm
We’ve been using this quarantine time to work on our house so really I haven’t been bored at all haha! But when those projects slow down I will refer to this list!
March 25, 2020 @ 10:40 am
That’s the perfect thing to do!! I’m moving soon so I’ve been spending a lot of time getting organized to start packing.
March 24, 2020 @ 7:29 pm
Such a great post ideas! Need to read your recommendations! I recently read Uncanny Valley and I loved it
March 25, 2020 @ 10:40 am
Ohh, good to know! I’m always looking for good recs!
March 25, 2020 @ 7:14 am
I’ve never read the handmaids tale nor watched the show but I love dystopian novels and I’ve heard its fantastic! I would like to read the book first though before watching the show! One of my favorite dystopian reads as a teenager was “The Giver” although I wasn’t a huge fan of the movie….then again moview are never as good as the book itself!
March 25, 2020 @ 10:40 am
Omg of course!! I always like the book better too! The Giver was really really good. Handmaid’s Tale is amazing!! It’s tough to watch and scary to think of our world turning out that way, but a really great show.
March 25, 2020 @ 10:52 am
I am still reading Girl, Wash Your Face. Itโs pretty good so far and Iโve been keeping busy at home as well. I will have to check out Youโre Not Alone! Stay safe and healthyโค๏ธ
March 25, 2020 @ 11:53 am
I’ve heard that one recommended a lot! Is it faith-based? I thought it was, which is why I haven’t read it!
March 25, 2020 @ 7:26 pm
Thank you for the ideas! A big goal of mine is to read more this year. This gives me a place to start! The Handmaid’s Tale looks super interesting.
March 27, 2020 @ 10:18 am
You’re so welcome! It’s definitely the perfect time to catch up on reading!
March 26, 2020 @ 9:41 am
Such a great reading list. I need to start reading while in quarantine. I have so many to catch up on. I need to check these books out and add it to my list!
March 27, 2020 @ 10:19 am
Yes!! Let me know if you have any good recs on your list!
March 29, 2020 @ 7:29 pm
These sound like good reads! I didn’t know The Handmaid’s Tale was based on a book (haven’t watched it yet but heard it’s good, so I’m sure the book is even better). Most of my books are nonfiction. I’m still deciding on what to read these coming weeks. Thank you for sharing your current picks!
Sara
http://www.mindovermango.com
March 31, 2020 @ 9:27 am
You’re so welcome!! And absolutely – the book is always better! Lol
March 30, 2020 @ 8:51 am
I love the handmaid’s tale show! I should give the book a read.
March 31, 2020 @ 9:27 am
Yesss! I’m so excited to check it out.