Summer Book Suggestions
We know you wish you had some textbooks to flip through this summer, BUT we have some books you might enjoy more. Maybe one of these will peak your interest. Grab a hammock, a bottle of water, a copy of one of these gems, and RELAX!
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet And Why It Matters by Priya Parker
“Why is one dinner party a roaring success and another dull and awkward? Why is an acquaintance’s wedding in a backyard more memorable than your good friends’ celebration at the Ritz? Sure, people and their chemistry together play a big part in making gatherings rewarding and fun. But what if we could distill the key elements that inspire a good time, and apply them to make all our gatherings transformational? Conflict resolution specialist Priya Parker (M.I.T. and Harvard Kennedy School alum) has overseen peace processes in the Arab world and facilitated race relations on American college campuses. Her research draws on myriad customs from around the world to offer insights and inspiration on making our most basic human need — relating to others — more meaningful.” — Esquire
The Light We Lost by Jill Santapolo
“Lucy is faced with a life-altering choice. But before she can make her decision, she must start her story — their story — at the very beginning.” — GoodReads
“This love story between Lucy & Gabe spans decades and continents as two star-crossed lovers try to return to each other…Will they ever meet again? This book kept me up at night, turning the pages to find out, and the ending did not disappoint.” — Reese Witherspoon
The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
“Amber Patterson is fed up. She’s tired of being a nobody: a plain, invisible woman who blends into the background. She deserves more — a life of money and power like the one blonde-haired, blue-eyed goddess Daphne Parrish takes for granted. To everyone in the exclusive town of Bishops Harbor, Connecticut, Daphne — a socialite and philanthropist — and her real-estate mogul husband, Jackson, are a couple straight out of a fairy tale… With shocking turns and dark secrets that will keep you guessing until the very end, The Last Mrs. Parrish is a fresh, juicy, and utterly addictive thriller from a diabolically imaginative talent.” -Esquire
Factfulness by Hans Rosling
“I’ve been recommending this book since the day it came out. Hans, the brilliant global-health lecturer who died last year, gives you a breakthrough way of understanding basic truths about the world — how life is getting better, and where the world still needs to improve. And he weaves in unforgettable anecdotes from his life. It’s a fitting final word from a brilliant man, and one of the best books i’ve ever read.” — Bill Gates
Like Brothers by Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass
“Whether producing, writing, directing, or acting, the Duplass Brothers have made their mark in the world of independent film and television on the strength of their quirky and empathetic approach to storytelling. Now, for the first time, Mark and Jay take readers on a tour of their lifelong partnership in this unique memoir told in essays that share the secrets of their success, the joys and frustrations of intimate collaboration, and the lessons they’ve learned the hard way… Part coming-of-age memoir, part underdog story, and part insider account of succeeding in Hollywood on their own terms, Like Brothers is as openhearted and lovably offbeat as Mark and Jay themselves.” — GoodReads
The Opposite of Hate by Sally Kohn
“As a liberal commentator on Fox News for two years and now on CNN, Kohn developed a reputation as an outspoken progressive who could talk openly with conservatives, finding a way to communicate respectfully no matter how much she disagreed with an opposing point of view. But over the last few years she found herself slipping into anger despite herself. Frustrated and worried about the hate she saw engulfing the planet, Kohn decided to research and attempt to understand where the root of our prejudices come from and why they make us do shitty things. She willingly turns the lens of herself and enlists the help of experts to add historical context. Most importantly, this isn’t all doom and gloom; thankfully, Kohn is funny and warm as she shares the best ways to shift the hate and dissolve the barriers between those of us with divergent views.” — Esquire
