We’re all finding ourselves with a whole lot of time on our hands as we practice social distancing. Sure you could re-watch your favorite shows on Netflix, or scroll through Instagram; or you could pick-up a book. Escape, learn, laugh, immerse yourself in some of the following story lines.
If You’re All In:
Writers for centuries have painted horrifying scenes of death and destruction wrought by plagues and disease. Here’s your (post) apocalyptic reading list for a coronavirus quarantine.
Zone One, by Colson Whitehead
The Hot Zone, by Richard Preston
The Book of M, by Peng Shepherd
Flu, by Gina Kolata
Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez
New and Noteworthy…
Fresh off the press these books hit the shelves recently and are already sparkling conversation and getting great reviews.
The Night Watchman, by Louise Erdrich
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
Books You Missed From Last Year:
We heard all about City of Girls, The Last Testament, and Where the Crawdads Sing. Here are a few other titles that you might have missed.
Trust Exercise by Susan Choi
Women Talking By Miriam Toews
Looker, by Laura Sims
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe
You Have The Time To Learn Something New…
Wine Simple: A Totally Approachable Guide from a World-Class Sommelier by Aldo Sohm and Christine Muhlke
I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening): A Guide to Grace-Filled Political Conversations by Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth A Silvers
Caffeine: How Caffeine Created the Modern World by Michael Pollan
Emerge From Quarantine a Better YOU…
24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week by Tiffany Shlain
Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong
How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell
You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why It Matters by Kate Murphy
Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals by Rachel Hollis
If You Are Feeling Stuck (Inside)…
The Book of Ichigo Ichie: The Art of Making the Most of Every Moment, the Japanese Way by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles
The Clutter-Free Home: Making Room for Your Life by Kathi Lipp
Separation Anxiety by Laura Zigman
Reagan is a Food & Drink Photographer, Social Media Content Creator and a sometimes-blogger based in Boston, MA. Self proclaimed foodie passionate about photography, travel and her Frenchie Flyp.
