Summer is here! This is a great time to catch up on your book goal or start a new reading habit to carry you through the rest of 2021. Goodreads is a great app to help you make a plan and track titles. Plus, you can connect with friends and see what’s on their book list. Speaking of apps, Libby allows you to connect your Mt. Juliet Library Card and download ebooks and audiobooks for free!
Studies show that reading has a wide variety of benefits. Non-fiction improves your general knowledge while fiction can make you more empathetic. There are health benefits too! Adults who read find it’s a great way to relax and destress. Reading before bed can also improve sleep. Mental stimulation is key in slowing the progress of dementia and it increases your focus and concentration.
These summer book selections offer something for everyone. Atomic Habits will be a fantastic helper as you get ready for back to school. Even kids can use these principles. Boys in the Boat is a real-life story that will get you hyped for the upcoming Summer Olympics. If you need a beach read, Where the Crawdads Sing is just the ticket! We’d love to know what you are reading this summer. Tag us on social and use #mtjulietreads (alt #mtjulietlifestyle)
BOOKS:
Atomic Habits
By: James Clear
This book is jam-packed with helpful tips and hardcore research to back it up. The techniques are simple but effective and can revolutionize your life! This title would be fantastic for a book club discussion.
Where the Crawdads Sing
By: Delia Owens
There’s a reason this book has spent over 100 weeks on the fiction bestseller list. Beautifully written, Kya’s story is deep and emotional yet brave and ingenious. The ending will surprise you in the most delightful way!
The Boys in the Boat
By: Daniel James Brown
This historical account of the U.S. 1936 Olympic Rowing Team is about undying determination, overcoming obstacles, and astonishing teamwork. It’s everything that makes an incredible underdog story – and it’s all true!
