📚 Books to Read After Easy
Just finished easy? Here are 5 magical next reads curated just for you:
📘 Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Rating: 4.34 / 5 (831,298 ratings), Published: 2017
When to read it: When you're craving a story that beautifully explores loneliness, healing, and unexpected connections.
Follow Eleanor Oliphant, an endearing and quirky protagonist as she navigates her past trauma and opens herself up to friendship and self-discovery. This touching and uplifting novel delves into themes of resilience, kindness, and the transformative power of human connection.
Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Mental Health, Friendship
After reading: Readers will feel a renewed sense of hope and a deeper appreciation for the small moments of joy and connection in everyday life.
📘 Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
Rating: 3.94 / 5 (150,309 ratings), Published: 2011
When to read it: For those seeking a heartwarming and delightful tale of love and relationships in the digital age.
Set in the early days of internet communication, "Attachments" tells the story of two women whose emails are monitored by a lovable IT guy. This charming and witty novel beautifully captures the nostalgia of the late '90s and explores themes of friendship, love, and taking chances.
Genres: Fiction, Romance, Contemporary, Humor
After reading: Readers will be left with a warm, fuzzy feeling and a reminder that sometimes love finds its way to us in the most unexpected of places.
📘 The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Rating: 4.01 / 5 (524,009 ratings), Published: 2013
When to read it: When you're in the mood for a heartwarming and humorous story that challenges societal norms and celebrates the beauty of being different.
Join Don Tillman, a brilliant yet socially awkward geneticist, on his quest to find love in a highly systematic and unconventional way. This endearing and funny novel explores themes of acceptance, friendship, and the true essence of compatibility.
Genres: Fiction, Romance, Humor, Contemporary
After reading: Readers will feel uplifted and inspired to embrace their quirks and approach life with a fresh perspective on what it means to truly connect with others.
📘 The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Rating: 4.08 / 5 (133,144 ratings), Published: 2016
When to read it: When you're in the mood for a poignant and thought-provoking romance that explores fate, immigration, and the power of human connection.
Follow Natasha and Daniel, two teenagers from different worlds who meet and fall in love over the course of a single day in New York City. This beautifully written novel weaves together themes of family, identity, and the serendipitous nature of life's encounters, leaving readers with a sense of wonder and possibility.
Genres: Young Adult, Romance, Contemporary, Diversity
After reading: Readers will be moved by the profound impact of chance encounters and the interconnectedness of our lives, embracing the idea that every moment holds the potential for something extraordinary.
📘 The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
Rating: 3.91 / 5 (246,056 ratings), Published: 2012
When to read it: When you're looking for a poignant and soul-stirring journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and redemption.
Join Harold Fry, a recently retired man, as he embarks on a spontaneous 600-mile walk to visit an old friend who is terminally ill. This touching and introspective novel explores themes of regret, hope, and the profound impact of human connection on our lives.
Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Friendship, Self-Discovery
After reading: Readers will be left contemplating the importance of second chances, the healing power of forgiveness, and the beauty of embracing life's unexpected adventures.