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Five books for your vacation reading list
Here are some books to accompany you during your break away, or while at home. It's okay, we don't judge.
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A book and a cup of coffee. There is no better time to finally catch up with your reading goal than a vacation. (Shutterstock/File)
The long vacation is looming, and there is no better time to finally catch up with your reading goals.
Here are some books to accompany you during your break away, or while at home. It's okay, we don't judge.
Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan
While people around the world -- Asian or not -- are waiting for the movie adaptation of highly anticipated Crazy Rich Girlfriend, Kwan's newest book, the latest in the trilogy, has quickly climbed up the bestseller ladder.
Kwan in an interview with Entertainment Weekly promises 'characters that are even richer and more over-the-top','unbelievably fabulous locations', and 'Downton Abbey-esque' ambiance.
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Sad Girls by Lang Leav
Popular for her poetry books Love & Misadventure, Lullabies, Memories, and the latest The Universe of Us, Lang Leav launches her first novel.
Sad Girls is a promising holiday read not only because of Leav's heartbreakingly beautiful text but also its exploration of anxiety and mental disorder. The main character Audrey experiences a panic attack that begins with a lie and ends with a murder.
Read the excerpt from the author's website.
The Dark Tower by Stephen King
Any book from the King of Horror Stephen King is always worthy of your time. Before the latest movie adaptation of his many, many bestsellers hits the theater on August, take your time to (re)read the book. Or better yet, the whole series.
The first book from the series is The Gunslinger, which revolves around gunslinger Roland Deschain in his search for "the man in black", which leads him to meet a young boy Jake Chambers. The Dark Tower's universe is vast and intricate, spanning over eight books, but The Gunslinger should prepare you for the movie adaptation.
Read also: Six children's books every parent should get
Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur
Rupi Kaur is probably the most Instagrammed writer ever. Screenshots of her books have been widely shared on social media for their empowering messages and provoking illustrations. A woman of color herself, Kaur beautifully expresses what it means to be a woman -- a must read for every girl and woman out there.
While some critics argue that Kaur's poems do not classify as poems, the words are powerful and relevant now more than ever.
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
The Netflix's series dominated the internet for weeks after its launch, so why not see what the fuss is all about? The book tells the story of Hannah Baker, or more precisely, recounts the stories leading up to her suicide.
There are some differences between the book and the series, but the gist stays the same. (kes)
