Summer Book Picks: Refresh Your Mind & Soul
Summer is here! It’s the perfect time of year to slow down, soak up the sun, and have some fun!
I believe that play and relaxation are just as crucial to our health as things like exercise and diet. In that spirit, my team is excited to share a curated list of books we’re loving!
Whether you’re hanging out by a pool or nestled in a cozy nook, these reads will nurture your spirit of adventure, joy, and well-being.
Dr. Avanti’s Picks
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed
By Lori Gottlieb
“I loved the humor and insights the author shares from both sides of the therapist’s couch—as a clinician and a patient. She captured so much of my experience as a doctor and a patient.” —Dr. Avanti
Genres: Memoir, Self-Help
Published: 2015
Jackie’s Picks
How We Became Wicked
By Alexander Yates
“A gripping dystopian tale about an insect-borne plague that takes over the world: the story follows a couple of teens and their experience in this ordeal. Pages fly by!” —Jackie
Genres: Young Adult, Science Fiction
Published: 2023
Find it on Bookshop or Amazon.
Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder
By Arianna Huffington
“This book is all about slowing down with great insight into the transformative effects of mindfulness, meditation, compassion, and more. This is a great read for someone who has anxiety and gets stressed easily.” —Jackie
Genre: Self-Help
Published: 2015
Ruth’s Picks
Light from Uncommon Stars
By Ryka Aoki
“This queer sci-fi story with a trans main character delighted me with quirky characters, questions about living authentically, and mouth-watering descriptions of food!”
—Ruth
Genres: Science Fiction, LGBTQ
Published: 2021
Find it on Bookshop or Amazon.
Firekeeper’s Daughter
By Angeline Boulley
“After witnessing a murder, an 18-year-old girl gets swept up in an FBI investigation, forcing her to confront her identity and past. My heart was in my throat reading this one. Listen to the audiobook to hear the Anishanaabemowin (Ojibwe).”
—Ruth
Genre: Self-Help
Published: 2021
Embrace the pleasure of reading as a part of your wellness routine, and let these books inspire and rejuvenate you.
Do you have reading suggestions for our team? Pop over to Instagram and send me a message!
Be well,
Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD
