Books: Readers Share Their Top Getaway Reads…

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. ~Ursula K. Le Guin

We have all had our favorite books that we have read from a young age. Some have left an impact on our lives. On a  B&N public forum, a reader asked “What Book has stayed with you long after you’ve read it?” Fellow readers poured in with responses. Here I share a few that may prove worthwhile for your vacation, getaway, or a mid-summer night’s read.

• Man’s Search for Meaning
• Pecan Man
• The Power
• We Were the Lucky Ones
• The Book Thief
• Before I Fall
• The Lovely Bones
• It Ends with Us
• The Sparrow
• The Lovely Bones
• One Hundred Years f solitude
• The Alchemist
• Harry Potter
• We Were Yours
• East of Eden
• The Chrysalids
• The Bible
• The Savage Song
• To Kill A Mockingbird
• The Notebook
• The Outsiders
• A History of Loneliness
• Tell Me Your Dreams
• The Art of War
• The Graveyard Book
• The Water Stone
• The Secret
• Gone Girl
• Her
• The Night Circus
• Gone With the Wind
• Fallen Angels
• Unbroken
• Beautiful Creatures
• Crime and Punishment
• The Power of Now
• Beautiful Chaos
• A Little Life
• The Leisure Seeker
• GreenLight
• Jane Eyre
• Tuesdays with Morrie
• Their Eyes Were Watching God
• The Kite Runner
• We Were Liars

Does any resonate? Can you add your favorite or two that may be missing? Do share. We’d love to hear.

Cheers!

Author: Dr. Shelly

Dr. Shelly Cameron is a leadership strategist, author, and executive coach dedicated to helping individuals uncover their purpose, elevate their leadership potential, and achieve meaningful success. She is the creator of the GreenLight Leadership Framework. As the curator of SuccessfulLeaders.net, Dr. Shelly shares insights drawn from her extensive experience in organizational development, human resources, and personal growth. She is passionate about empowering professionals to navigate change, manage stress, and design fulfilling lives through intentional goal setting, self-discovery, and continuous learning. Dr. Shelly's research on Success Strategies was published in the JAABC Business Journal. She is also the author of several books, including works on leadership, success, and cultural intelligence. View all posts by Dr. Shelly