I truly believe that the best way to survive difficult times is to maintain a positive mindset. If you are currently in quarantine at home, I hope you are just self-isolating as a precaution and that you and your family have not tested positive for the Coronavirus. I have written a post on how to stay positive during all this uncertainty, and one of my tips is to distract yourself with some reading. So if you find yourself in a COVID-19 imposed quarantine, why not try one of these 10 brilliant books. Question is – which one do I start with?
GIRL BOSS
How to Make it Happen: Turning Failure into Success – Maria Hatzistefanis
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE – Phil Knight
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE – Phil KnightCHICK LIT
Queenie – Candice Carty-Williams
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine – Gail Honeyman
Grown Ups – Marian Keys
TRAVEL
Back Yard to Back Pack – Evie Farrell
The Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World – Lonely Planet
MOTHERHOOD
Letters on Motherhood – Giovanna Fletcher
Parenting the Sh*t out of Life – Mother Pukka & Papa Pukka
Parenting the Sh*t out of Life – Mother Pukka & Papa PukkaINTERESTING READS
Cilka’s Journey – Heather Morris
Boy Swallows Universe – Trent Dalton
The Chain – Adrian McKinty
Which of these books are on your reading list should you find yourself in quarantine? Or if you have previously read any of them, let me know how you enjoyed it in the comments section below.
I have also seen some really fabulous and positive posts published by bloggers in recent weeks which deserve a read. One example is Claire at Love, Life and Dirty Dishes who has provided tips on How to be Community Minded During Coronavirus.
Take care of yourself and others around you during this very strange time in the world. Stay connected, stay positive and stay safe. Shell x
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I really want to read Cilkas Journey as The Tattooist of Auschwitz was such an incredible and moving story. Also Eleanor Oliphant book was great. It lived up to the hype when everyone said I had to read it
I recently read the Tattooist of Auschwitz and loved it (as much as you can for that type of story). I was in tears at the end when their son wrote a chapter.
Some great book choices. I am actually using this time to go through the extensive pile of books to read I had piled up!
Thanks for the tips. I found Eleanor Oliphant in a charity shop about 2 months ago and I read it in a day, loved it! I will have to look at getting some more books!!
Such a great list! I really want to read Eleanor Oliphant but have yet to get round to it. It’s definitely on my ‘to read ‘ list.
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The titles look interesting. Thanks for the recommendations.
Oh thanks for the tips – I was just looking for new reads!
I’ve heard great things about a few of these books- I really need to get back into reading. It’s tough with 2 small people around but I def need to make the time.
I wish I had this list when I was looking for books to buy right before the lockdown! I stuggled so much to find something that didn’t feature the human kind being destroyed by some sort of war or disease. I didn’t want anything that reminded me of what we were going through in real life! I ended up buying The Chronicles of Narnia, I love children’s literature and that’s definitely different from reality 🙂
Yup, I’m convinced books are what will get us through this – so much better and more ‘creative’ than simply consuming media #dreamteamlinky
Thanks for being with us on the #DreamTeamLinky and sharing these great books tips. There are a few I haven’t read there so its perfect
Great post!!
The Giovanna Fletcher book is on my wishlist! I’m desperate to read it!