I’m Booked: What to read this summer
Written by Ally Abruscato, Graphic by Anna Porter
After another straining school year comes to an end, all we can look forward to is laying sun-soaked in the sand with a good book. Here are some books I plan on adding to my shelf this summer!
“Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin
While I know I’m late to the game, I think this summer I am finally going to get around to reading “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.” I’ve heard great things and can’t wait to dive into this unique love story. For all of the Game Design majors out there, this might be the book for you.
“On Trails: An Exploration” by Robert Moor
Since interning at a trail non-profit last summer, I’ve been fascinated by trails. “On Trails” breaks down the creation and depth behind trails around the world. A seemingly mundane topic like this one often brings out the most fascinating writing.
“Humankind: A Hopeful History” by Rutger Bregman, Elizabeth Manton (Translator), Erica Moore (Translator)
In times like these, we could all use a little hope. This book argues that humans aren’t naturally bad creatures by focusing on the good in our short and complicated history on this planet.
“The Creative Act: A Way of Being” by Rick Rubin
This book seems to appear in every bookstore, but I have yet to pick it up. Recommended to me by our own Creative Director, Anna Porter, “The Creative Act” might be the perfect way to keep the art alive this summer.
“A Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki
To be honest, I really don’t know much about this book, and I am trying to keep it that way. My cousin chose it for our book club, and I intend to go in with an empty mind. Feel free to join me!
“The History of Sound: Stories” by Ben Shattuck
Author of “Six Walks in the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau,” Ben Shattuck is singlehandedly continuing my obsession with the northeast in this self-proclaimed “love letter to New England.”
Like last year, I may end up reading only a few of these books. I always find myself captivated by shiny covers in air-conditioned bookstores, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. As long as we’re reading, nothing else matters!
I’ll be back soon with another book review, but until then, I’m Booked.
As Editor-in-Chief, Ally Abruscato leads and supports a talented group of staff and contributors in pursuing their creative endeavors. At SCAD, Ally majors in Photography and minors in Advertising & Branding. She regularly offers pop culture insights through movie reviews, articles and her weekly column, “I’m Booked.” When she’s not writing or taking photos, Ally’s probably outside, reading or running.
