Has January got you feeling Blue?
For February, I want to recommend books that I think will help you through the cold, rainy season with some positivity and hope. It is still the beginning of the year, and for some of us, the last 31 days haven't gone so well. If you are one of those people this post may be for you. I have three strategies for you to help combat those blue feelings with literature.
The first book I want to recommend is 'One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
The first strategy is to read about someone who is/has been less fortunate than you, yet they have still found the silver lining. This book is ideal. Ivan Denisovich finds pleasure in small things despite his grim situation and had a lasting effect on me. It is helpful to remember this story when you are having a bad day and reminds you to be grateful for the little things that make your day so much better. This book made it to a Penguin Modern Classic for a reason! There is a message to take from Solzhenitsyn's writing so make sure you savor this one.
The first strategy is to read about someone who is/has been less fortunate than you, yet they have still found the silver lining. This book is ideal. Ivan Denisovich finds pleasure in small things despite his grim situation and had a lasting effect on me. It is helpful to remember this story when you are having a bad day and reminds you to be grateful for the little things that make your day so much better. This book made it to a Penguin Modern Classic for a reason! There is a message to take from Solzhenitsyn's writing so make sure you savor this one.
This book is available for £7.99 in Paperback or £3.79 in Kindle edition on Amazon.co.uk
The second book I want to recommend is 'The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella.
The reason I recommend this book is because my second strategy is to laugh off the rainy season. This book is hilarious and charming and uplifting. It is everything you need right now! Kinsella's writing is easy to read and this story is sure to make you smile. It also may inspire you to learn something new and to try and challenge yourself. Keep going, you can do it...
The reason I recommend this book is because my second strategy is to laugh off the rainy season. This book is hilarious and charming and uplifting. It is everything you need right now! Kinsella's writing is easy to read and this story is sure to make you smile. It also may inspire you to learn something new and to try and challenge yourself. Keep going, you can do it...
This book is available on Amazon.co.uk for £7.99 in Paperback or £3.99 on Kindle.
Finally, I want to recommend The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
My final tactic is to escape reality if all else fails and get yourself lost in an adventure. Pick up a series and dig your nose in deep between those pages. The Hunger Games will suck you in and before you know it you will be crying for more. If you haven't read this trilogy before, I am jealous as I would love to read it for the first time again. This one also has the perfect love triangle for Valentines day! <3 Enjoy!
My final tactic is to escape reality if all else fails and get yourself lost in an adventure. Pick up a series and dig your nose in deep between those pages. The Hunger Games will suck you in and before you know it you will be crying for more. If you haven't read this trilogy before, I am jealous as I would love to read it for the first time again. This one also has the perfect love triangle for Valentines day! <3 Enjoy!
This book is available on Amazon.co.uk for £3.85 in Paperback or £3.66. If you have Kindle Unlimited you can read this trilogy for free. If you plan on reading all 3 books, it may be cheaper for you to buy the series together in a collection.
Happy February!
Love Charlie, Xx
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