Having a bad day? Read these books to instantly uplift your mood.
When you are having a bad day, it feels like everything around is just piling up to make it worse. You spill your coffee, then get a flat tire and come across a bad customer. Whenever life is dragging you down, good books can act as a comfort blanket. They can transport you to a different world where everything seems better.
On days when you are feeling down, pick up the below books to uplift yourself.
The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley
This book tells the story of six strangers who come together through a green notebook. It starts with Julian Jessop, who writes the truth about his own life in a plain green journal and leaves it at a café. The owner of the café, Monica, writes her truth and leaves it at a wine bar across the street and it goes on bringing all of them together at Monica’s café. It is a joyful book that is about being brave and putting your real self forward.
Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan
Kevin Kwan brings out yet another laugh-out-loud family story. A family matriarch, Su Yi, is on her deathbed that brings members of the Shang-young clan together at her bedside. But they have other hidden motives. They all want a piece of the matriarch’s inheritance and will go to any lengths to have it, from sabotage to cue fights. The family drama will make you forget about your real-life problems.
Five Steps to Happy by Ella Dove
Ella Dove’s debut novel tells the tale of how a struggling actress Heidi embarks on a journey to find a new future after an accident that leaves her life in shatters. With lovely writing and engaging characters, many of the events are based on Ella’s own experience. The book is about taking that one small step to finding happiness.
No One Can Pronounce My Name by Rakesh Satyal
A novel filled with hope, compassion, love and identity, the plot revolves around a community of Indian Americans living outside Chicago. Two immigrants, Harit and Ranjana, develop a friendship and their lives are forever changed with this unexpected relationship. It is the perfect read when you are looking to uplift your mood after a bad day.
Transport yourself from your real life with these mind-blowing books.
