Books You Should Read, Podcasts You Should Listen To
Whether you’re looking to dive deep into the pages of a captivating book, or you’ve got your headphones ready to listen to a humorous podcast, we’ve got just what you need! Check out the recommendations below for top picks in the world of books and podcasts.
Get Inspired
Educated
New York Times Bestseller, Educated, is a memoir that recounts a young woman prioritizing education and leaving her survivalist Mormon family. The author, Tara Westover, details her life from the moment she leaves her isolated life in Idaho, through her journey of completing her PhD at Cambridge University. Educated is a motivational story of the importance of perseverance and determination.
The Beautiful Chaos of Growing Up
In this poetry collection, Ari Satok dives into the beautiful mess of young adulthood. From the joys of college freedom to the stress of post-grad years, all college students should read these poems for a good laugh and life lesson.
High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way
In order to better ourselves, we must tune in to the fundamentals that it will take to get where we want to be. High Performance Habits explains 6 different habits that will increase self-confidence and productivity, and teach readers when to lead and when to follow others.
For Viewers, Turned Readers
Just Mercy
Just Mercy accounts the real life story of author, Bryan Stevenson, as he works in the judicial system to overturn the conviction of his marginalized clients. A story of justice and redemption, Just Mercy illustrates the dark side of the United States judicial system, and how one lawyer can change the lives of others.
The Haunting of Hill House
The Haunting of Hill House suspends readers into a state of horror. The four “seekers” come to find that a spooky encounter at Hill House quickly turns into an alarming realization that Hill House is gathering powers in order to take one of the seekers.
Bridgerton
We’ve all seen Bridgerton trending on Netflix; now it’s time to invest deeper into the tales of this intriguing family. Set in 19th century England, the Bridgerton series probes into the lives of each of the eight children of the Bridgerton family. In this high-society, young adults are urged to abide by certain standards in order to “fit” a certain image. If you’re looking for tales of love and drama, these 8 novels will have you hooked!
Grab Your Headphones For These Podcasts
Tiny Leaps, Big Changes
This podcast is all about personal development! Listen in for changes that you can make in your everyday life that will result in accomplishing your goals.
Smartless
Join Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett in their podcast all about connecting with others, no matter your background. The hosts bring special guests on each week to discuss relevant and helpful topics.
Office Ladies
Are you a fan of The Office? If so, Office Ladies is the podcast for you. Each week, co-stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey break down an episode of The Office for your personal enjoyment!
You’re Wrong About
Join journalists Mike and Sarah as they walk you through historical events that you may want to take a closer look at.
Takeline
Calling all sports fans! Takeline explores the world of athletics. Hosts, Jason Concepcion and Renee Montgomery spark conversation about players, games, and sports controversies.
My Favorite Murder
If you’re a crime junkie, you’ll want to tune in to My Favorite Murderer. Each episode, a true crime story is told that is sure to get your attention!