“Queer Eye: Love Yourself. Love Your Life.” by Antoni Porowski, Tan France , Jonathan Van Ness, Bobby Berk and Karamo Brown

Genre: Self-Help Book

Copyright Date: November 2018

Synopsis: Follow the Fab Five as they take you behind the scenes of the Netflix’s “Queer Eye.” With five chapters focusing on food, fashion, grooming, home design and culture, this book will help you work towards a happier, healthier and more self-accepting life.

 

Why Should I Read?

Prepare for season 3 of “Queer Eye,” releasing on Netflix on Mar. 15, by falling in love again with the Fab Five. Plus, read for the gorgeous magazine style layouts.

 

“Becoming” by Michelle Obama

Genre: Autobiography/Memoir

Copyright Date: November 2018

Synopsis: Get an in depth look into the first African American First Lady with Michelle Obama’s memoir covering the excitements and challenges of the presidency and her background growing up on the South Side of Chicago.

 

Why Should I Read?

Reflect on a presidency past with this 15 weeks running New York Times best selling hardcover nonfiction book about the life of an amazing woman.

 

“Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” by Trevor Noah

Genre: Autobiography/Humor

Copyright Date: November 2016

Synopsis:

Rephrase: This book tells the stories of “Daily Show” host, Trevor Noah, from the his illegal mixed-race birth to a white father and a black mother during South African apartheid to his childhood in this humours, coming of age autobiography.

 

Why Should I Read?

Prepare for when Trevor Noah will hopefully reschedule his comedy show at NIU by reading this two weeks running New York Times best selling nonfiction paperback.

 

“Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens

Genre: Mystery/Coming-of-Age

Copyright Date: August 2018

Synopsis: Follow this slice of life historical fiction, as recluse protagonist Kya Clark (Marsh Girl) grows up on the rural 1969 North Carolina coast.

 

Why Should I Read?

If you’re looking for the right mix of suspense, mystery and discovery of self, check out this 25 weeks running New York Times best seller.

 

“41 Reasons I’m Staying In: A Celebration of Introverts” by Hallie Heald

Genre: Self-Help/Humor

Copyright Date: January 2019

Synopsis: Through illustrations, this book humorously lists 41 reasons why staying home is simply the best option.

 

Why Should I Read?

This strikingly relatable and beautifully illustrated book is perfect for any introvert to staying in over break.