Subway Reading 4
Another week of commuting in NYC and the books catching my eye
Hi! Hello!
Let’s talk books! I’ve been keeping tabs on what everyone has been reading on their morning commutes and taking notes. I finished the third book in the Heated Rivalry series and to be honest, I hope no one was reading over my shoulders because some of the chapters were VERY steamy to be reading at 8 a.m. on a Tuesday. Anyways - let’s get into what everyone else has been reading!
Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson
This was a MASSIVE book! But a lot of Brandon Sanderson’s are very long. This is book 4 of the The Stormlight Archive series. I am not a big fantasy reader but I know Brandon Sanderson is one of the greats. I have also been intrigued by the Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman. Do you have any recs for a girl wanting to dip her toes into fantasy?
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins and Sawyer Robbins
Let them! Mel Robbins’ most recent (and viral) self-help book was everywhere, especially in January when everyone has “new year, new me” on the mind. I can’t say that every situation calls for “letting them” but for people pleasers like me, it is certainly ground breaking!
The Song of Achilles and Circe by Madeline Miller
Lots of Madeline Miller on the train! I read Circe and understand the hype. But to be honest, I am not a big lover of Greek mythology so I can’t say I raced to read another of her books. If you however grew up on Percy Jackson, you would definitely love any or all of her books.
The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker
The winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1974, author Ernest Becker explores the why of the human existence. From the sound of it, the topics explored in this book are timeless - exploring man’s own mortality, how acts of heroism and religion and culture make us feel like we can transcend death.
The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey
This book is about more than just tennis - it’s about leaning into your body to concentrate on its knowing and trusting in that concentration. Folks from all over from Billie Jean King to Al Gore to Itzhak Perlman have cited this book as influential to them. If you’re looking for something inspirational to help you go after your goals and dreams, add to cart.
Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
I have regrettably never read anything by Toni Morrison and anytime I see any of her books out in the wild I am always reminded of that. A coming of age story set in the rust belt, Song of Solomon is a classic!
Happy reading!
Xoxo,
Savannah
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