Weekends are the days meant to be spent on yourself. Even if it’s just one day, make it one where you can recharge and get inspired for the new week. No matter how or where you spend your weekends, be sure to find a couple of hours for reading.
A good book not only broadens your horizons but also brings you joy and inspiration. AdmiGram.com has selected five amazing books for weekends that are easy and quick to read, carry a positive message, and are sure to make you smile.
Best books to read on summer weekends
Anne of Green Gables
by L. M. Montgomery
The first and most famous novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. This book is a magical find for women of all ages, but it is also devoured by grown men. The book is filled with genuine humor and an indescribable sense of childhood. If you’re out in nature with kids, read Anne of Green Gables aloud. The children will be delighted.
Dandelion Wine
by Ray Bradbury
One of Ray Bradbury’s most vivid works. If you’re bogged down by the monotony of daily life and have stopped noticing the joys that surround you amidst your routine and important tasks, this book is for you. Everyone who has read this book recommends not reading it all at once, but in parts. A world of mysteries and secrets, a world of happiness and goodness, a world of fear and hatred — all of this can be found on the pages of this book.
The Alchemist
by Paulo Coelho
This novel by Paulo Coelho has been published in over 117 countries and translated into 67 languages. The book is akin to a philosophical parable, offering numerous valuable pieces of advice and deep thoughts about understanding the world and the human soul. Despite the serious philosophical issues the author touches on, the book is very light, interesting, and captivating. The short length of this work makes it perfect to finish in one evening. It is recommended for everyone searching for meaning and answers to life’s questions.
The Catcher in the Rye
by J. D. Salinger
If you haven’t read this bestseller in school, it’s high time to get acquainted with it over the weekend. The novel’s plot captivates with its sincerity and realism. It’s a story about the difficulty of finding understanding and thinking about what’s truly important, rather than what you’re told to think about. It teaches not to fear making mistakes, to be fair, and to have your own opinions. This book helps you dive headfirst into youth and emerge with a unique aftertaste after reading.
Monday Starts on Saturday
by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky
This book is a journey into a unique embodiment of 1960s Soviet utopia. With their characteristic humor, the Strugatskys describe their dreams of how a modern and talented person should focus on scientific creativity. The book will be more interesting to the older generation, who still remember the romanticism of the second half of the 20th century. It is light, bright, and infinitely positive. On its pages, you’ll find a generous dose of science fiction and sincere humor.
