Whether your summer consists of lying by the pool and going on vacation or taking summer classes and working, you need to take a break at some point and read a good book.
For those separated from their significant other over the summer or maybe things just didn't work out since you've parted for the break, "The Day I Shot Cupid: Hello My Name Is Jennifer Love Hewitt and I'm a Love-Aholic" offers dating and break-up advice from a well-known name.
Hewitt offers a cynical point of view for breaking up or starting over. The new self-help book consists of stone-cold advice and the understanding love is hard work – not a fairy tale.
Hewitt gives humorous and thoughtful advice that will have readers both laughing and kicking their selves – making them realize the things you should have or should not have done in a relationship.
Not heartbroken or love sick, but need something to keep your mind off things or entertain yourself through a uneventful summer?
Try to pick a good book based on your interests to hold your attention.
If you're going on a long car ride or just having a boring break, pick up an entire series of books such as the Stieg Larsson Trilogy compiled of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," "The Girl Who Played with Fire" and "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest."
Larsson's trilogy is a set of mystery novels that are sure to leave readers wanting more.
The books were released separately and all have had a huge following. His novels have elements of sex, emotion and mystery that are sure to keep any reader on the edge of their seat.
The main character in the Larsson series, Lisbeth Salander, is described as "pierced and tattooed" giving readers an edgy character rather than the usual boring detective.
The trilogy is one of the few that seem to actually get better instead of peaking at the original.
The newest addition to the Charlene Harris collection of Sookie Stackhouse novels, "Dead in the Family," has also just been released.
The series follows southern waitress Sookie Stackhouse throughout her unorthodox life full of vampires and other mythical creatures in the small town of Bon Temps, Louisiana.
The newest installment captures the anger and loneliness of Sookie which paves the way for the bad boy vampire Eric to move in for the kill.
The love and death parallel of these novels in addition to their catchy humor and risque storyline are sure to please those looking for an entertaining page-turner.
If you're looking to sharpen up your political knowledge while not in class, pick up "The Promise: President Obama, Year One" by Jonathan Alter.
Alter provides a narrative telling the tale of the most controversial presidency to date. The book focuses on Obama's promises to change while struggling with being thrown into an economic depression, war and economical downfall.
Whether looking for knowledge, fun or simply passing time one of these books is sure to curb your reading appetite.
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