Your favorite chair. A blanket to keep you cozy. A steaming hot cup of tea. Only one thing is missing from that near perfect scenario: A great book.
Whether you like romances as hot and steamy as your tea, an edge of the seat mystery thriller, historical fiction, sci-fi, or the hottest new non-fiction, reading will not only exercise the brain, it will enlighten, entertain, and enrich.
And you’ll never have to leave the house.
Here are a few suggestions to get you started. You can add these to your library, or kindle, or you can enjoy them as audiobooks. Be prepared to be whisked away on adventures that transport you out of this world – in some cases literally.
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Kristin Hannah has done it again with a book that focuses on the women who served in Vietnam. As the generation who lived through the chaos and turmoil of that conflict, seniors can relate to this book in a way that younger generations cannot. The book is the story of one young woman but it shines a light on the sacrifice and commitment of all the women who bravely served in Vietnam only to come home to a divided, angry America that wanted to forget about the war – and their existence. Like The Nightingale, The Women is a page turner that does not disappoint.
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki
Heiress, entrepreneur, philanthropist, presidential hostess and visionary. Marjorie Merriweather Post’s journey began in a barn where she glued cereal boxes for her dad’s fledgling cereal company. Little did she know that Post Cereal would become General Foods and shape the way Americans started their day. This book tells the story of a larger-than-life American icon who lived her life on her own terms. Grab a bowl of your favorite cereal and enjoy!
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Magic. Fairies whose sexuality and beauty is unparalleled. Humans with superpowers. Torrid romance. Humor. Intrigue. A Court of Thorns and Roses has it all – and then some. This is the guilty pleasure that seniors are buzzing about. If you haven’t talked to some of your friends in weeks, chances are they are immersed in the land of the High Fay wondering if Rhees and Fayra will finally get together. And as if this book isn’t enough, Maas has created an entire series around these characters that will keep you busy until spring.
The Wager by David Grann
The Wager is based on the true story of an 18th century shipwreck. But it is so much more than that. This is a tale about human behavior under extreme circumstances. It is about heroism, mutiny, and the search for the truth through a documented court martial. By the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, The Wager is a riveting tale of treachery, loyalty and survival at sea.
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
Set in India between 1900 and 1977, The Covenant of Water tells the story of 3 generations of a family that suffers from a strange affliction. It is as much about them as it is about the evolution of medicine over those years. By the author or Cutting for Stone, The Covenant of Water an anthem to joy as well as hardship and loss. It's a long one. So, settle in and get comfy.
A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny
If you’re looking for a good old-fashioned mystery, featuring a good old-fashioned detective, Louise Penny definitely has your back. A World of Curiosities is the 18th in her Armand Gamache detective series. The mysteries take place in the small Canadian town of Three Pines whose quirky residents have no shortage of mayhem causing secrets. If you like this one, you’ve got 17 more to keep you company over the winter.
Join an Overture Book Club
Nothing is more fun than discussing a fabulous book with friends. Once you rightsize into the Overture premium senior apartment community of your choice, why not start up a book club and compare notes on your favorites?
Your retirement story is just getting good.