![]() ![]() But it’s such a riveting quick read, that I’m choosing to include it anyway for the die-hard nonfiction fans. Okay, so this memoir about Susannah Cahalan’s descent into madness triggered by a rare medical condition (that nearly went undiagnosed!) is not remotely trashy. Get on this one ASAP.īrain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan. The book itself kind of reads like an extended US Weekly article but in the best possible way. Ummmm Elizabeth Holmes is batshit crazy, and the full story about what went down behind the scenes at Theranos (the infamous Silicon Valley blood-testing startup) blew my mind. As Logan so eloquently described this page-turner: Heaty. Not gonna lie, it was my first James Patterson book, and now I understand why he’s the Beyonce of medium trashy thrillers. My roommate and I both read this on our honeymoon. President is Missing by James Patterson with Bill Clinton. I almost dropped the book in the bath when the first twist hit. Not gonna lie, this psychological thriller gets off to a very slow start, but I need you to trust me and stick it out. The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. It’s also worth noting that this book has an almost exclusively female cast of characters. Ruth Ware never fails to deliver a twisty, page-turning mystery. (Read it for the first time in high school, still love it.) It’s a cliché story-ugly duckling turns swan and realizes that being beautiful doesn’t make you happy, blah blah-but with particularly engaging characters and a few good, albeit somewhat predictable, twists. I’ve always preferred my chick lit British, and this old school Jane Green really hits the spot. (Towles’ A G entleman in Moscow is also at the top of my current reading list.) The story of a sassy working-class heroine who stumbles into the glamorous world of Manhattan’s elite (I’ve clearly watched too much Gossip Girl) is a sharp critique of the times, sure, but it’s also just great entertainment. If you dig a good period piece, this depression-era novel is about to become your new favorite. (We all know that when a book is made into a movie, the book is always better.) The best part? It’s a TRILOGY. And if you saw the movie, you should still read the book. You’ll cackle! You’ll cry! You’ll want to go to Singapore! If you have yet to experience the Crazy Rich Asian Magic, DO IT. It’s basically an exploration of friendship, and it really tugs at your heart strings.Ĭrazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. This beautifully written story follows the lives of an unlikely group of friends who meet at summer camp in the seventies as their personal talents, financial situations, and happiness grow and change. Happy page-turning, friends! My Favorite Medium-Trashy Books I’m hoping they provide fellow medium-brow readers with many happy hours of distraction/mental vacation. I have so many beloved medium trashy books, but the following list is a smattering of my all-time favorites in a variety of categories (comedy! romance! thrillers! short stories!). ![]() What is “medium trashy,” you ask? Honestly, it’s a rather loose descriptor that can be applied to everything from autobiographies and thrillers to top tier chick lit, but books in this category tend to be mindlessly entertaining stories that are still smart/well-written. (FYI, fellow anxious peeps, reading is great for managing anxiety!!) I enjoy the occasional literary classic or purely education tome, sure, but in general, I prefer to indulge my escapist tendencies with books from the “medium trashy” genre. As much as I love TV, and I love it a lot, a good book will always be my favorite form of entertainment. ![]()
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