Book Titles That Echoed Our Readers’ Sentiments When They Forgot Their Masks
2020 was far from a walk in the park for many. While there’s no guarantee of smooth-sailing days ahead, we’ll pull out all the stops to put a smile on your face. Earlier this month, we challenged you, dear readers, to recommend book titles that came to your minds upon realising that you’ve forgotten your mask after leaving the house. Here’s a round-up of some of the entries that we think will leave you grinning and some honest-to-goodness synopses if you’re interested in picking up something to read!
1. The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
Suggested by @jeantanlp
Take time to wind down with this mindfulness guide by Haemin Sunim, a renowned Buddhist meditation teacher from Korea who was educated in the United States. With more than three million copies sold in Korea, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down will help illuminate your path to inner peace and live a more balanced life.
2. Run for Your Life by James Patterson
Suggested by @speciallyi and @aloisohzh
In this second book of the Michael Bennett series, Detective Bennett returns to tackle yet another case: that of a calculating killer who calls himself The Teacher, who terrorises New York City killing the powerful and arrogant. Can Detective Bennett save New York from a disaster with just hours to spare after discovering a secret pattern in The Teacher’s lessons?
3. An Accidental Athlete by John Bingham
Suggested by @jeeyv604
In this warm and witty memoir by John Bingham, the author recalls his childhood dreams of athletic glory replaced by years of sedentary unhealthy excess until two trips to the emergency room resulted in his life-changing transformation to a runner. Heart-breaking but also hilarious, this book chronicles one man’s discovery that middle age is just the beginning, and not the finish line.
Get the book here: Physical Copy, eBook
4. Walk of Shame by Lauren Layne
Suggested by @readwithjenn
Although it’s the fourth book of the Love Unexpectedly series, Walk of Shame is a standalone rom-com featuring heiress Georgianna Watkins, who begins to tire of her partying socialite lifestyle. Sparks fly when she meets Andrew Mulroney, a cynical divorce lawyer. When the couple shares a kiss that’s caught on camera, all of Manhattan begins to gossip about their relationship, and Andrew finds to his surprise that the answer about whether they’re a couple or not might be ‘yes’.
Get the book here: eBook
Think you can do better? Look out for more challenges and giveaways on our Instagram page and get rewarded for your efforts!
We publish our articles on our social media channels. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on our stories.
-
Text by
Woo Pei Qi
National Library Board
