10 Books to Read This June 2019
Bookworms, rejoice as we have some of the most amazing book releases to start your June right! Ready your bookshelves because here are 10 books that you’ll surely enjoy.
On Being Human: A Memoir of Waking Up, Living Real, and Listening Hard by Jennifer Pastiloff
Publish Date: June 4
On Being Human is the inspirational memoir of Jennifer Pastiloff. It narrates how her years of waitressing taught her to seek unexpected beauty, how to listen fiercely despite her deafness, how vulnerability allowed her to find love, and how a life full of happiness can be achieved despite imperfections. The memoir is also a celebration of happiness and self-realization where her “imperfectly perfect” life path inspire others to live outside the box and to deny the claims of being “not enough”.
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
Publish Date: June 4
Set in the theater world of New York City in the 1940s, City of Girls is told from the point-of-view of Vivian, an older woman who looks back on her youth with feelings of pleasure and regret. The novel features and explores themes of female sexuality and promiscuity and true love’s idiosyncrasies.
100 Side Hustles: Ideas for Making Extra Money by Chris Guillebeau
Publish Date: June 4
The full-color ideabook by Chris Guillebeau presents 100 thrilling stories of regular people who launched side businesses that boomed and became successful. It aims to inspire readers to not only follow in the steps of these people but to also achieve similar success.
More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say) by Elaine Welteroth
Publish Date: June 11
This part-manifesto, part-memoir follows groundbreaking journalist Elaine Welteroth, the revolutionary editor of Teen Vogue who climbed the ranks of media and fashion. In this enthralling and timely memoir, Welteroth unloads lessons on race, identity, and success through her own journey.
The Ice at the End of the World by Jon Gertner
Publish Date: June 11
The Ice at the End of the World is a gripping and urgent account of scientists and explorers racing to understand the melting ice sheet in Greenland, the herald of climate change.
Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publish Date: June 11
New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout is back with a new novel that would take you to another world. Trinity Marrow might be blind but she has the ability to see and communicate with ghosts and spirits. However, Trinity’s gift forces her to live in an isolated compound guarded by Wardens—gargoyle shape-shifters whose goal is to protect mankind from demons. If Trinity’s secret is discovered by the demons, they’ll devour her to enhance their power.
Trinity meets Zayne who, despite having his own secrets, works together with Trinity as the demons breach the compound. In order to save her family and the world, Trinity will have to trust Zayne as a supernatural war is unleashed.
Soul of the Sword by Julie Kagawa
Publish Date: June 17
In the continuation of Shadow of the Fox, Soul of the Sword follows Yumeko, a Kitsune shapeshifter who has the task to take her piece of an ancient scroll to the Steel Feather Temple. The task needs to be accomplished in order to prevent the summoning of the Harbinger of Change—the great Kami Dragon who has the power to grant one wish to whoever holds the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers.
The Travelers by Regina Porter
Publish Date: June 18
Spanning from events of the 1950s to Obama’s first year of presidency, The Travelers is an intimate family portrait and exploration of what it truly means to be an American today. The story’s humor, dialogue, and sense of place bring readers a cast of characters destined to make a lasting impression.
Signs by Laura Lynne Jackson
Publish Date: June 18
Renowned psychic medium, Laura Lynne Jackson teaches us how to find and unravel life-changing messages from spirit guides and loved ones on the other side. The book is practical as it is inspiring. At the same time, it is comforting and motivational as it asks us to look beyond ourselves and see a more spectacular universal design.
After the End by Clare Mackintosh
Publish Date: June 25
After the End follows the story of Max and Pip dubbed as the strongest couple you might know. However, when their son gets sick and his survival is put into their hands, the couple can’t come into terms with each other for the first time. The novel is an exploration of love, marriage, parenthood, and the road not taken. It aspires to tell readers that sometimes the end is just another beginning.
Which book are you planning to read this month? Let us know in the comments below!
