Read Across America week starts on March 2nd. The week is dedicated to getting kids and adults to read. It takes place around the birth of the beloved author Dr. Seuss, with many schools and libraries hosting events that promote a variety of genres.
To celebrate, get yourself some new books and a few reading accessories to go with them! Below, there are five fiction books and five non-fiction books that are popular right now. Additionally, there are a variety of reading accessories like Kindles, book holders and more.
Fiction
“The Testaments,” Margaret Atwood: on sale for $15.39
Original price: $30
“Demon Copperhead,” Barbara Kingslover: on sale for $20.48
Original price: $32.50
A modern take on Charles Dickens, “David Copperfield,” Kingsolver’s “Demon Copperhead” deals with many of the same themes. The book is set in the mountains of southern Appalachia and follows a boy born to a teenage single mom who faces severe poverty. Eventually, Demon, the main character, ends up in foster care, constantly switches schools and he deals with addiction.
You can find the book on Amazon or at Barnes & Noble.
When you’re an Amazon Prime Member, you can have many of these books delivered to your door in 24 hours. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to shop.
“If We Were Villains,” M.L. Rio: on sale for $11.44
Original price: $30.99
“The Crash,” Freida McFadden
Freida McFadden is having a moment, and there’s a good reason why. Her thrillers are gripping reads that’ll have you on the edge of your seat the entire time you’re reading.
“While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence,” Med Kissinger: on sale for $15.06
Original price: $30
A Blind Date with A Book: $19
A Blind Date with a Book from Uncommon Goods is a fun way to read new books. All you get is the genre and a short description, and you get to unwrap the book and find out what book is waiting for you! You can choose from the mystery/thriller, romance, general fiction and young adult genres.
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