Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Remember: avoid eating Instagram influencers’ favorite forest berries.

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Any of these is perfect for when you need a break from adulting.

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Via YouTube, a passionate community of bookworms has reinvented the art of storytelling.

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

Levithan’s identity-less protagonist has a way of connecting with … everyone, surprisingly.

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

Can anything really compare to the heartbreaking masterpiece that is ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ though?

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Imagine all the likes … err books you can get.

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

Brown’s return to the world of ‘Red Rising’ is still epic 10 years later.

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

It’s about a lot more than the books.

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

The novel approaches issues like immigration, mental health and questions of identity from an entirely unexplored perspective.

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

John Carreyrou’s account of the rise, lies and fall of Theranos is both gripping and thought-provoking.

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

‘Pinocchio’ in particular is one seriously problematic story.

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

When dropping out and living in a tent downtown starts to look dangerously appealing, pull out one of these bad boys.

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

*Note* These are also great if you have read a graphic novel.

Bradley Howlett, Grand Valley State University

The non-profit hosts events across the world that give talented speakers a venue to share their hilarious, moving and sometimes horrifying stores.

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Spoiler alert: Musicians really like doing drugs.

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

The real crime would be not giving them a chance.

Natalie Sonier, Wake Forest University

Step aside, Jay and Daisy.

Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba, Rutgers University

Turns out, you’re living the most impactful years of your life right now.

Natalie Sonier, Wake Forest University

For best results, have feet in sand and waves in background.

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

Do you really want to wear lingerie named after after a sex slave?

Sarah Penix, Ohio University

I would’ve handwritten this article if I could have.

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

They believe in you, and you should too.

Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University

Surreal, hilarious and disconcertingly dark, the short story collection is a refreshing piece of original writing.

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

Can someone please find me a laotong?

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Everyone is a little bit hoping that Watson will suggest ‘Harry Potter.’

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Infowars might be a joke, but the audience it’s building isn’t funny at all.

Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

You CAN, however, rely on these books to entertain you.

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

There’s nothing more beautiful than a beautiful room filled with books.

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Turn on, tune in and drop the misunderstood stigma that surrounds hallucinogenics.

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

Apparently, history doesn’t have to make your life miserable!

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Not only will the story keep you up at night, it’ll make you do something more terrifying: consider the investigator as a person.

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

The film was so plagued with production issues that its mishaps led to their own documentary, ‘Lost in La Mancha.’

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

Characters you can relate to and romances that aren’t ridiculously cliché  — sounds like a great beach day novel to me.

Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University

Looking for adventure? Pick up Collins’ first series.

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

And after receiving 140,000 votes, Tomi Adeyemi’s ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is first up on the list.

Abby Hall, Hollins University

Hot outside? Questioning the meaning of life? It’s Snyder time.

Sarah Penix, Ohio University

Writing so good it’ll hardly feel like reading.

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

The Mexican-American writer called it ‘una herida abierta’: an open wound.

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

In the modern era, an image is worth much more than a thousand words.

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Who doesn’t love reading about a man feeding a tumor to his turtle?

Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

The collection’s title, like its contents, reflect the coexistence of optimism and despondency.

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

Just because everyone talks about a book doesn’t mean it’s worth reading — unless your GPA depends on it.

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Or else.

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

Even better: Pick them up at your local LGBTQ+ bookstore.

Dana Shugrue, John Carroll University

Nothing says ‘phony’ like a one night stand.

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Here are six recommendations to start with.

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

The company, which owns the rights to the series, is turning Harry Potter into He-Who-Shall-Not-be-Named-Without-Proper-Licensing.

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Gas up your wanderlust with these FOMO-inspiring reads.

Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba, Rutgers University

Whether it’s about Kevin Love or a building-climbing raccoon, every mental health conversation helps.

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

Fan-fiction is shaking.

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Her writing has drawn a number of comparisons to Tolstoy.

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

If you’re not bawling 6,000 words in, you’re inhuman.

Christian Cannon, Rice University

Look elsewhere for light reads.

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Its mission statement: To curate a daily dose of happy sh*t. Plain and simple.

Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

Afterward, all that’s left to do is prepare for the fame of being a literary genius.

Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University

Plus there are dragons.

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

The actress recently came out as gay, a declaration that has much more significance than meets the eye.

Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

“Whatever you are feeling right now, there is a mathematical certainty that someone is feeling that exact thing.”

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Time to get your beachside romance on.

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Don’t let your nightmares of high school English deter you: These essays will blow you away.

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

The acclaimed author and race-relations specialist will bring a political bent to the comic book staple.

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

The app recently made it a lot easier to screenshot pictures with anonymity, which is kind of both good and bad?

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

The gut-wrenching twist at the end of the first film has, short-sightedly, discouraged any follow-ups.

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Get your zen on.

Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University

‘The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins!’ is a dream come true for fans of the podcast.

Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University

Plus three collections to start with.

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

PSA: Female authors aren’t penning novels with the intent of having half the world’s population avoid their literature.

Jenna Cramer, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

By underscoring the quotidian details of trans women’s lives, Vergara hopes to discredit the sensationalism surrounding the community.

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

Just in time for summer, use these reads to help you navigate your next existential crisis with ease.

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

In his new book, ‘The Burning Maze,’ Riordan emphasizes representation and diversity without it taking over characters’ identities.

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Whether you’re at the beach or snuggled up on the couch, brighten your summer with some of the hottest new memoirs.

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

Because representation matters, even in fictional teen romances.

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

Sick of Superman? Indie comics offer gorier, more sexually active characters with storylines intended for a mature audience.

Audrey Bowers, Ball State University

It wouldn’t hurt you to read at least one book this summer.

Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Sorry to break it to you, but you probably won’t get an A if you rely solely on SparkNotes.

Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University

Winter is coming, but no one knows when.

Sarah Lynch, Marist College

For busy-bodies on the go, the growing popularity of short story dispensers points to a new era of literature.

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

With the world at their fingertips unlike ever before, these students are redefining journalism and pushing the limits of digital storytelling forward.

Miranda Maples, University of Tennessee

If you’re a fan of ‘Gone Girl,’ you won’t want to miss HBO’s ‘Sharp Objects’ this summer.

Audrey Bowers, Ball State University

The latest novel from Becky Albertalli is another masterpiece of representation, though with some important twists.

Isabelle Mencia, University of Florida

If you don’t want to read back decades of origin story, these comic series might be a good substitute.

Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

By fusing Lovecraftian horror with the story of one of the most notorious names in hip-hop, Joshua Chaplinsky took the genre in a refreshingly hilarious direction.

Audrey Bowers, Ball State University

Get more out of your reading by trying graphic memoirs.

Sarah Hoenig, Texas A&M University

You probably read these classic literature novels in high school, but your adult experiences will give them a whole new meaning.

Taylor Miller, SUNY Cortland

In honor of National Poetry Month, here are five poets who deserve your recognition whether you usually read poetry or not.

Audrey Bowers, Ball State University

Here are some worth-while reads if ‘Love, Simon’ has left you craving more LGBTQ representation.

Briana Perez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Learning to become a leader is an achievable task for anyone, and these five books provide valuable lessons to get you there.

Emily Craig, University of North Alabama

Writers learn from each other, so if you want to write young adult books, read the works of these YA authors for inspiration.

Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

These authors will have your guts churning in delight!

Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Since Geoffrey Chaucer published ‘The Canterbury Tales,’ satirized students have been a common trend in humorous rhetoric.

Brittany Sims, Temple University

‘The Undercover Edge’ is a great tool that provides tips on how readers can apply investigative tactics to live a better life at work, school and home.

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

These female empowerment titles will remind you that the fight for gender equality has always had standard-bearers in the heroines of fiction.

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

With #MeToo going on, try out these three brilliant works of art to better understand our current sexual, feminist moment.

Emilie Romero, University of Nevada

Sophia Amoruso’s ‘#GIRLBOSS’ is an inspiring book about the author’s difficult journey of creating a successful business empire.

Taylor Miller, SUNY Cortland

Eni Asebiomo of Kean University deals with the struggles of navigating the college dating scene in her upcoming book ‘Chronicles of a Millennial Virgin’.

Catherine Gregoire, University of Texas at Austin

It’s always been your dream to drown in books, right?

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

With movies like ‘The Hunger Games’, ‘Divergent’ and ‘The Maze Runner’ doing so well in recent years, young adult novels have become a huge hit.

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

They are timeless, exciting and work magic on hooking children to the habit of reading.

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

Bitter and alone? These five books might help ease the pain.

Vanessa Le, Chabot College

College can be a stressful time, but spiritual books may have the life-altering advice you’ve been searching for.