79 www.Char l e s tonWomenPodcas t . com | www.ReadCW. com | www. Ins t ag ram. com /Char l e s tonWomen Charleston Women in the Arts Spring has sprung, which means more opportunities to get outside and take advantage of the beautiful weather and gorgeous scenery. It’s also the perfect time to shake off the winter blues by planning a short trip, a fun girls’ night, a staycation or a day of self-care and pampering. Just make sure you throw a good book in your bag. The Village Bookseller on Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant helped me curate a list of books to fit a wide range of spring activities. A LIGHT READ FOR A DAY AT THE BEACH: “Happy Place” by Emily Henry Despite their recent breakup, a couple agree to go on an annual weeklong couple’s vacation with old friends and maintain the ruse that they are still together. The book follows “the perfect couple” as they navigate all the things left unsaid, the issues that couples face after years together, external expectations and an unyielding yearning to be together. TO READ AFTER YOUR RELAXING YOGA CLASS OR SPA DAY: “Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age” by Katherine May Anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? No wonder! We live in a divisive age where much is demanded of our time, energy and focus. May explores a different way to approach your life, your stress and your time. FromThe Washington Post, “Gentle inspiration for those who feel exhausted or helpless…May shows how paying deliberate attention to what’s around us can surprise us with insights and reveal new connections that deepen our appreciation for the world.” BOOK CLUB WITH THE FRIENDS: “Pineapple Street: A Novel” by Jenny Jackson Named one of the most anticipated books of 2023 by Vogue, Southern Living and Time, “Pineapple Street” explores the lives of three sisters born into the crème de la crème of elite New York society. It’s a witty and charming look into the love lives, trials and tribulations of the upper class. Full of heart, truths, lessons and wit, this book is sure to be a fun and interesting read to spark some conversations at the next book club. AS YOU PLAN YOUR VACATION: “Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock” by Jenny Odell Many of us have questioned how today’s hectic society is influencing our lives, and not for the better. Odell posits that we are spending too much time connected to devices and living by the clock imposed on us by a profit-driven society. She urges readers to question how they spend their time, to assess the quality of that time and to deepen our meaningful interactions with the world around us. PAIRS WELL WITH A GLASS OF PINOT: “French Braid: A novel” by Anne Tyler Tyler explores the trials, tribulations, truths, lies and heartbreaks that can only stem from familial connections. The novel follows the Garretts, a family of five, across locations and timelines as they navigate their individual, complex lives while still being deeply bound by family ties. Spring into a good book BY SHERRY WHITING
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