It prompted several rich and memorable conversations between us.” Together: Loneliness, Health and What Happens When We Find Connection, by Vivek H MurthyĪs the pandemic changed the way that we interacted with other human beings, loneliness became an epidemic. Katie read it after receiving a recommendation from her sister, Clara: “I read it and thought it was a masterpiece.
This nonfiction book delves into the story of “the decades-long migration of Black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities in search of a better life.” Though it came out just over a decade ago, it’s since been lauded as a classic must-read for readers looking to investigate race in the United States of America. Katie cherishes this book for a sweet, sentimental reason: “My mom loved poetry and when I read ‘In Flanders Fields’ it always makes me think of her.” The Warmth of Other Suns, by Isabel Wilkerson This classic compilation of American poetry includes over 575 traditional favorites that celebrate and reflect American culture and heritage. Katie Couric’s Favorite Books The Best Loved Poems of the American People, edited by Hazel Felleman
#NERDY BOOKENDS CRACK#
Now all you have to do is take one of these stellar books to the beach (or, just crack one open on your commute). That way, when you’re filling up your Kindle in anticipation of a long flight, picking your next audiobook, browsing the shelves at your local bookstore, or making a much-needed library run, you’ll be prepared.
To help you find your next summer read, we’ve compiled some of the recommendations below in a handy list. We have no idea where she finds the time, but we’re certainly not complaining.įortunately for those of us who can’t get enough Katie inspiration, in this New York Times interview, she muses at length about the books she’s been obsessed with lately (alongside suggestions for her timeless favorites). And it turns out that she’s a prolific reader with oodles of wide-ranging suggestions - from poetry to classic fiction to contemporary bestsellers. We love her writing (hey, speaking of, did you know that the paperback of Going There is out now?), so of course, we’re always dying to pick her brain about her literary influences. We’re endlessly excited about stories and the chance to escape into a new world (or, to delve more deeply into harrowing real-life issues).īut we’re also happy whenever we get the chance to peek at Katie’s reading list. We even love dishing out more customized recommendations about the books all of our staffers can’t put down.
We have recommendations for our favorite thriller and suspense books, our favorite books about sustainability (for both children and adults!), books penned by celebrities, and - for the political history geeks among us - books about presidents. You’ve probably noticed that the oh-so nerdy KCM team is consistently pumped to put together long, indulgent book lists.
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