5 Relatable Books to Read this fall

If you are an avid book reader like us, reading books has always been a great way to get away from real life, to escape into a world where you don’t have to think about anything other than recognizable characters and places around us.

Still, it’s nice to stumble upon a book that feels close to you from time to time, a book that seems to be written about you. Whether it is conscious or not, every reader is always looking for that one – or two, or three, or as many as you can find – characters that they can identify with and whose story is more than fiction to them when they read it.

Because escaping to fictional worlds is amazing. But stumbling upon one character or story that has so much of you in it, it makes the whole experience wholesome.

Based on this, we put together a list of books that are relatable regardless of what age, experience, mindset, or level of life you are in. You can easily explore and find these books on the internet if you have a strong internet connection. If not, you can get one of the popular Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the market such as Cox. They offer a wide array of internet plans and packages at affordable rates, without having to bind yourself with long-term contracts. You can even customize the internet package by contacting Cox customer service and speaking to their representatives.

1.    The Summer of Sunshine & Margot by Susan Mallery

A book about sisterhood, supposed family curses, career troubles, and love, The Summer of Sunshine and Margot is an honest female fiction that will strike the reader right to the heart.

From the fluid flow of the story itself to the multi-dimensional characters, this book is very easy to read. It certainly helped that Mallery’s signature traits dominated here: charming (and sometimes quirky) characters, smart and capable heroines, and lively banter. It felt like Margot and Sunshine’s backstory and current situations were thoroughly explored, which meant we got to know them quite well and got a feel for their personalities.

2.    The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman

Nina Hill is about thirty. She has a cat, well-read friends, and evening quizzes she can win. Does she work in a bookstore and is she a collector or should I say a book expert? She has majestic bookshelves and a special time for reading.

When her father, whom Nina knew nothing about, suddenly dies, leaving behind countless sisters, brothers, and cousins, Nina is shocked. Everyone lives nearby! They are all, or usually all, happy to meet them! The troubling part? She needs to interact with these strangers. This is a catastrophe! And if that wasn’t enough, Tom, her petty nemesis, is now sweet, funny, and very interested in getting to know her. Doesn’t he realize what a terrible idea this is?

3.    Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Liane Moriarty knows how to develop multifarious characters, and she excels at creating realistic drama and dialogue that feels like it belongs on your dinner table. Big Little Lies captures the nuances of everyday life for moms, dads, friendships, marriage, and relationships, creating just enough excitement and tension to keep you on your toes as you browse through it.

Moriarty combines humor with serious introspection. But first, she reveals what lies behind the facade, radiant smiles, and pleasant conversations that happen every day, everywhere, in every culture.

The book touches on the big little lies we tell to survive. It takes a tough stance against domestic violence, even as some parts make us laugh at adults whose goofy costume party looks more like a school dance.

4.    Adulthood Is a Myth: A Sarah’s Scribbles Collection by Sarah Andersen

Andersen explores the frailties of youthful adulthood in this first collection of joke comics, many of which have already gone viral on the internet.

These “scribblers” neatly poke everything from payroll to pedicures. Andersen is a superb cartoonist, some of her funniest highlights are her wide-eyed, wordless faces. Like many talented comedians before her, much of her best material comes from the awkward and even embarrassing aspects of life.

The comics, which encourage social anxiety in all its forms, including body hair and social media accomplishments, are a notable trait, and judging by their online reception, they are among her most recognizable and relatable reads.

5.    The Shortest Way Home by Miriam Parker

Yes, it’s a romance novel, but it’s also a story about a young woman who rediscovers herself and finds the difference between what she wants from her life and what other people want. While things move at a rapid pace, vacancies within minutes, romance ignited by a few smoldering glances, gorgeous weather, enticing wines, a vintner’s handsome son, and, yes, a pet dog, make for a delightful weekend of reading.

I liked this novel, and it is hard not to feel a kinship with Hannah. You can relate to her insecurities and the desire to prove her success (as well as her love of books), and I think most readers will feel the same way. Fortunately for Hannah, she realized early on that a job, an apartment, or even money does not necessarily make a person happy. The key is being true to yourself.

Summary

The most relatable books are the safest place to immerse ourselves in its beautiful and magical world and help us reflect on our life. From time to time, you come across a book that touches on the realistic aspects of our lives and is a great resource for changing your perspective on the hard limits of your life.