Skip to content

Top Navigation

InStyle InStyle
  • News
    • All Fashion
    • Clothing
    • Accessories
    • Street Style
    • Look of the Day
    • Fashion Week
    • Future Of Fashion
    • All Celebrity
    • Awards and Events
    • Celebrity Transformations
    • TV Shows
    • Movies
    • Music
    • All Beauty
    • Makeup
    • Best Beauty Buys
    • Health & Fitness
    • Skincare
    • All Hair
    • Celeb Hairstyles
    • Color Ideas
    • Long Hairstyles
    • Medium Hairstyles
    • Short Hairstyles
    • All Natural
    • All Lifestyle
    • Astrology
    • Travel
    • Weddings
    • Books
    • Food and Drink
    • Home and Decorating
    • Well, Well, Well
    • All Politics & Social Issues
    • President Joe Biden
    • Dr. Jill Biden
    • Vice President Kamala Harris
    • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
    • Women in Politics
    • Women's Movements
    • Moms
    • Equal Pay
    • Badass Women
    • Career
    • Charity
    • All Pop Culture
    • TV Shows
    • Movies
    • Books
    • Music
    • Social Media
  • About InStyle

Profile Menu

Join Now

Account

  • Join Now
  • My Profile
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Help
  • Logout
My Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • My Profile
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Help
  • Logout
Login
Pin FB

Explore InStyle

InStyle InStyle
  • Explore

    Explore

    • If the Coastal Grandmother Trend Isn't for You, How About Its Alternative, Fancy Grandma?

      If the Coastal Grandmother Trend Isn't for You, How About Its Alternative, Fancy Grandma?

      It's just as comfy but a tad more exciting. Read More
    • It Seems Like Everyone Has False Lashes These Days — Here's Why

      It Seems Like Everyone Has False Lashes These Days — Here's Why

      There's a reason why they're trending. Read More
    • 8 Ways to Wear a Sheer Lace Dress, According to Stylists

      8 Ways to Wear a Sheer Lace Dress, According to Stylists

      The pros are weighing in on this trick, celeb-loved trend. Read More
  • News
  • Fashion

    Fashion

    See All Fashion
    This Easy Guide Is the Trick to Finding Your Signature Fashion Color

    This Easy Guide Is the Trick to Finding Your Signature Fashion Color

    It's all about your skin's undertones.
    • Clothing
    • Accessories
    • Street Style
    • Look of the Day
    • Fashion Week
    • Future Of Fashion
  • Celebrity

    Celebrity

    See All Celebrity
    The Best Beauty Looks From The 2022 Met Gala Scream Gilded Age

    The Best Beauty Looks From The 2022 Met Gala Scream Gilded Age

    Big hair, tiaras, and gold lids — oh my!
    • Awards and Events
    • Celebrity Transformations
    • TV Shows
    • Movies
    • Music
  • Beauty

    Beauty

    See All Beauty
    The Dos and Don'ts of Mixing Skincare Ingredients

    The Dos and Don'ts of Mixing Skincare Ingredients

    Plus, when and how to use them.
    • Makeup
    • Best Beauty Buys
    • Health & Fitness
    • Skincare
  • Hair

    Hair

    See All Hair
    How to Get the Wet Look Without Making Your Hair Feel Crunchy

    How to Get the Wet Look Without Making Your Hair Feel Crunchy

    It's really quite simple.
    • Celeb Hairstyles
    • Color Ideas
    • Long Hairstyles
    • Medium Hairstyles
    • Short Hairstyles
    • All Natural
  • Lifestyle

    Lifestyle

    See All Lifestyle
    The One Nail Polish Color Your Zodiac Sign Should Wear for Taurus Season — and Why

    The One Nail Polish Color Your Zodiac Sign Should Wear for Taurus Season — and Why

    Leos should wear glitter, of course.
    • Astrology
    • Travel
    • Weddings
    • Books
    • Food and Drink
    • Home and Decorating
    • Well, Well, Well
  • Politics & Social Issues

    Politics & Social Issues

    See All Politics & Social Issues
    50 Badass Change Makers

    50 Badass Change Makers

    The world may feel heavy at the start of 2022, but this list of change makers has us optimistic for brighter days to come.
    • President Joe Biden
    • Dr. Jill Biden
    • Vice President Kamala Harris
    • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
    • Women in Politics
    • Women's Movements
    • Moms
    • Equal Pay
    • Badass Women
    • Career
    • Charity
  • Pop Culture

    Pop Culture

    See All Pop Culture
    17 Unforgettable Rachel Green Outfits You Could (and Should) Still Wear Today

    17 Unforgettable Rachel Green Outfits You Could (and Should) Still Wear Today

    From plaid skirts to slip dresses, we're ready to copy it all.
    • TV Shows
    • Movies
    • Books
    • Music
    • Social Media
  • About InStyle

Profile Menu

Join Now

Account

  • Join Now
  • My Profile
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Help
  • Logout
My Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • My Profile
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Help
  • Logout
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. Home
  2. Pop Culture
  3. Books
  4. See What InStyle Editors Are Reading on Spring Break

See What InStyle Editors Are Reading on Spring Break

By InStyle Staff Updated Mar 25, 2016 @ 6:00 pm
Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
Skip gallery slides
Pin
Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed
Credit: Courtesy

Spring break is here, and, let's face it, we could all use some sun. While we're soaking up the rays, those of us bookworms here at InStyle plan on cracking open some enticing beach reads, too. If you need a last-minute recommendation, you're in luck: We solicited our editors for their choice picks. From Elizabeth Strout's latest novel to Paul Kalanithi's heartbreaking memoir, here are the titles we can't wait to dig into.

Start Slideshow

1 of 6

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout

MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON BY ELIZABETH STROUT
Credit: Courtesy
$26 (on sale for $16)
shop it
Amazon

"I just started My Name Is Lucy Barton and can barely put it down. It's so beautifully written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout (Olive Kitteridge). It centers around a woman named Lucy, who is a writer, mother, wife, and daughter. An extended hospital stay has her thoughtfully examining many significant relationships in her life, but most importantly, taking a closer look at her estranged mom who turns up for a visit. Are our childhood memories truthful? This book is about memories and love. It sounds sappy, but I promise it's not!"

—Angela Matusik, InStyle.com executive editor

1 of 6

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 6

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

WHEN BREATH BECOMES AIR BY PAUL KALANITHI
Credit: Courtesy
$25 (on sale for $15)
shop it
Amazon

"I'll be finishing up Paul Kalanithi's memoir, When Breath Becomes Air. It's not a light read, but his account of his neurosurgery training leading up to his own diagnosis with terminal lung cancer is intense, moving, and inspiring. I cheated and read the epilogue, written by his wife, first—I was immediately hooked by how she spoke about their relationship, his illness, and how hard he worked to complete the manuscript before his death."

—Christina Shanahan, senior editor

2 of 6

3 of 6

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith

THE SILKWORM BY ROBERT GALBRAITH
Credit: Courtesy
$28 (on sale for $17)
shop it
Amazon

"Forget the Wizarding World: Robert Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling) has me hooked with her contemporary mystery series. After hearing all of the praise for the novels, I idly picked up the first installment, The Cuckoo's Calling, at the airport recently, and I was not disappointed. Her descriptive storytelling and 3-D characters are as alive as ever in modern-day London, and I can't wait to dive into the second book in the series, The Silkworm. Riding high after the success of their first case together, detective Cormoran Strike and his trusty secretary, Robin, are hired to solve a missing persons case that is more than meets the eye. If it's anything like the first one, I'll be done in a flash and ready to begin the latest installment in the series, Career of Evil."

—Jennifer Davis, InStyle.com associate editor, audience engagement

3 of 6

Advertisement

4 of 6

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

THE NEST BY CYNTHIA D'APRIX SWEENEY
Credit: Courtesy
$27 (on sale for $16)
shop it
Amazon

"I have Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's debut, The Nest, on my desk and plan to have it skip the line on my nightstand to 'on deck.' I read this great Vulture piece about the author and then got into the office and realized—nice!—I already had a copy waiting for me. I'm drawn to quirky-dysfunctional family fiction and this is exactly that: the story of four adult siblings reuniting to squabble over the family's joint trust fund."

—Leigh Belz Ray, features and news director

"As an angsty teen, I was fixated with Salinger's Glass family, and the Plumbs seem to be the next generation of privileged, eccentric, and profoundly troubled Manhattanites. (The eldest brother, fresh out of rehab after getting in a drunk driving accident, has definite Buddy vibes.) Plus, it has Amy Poehler's stamp of approval, which is reason enough for me."

—Claire Stern, associate editor

4 of 6

5 of 6

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

The Forgetting Time by Sharon Guskin

THE FORGETTING TIME BY SHARON GUSKIN
Credit: Courtesy
$26 (on sale for $16)
shop it
Amazon

"The Forgetting Time by Sharon Guskin. It's about a single mom who's forced to grapple with deeply existential questions when her precocious 4-year-old son claims that he's lived another life. One of my well-read friends told me it's a total page-turner, and so far it has lived up to the hype."

—Amy Synnott, executive editor

5 of 6

6 of 6

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed

Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed
Credit: Courtesy
$16 (on sale for $7)
shop it
Amazon

"I am currently reading Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed, which was a Valentine's gift from one of my best friends. It's a collection of letters sent to Strayed when she was once an anonymous advice columnist. Each response is so touching and well written, I don't want it to end."

—Priya Rao, senior fashion writer

6 of 6

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

By InStyle Staff

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    Trending Videos
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 6 My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
    2 of 6 When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
    3 of 6 The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith
    4 of 6 The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
    5 of 6 The Forgetting Time by Sharon Guskin
    6 of 6 Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed

    Share & More

    Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message
    InStyle

    Magazines & More

    Learn More

    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Accolades Licensing
    • Content Licensing

    Connect

    Follow Us
    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    Sign Up
    MeredithInStyle is part of the Meredith Beauty Group. © Copyright 2022 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. InStyle may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright InStyle. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.instyle.com

    View image

    See What InStyle Editors Are Reading on Spring Break
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.