3 Books to Read That Will Make Reading Fun Again

Escape into these lighthearted, vibey reads that will reignite your love of literature.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Are you in a reading slump? Pick up these three books - "Can't Look Away" by Carola Lovering, "Mary Jane" by Jessica Anya Blau, and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" by Jenny Han - that will make reading fun again with their engaging stories, relatable characters, and the perfect balance of romance, drama, and humor.

Why it matters

In an age of digital distractions, it's important to find books that can truly captivate our attention and reignite our passion for reading. These three novels offer an escape into vibrant worlds and characters that remind us of the joy and entertainment reading can provide.

The details

"Can't Look Away" follows two artists, a writer and a musician, whose deep romance in their 20s in New York City takes an unexpected turn a decade later. "Mary Jane" introduces a sheltered 14-year-old girl who gets a summer job nannying for a free-spirited, liberal family, exposing her to a whole new world. "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" is a beloved YA romance about a shy girl whose secret love letters accidentally get sent out to all her past crushes.

  • The books were published between 2013 and 2014.

The players

Carola Lovering

The author of "Can't Look Away" and "Tell Me Lies".

Jessica Anya Blau

The author of "Mary Jane".

Jenny Han

The author of the "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" book series, which was adapted into a popular film franchise.

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The takeaway

These three books offer the perfect escape for readers looking to reignite their passion for literature, with their engaging stories, relatable characters, and the perfect balance of romance, drama, and humor.