Adult Summer Reading 2016 -- Exercise Your Mind!: Book Lists

It might be just barely spring in many parts of the country, but that doesn't mean we can't look forward to warmer months—and the relaxation that comes with them. But the old definition of a "summer book" as a throwaway novel just won't do: one size definitely doesn't fit all. Here's a list of new and upcoming reads to serve a wider spectrum of warm-weather experiences. Find everything from the calm, cool relaxer to books that transform downtime into an opportunity to stretch your limits.

With the summer upon us and the so-called Brexit vote behind us, perhaps you might have some time to read one of the terrific books published recently that touch on big themes in business, finance and technology. I’ve been plowing through stacks of them to make your life simpler. Here are some of my favorites.

The Kirkus Prize is one of the richest literary awards in the world, with a prize of $50,000 bestowed annually to authors of fiction, nonfiction and young readers’ literature. It was created to celebrate the 81 years of discerning, thoughtful criticism Kirkus Reviews has contributed to both the publishing industry and readers at large. Books that earned the Kirkus Star with publication dates between November 1, 2015, and October 31, 2016 (see FAQ for exceptions), are automatically nominated for the 2016 Kirkus Prize, and the winners will be selected on November 3, 2016, by an esteemed panel composed of nationally respected writers and highly regarded booksellers, librarians and Kirkus critics.

We love how the summer months afford us so many opportunities to live healthier lives. Not only can we mix up our fitness routines with outdoor workouts, pop-up classes, and hikes, but we can also indulge in some extra “me” time. We have selected these five books as our Top Summer Beach Reads of 2015. Looking for some extra motivation? Take a little time out to exercise your mind with advice on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, career, and more!

The annual Sunday Book Reviews' Summer reading recomendations.

Zadie Smith and Yann Martel head the line-up of well-known authors releasing new material.

A plethora of top ten book lists in a variety of genres and on many different topics.

Books by Black Authors to Look Forward to in 2016 -- you’ll want to keep this list handy throughout the year for some compelling reading.

Many books you find in the “health” category can be a little dry, even boring. They read more like textbooks than page-turning thrillers. But some health tomes are well worth your time —delivering knowledge that can help you build muscle, burn fat, improve your health, or just question what you “think” you know about wellness. To save you the work of finding these diamonds in the literary rough, we and our LIVESTRONG.com advisors read through shelves of books to determine which were the most helpful. Some are classics, some are controversial, and others you probably have never heard of. But all of these 21 books offer insight that can help you live better.

Grab a blanket, whip up a hot matcha latte, and get cozy. You’re going to need (and welcome) some serious downtime to flip through this collection of healthy books hitting shelves this year. All of them are written by superstar authors with something valuable to share—from an inspiring memoir to yoga and decluttering advice to recipes and healthy eating tips that will shake up your kitchen habits. Listed in order of their release date, here are our 10 most exciting healthy books to read in 2016.

Wanderlust is notoriously difficult to manage. Once you’ve tasted the adrenaline rush of travel, it can feel unbearable to sit at home, knowing that adventure is out there waiting to be had. But if you can’t always get out and explore, then it’s best to let a book do it for you. The wanderlust-quenching adventures below aren’t the same titles you’ll find on run-of-the-mill lists of “beach reads.” Instead, they’re a collection of tales — both quippy and dense — that’ll take you from the beach to a mountaintop to the outback to Paris, all in a matter of pages. Read up!