What’s Your Academia Aesthetic Beach Read?
As the days stretch longer and the summer sizzle heats up, your academia reading adventure awaits. Whether your soul is drawn to the mysterious halls of Dark Academia or the thoughtful musings of Writer Academia, it’s the perfect time to slather on the sunscreen dive into a new book aligned to your true academia aesthetic!
Dark Academia
If you are drawn to old libraries, worn books, and classical art while pondering the darker side of human nature in your vintage tweed, this summer reading list is for you:
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Beloved by Toni Morrison
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Light Academia
If you are happiest in bright, airy spaces with an innate appreciation for friendship, love, and the beauty of everyday moments, this is your go-to beach list:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
A Room with a View by E.M. Forster
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
Writer Academia
Overflowing bookshelves, scattered manuscript pages, and cozy, dimly-lit writing nooks are how you roll... Here’s a book list to match your paper to pen passion:
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Paris Review Interviews
Romantic Academia
And for the most amorous reader whose love for poetry, classical music, and fine arts mirror the grandeur of bygone eras:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
Shakespeare’s Sonnets
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
So, pack your beach bag, claim a spot by the sea, and soak up the pages. There's no better place to traverse the vast landscapes of academia than from the comfort of your beach towel. Just don’t forget your bookmark … or the sunscreen!