Escape with a Book

Sometimes the best way to recharge is to escape into a great story. Whether you’re travelling through fantastical worlds or solving mysteries, reading can be a powerful way to decompress and reduce stress.

Escapist reads aren’t just entertaining—they’re also a productive way to rest your mind, boost creativity, and make space for reflection. Dive into our list of books that offer just the right kind of escape, whatever mood you’re in.

Our librarian readers have shared three words to describe each book to help you decide if the book is for you. We would also love to hear what books you’d recommend for the list on social media using #booklist and tagging @readingagency.