Boost Creativity Read this Summer

Do you want a boost to your imagination and creativity? Today, the Windsong Place Apartments Blog has a suggestion for one way you can up your game when it comes to being creative — read!

That’s right, studies have shown that people who read are more inclined to see things from multiple points of view. According to Inspiration Boost, “Reading exposes you to a world of imagination, showing you nothing is impossible in this world. By reading, you are exploring a different angle to see a thing you’ve known, on how different action leads to different results.” Read the entire article to learn other ways reading boosts creativity.

We’ve pulled together some recommendations for some summer reading. Here are a few classic summer-themed books to check out.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

“The beloved American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age at the turn of the century, Betty Smith's A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a poignant and moving tale filled with compassion and cruelty, laughter and heartache, crowded with life and people and incident. The story of young, sensitive, and idealistic Francie Nolan and her bittersweet formative years in the slums of Williamsburg has enchanted and inspired millions of readers for more than sixty years.”

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

“The unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it, To Kill A Mockingbird became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and was later made into an Academy Award-winning film, also a classic.”

Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson

“It's late summer 1793, and the streets of Philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting. Now they include Polly, the serving girl at the Cook Coffeehouse. But fourteen-year-old Mattie Cook doesn't get a moment to mourn the passing of her childhood playmate.”

We hope everyone at Windsong Place Apartments has a fabulous summer of quality reading right here in Williamsville, NY! What are your favorite titles to read in the summertime? Let us know in the comments.