Senior Housing | National Book Month |

Reading is a magical experience that only readers can relate to. Whether re-reading a book or starting a new title, immersing oneself in a fascinating adventure is an experience you cannot buy or find anywhere else. To some, reading is a hobby, but for residents in senior housing, it is their lifeline, a temporary escape from the real and stressful world. Reading is an affordable and accessible passion everyone can indulge in. Discover the many benefits of reading. Read one book at a time, making the National Book Month celebration more memorable.

National Book Month

National Book Month is celebrated every October. The month-long celebration promotes the importance of reading and its benefits. Reading is not only a form of entertainment but a fundamental skill everyone should develop for mental, emotional, and psychological advancement.

National Book Month is the perfect time in senior housing to reintroduce the joy of reading. Through books, senior housing communities create an intellectually stimulating environment while promoting social engagement, positively impacting emotional and overall well-being.

Organizing book clubs, regular reading sessions, book launches, book sharing, and book reviews will promote the love for reading and enrich the lives of senior residents.

Also, consider adding a book-reading contest to your series of activities. Reading aloud is good for social, mental, and emotional health while building confidence and a love for storytelling.

Let us celebrate National Book Month and create an enriching life for residents in senior housing.

What to Read in Senior Housing

Five Bad Deeds by Caz Frear

Ellen Walsh, a teacher, mother, wife, and a good citizen, seems to have the perfect life. But behind her ideal world is the chaos that is set to destroy her future. Ellen begins to receive threats and accusations of doing five bad deeds. Will she uncover the identity of the person behind the threats?

Shed No Tears by Caz Frear

Detective Constable Cat Kinsella grew up in a family with ties to organized crime, a fact she has hidden from her superiors. Investigating a case about a notorious serial killer, Cat, and her partner discover inconsistencies that raise troubling questions. As they seem to reach the end of the case, Cat and partner Parnell find themselves in danger.

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice by Katie Cicatelli-Kucv

Lucy Kane, a 16-year-old resident of the quaint and charming village in New England, is less than thrilled about the arrival of Java Junction, a multinational coffee chain right across from the coffee shop where she works. To make matters worse, her secret crush, Jack Harper, is the son of Java Junction’s owner. Lucy must find a way to save her mom’s struggling business. Will she save herself and her mom’s coffee shop from falling for Jack?

How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

Set in 1965, teenage Frances Adams receives a chilling prediction from a fortune teller that she will be murdered. Decades later, the crazy prediction came true: Frances was murdered. Her great niece Annie Adams is summoned to investigate the murder, where Annie uncovers a web of secrets about Frances’ life. Will Annie solve the murder, or will she fall victim to the same fate as her great-aunt?

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Nora Seed’s life has been full of misery and regret. But she can make things right in the Midnight Library, undo her past mistakes, and try different choices. However, she explores different life paths and realizes things aren’t always as she imagined. Will Nora be able to decide what the best way to live her life is before she loses herself and the Midnight Library?

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Phoebe Stone was mistaken as a wedding guest at the grand Cornwall Inn. Dreaming of coming for years with her husband, Phobe navigates the holiday alone. Unexpectedly, She forms a bond with the bride. Truly, finding new beginnings in unexpected places is possible.

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