In a world ruled by notifications and non-stop scrolling, our minds are silently begging for a break. If you’re feeling mentally fried, emotionally drained, or simply tired of staring at a screen, it’s time to return to something timeless-books.

These 10 handpicked books offer an antidote to digital chaos. Each one draws you into slow, rich storytelling, where silence speaks louder than viral trends.

• “Blueberries” by Ellena Savage blends essays and memoir with deep insight on art and identity.

• Sheila Heti’s “How Should a Person Be?” is raw, witty, and unfiltered—just like a real conversation.

• “Lanny” by Max Porter is an eerie, folk-style tale that lingers long after.

• “Owls of the Eastern Ice” brings nature to life in the Russian wild.

• “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek” offers spiritual depth through nature.

• Ada Limón’s poetry in “The Carrying” heals gently.

• “The Crying Book” reminds us tears are sacred.

• “The Gospel of Wellness” unpacks modern health myths.

• “The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating” is quietly magical.

• “This Is Pleasure” challenges your beliefs with unflinching honesty.

Step away from the screen. Let a book hold you.