Believe it or not, in the United States we're midway through the summer months, but this summer is unlike all others before it. Though states are beginning to open their restaurant patios, and movie theaters are opening their air conditioning to the public, the coronavirus pandemic is still plaguing countries around the world. More than 100,000 people in the United States have died and that number is continuing to rise; we won't be returning to "normal" anytime soon. But as we continue to practice social distancing, there are still things that can bring us joy: We can put on a mask, make ourselves a picnic, and read at the park—keeping a safe distance from other people, of course. This BitchReads list is curated to encourage everyone to do exactly that—find the small joys, including books, that will help us through this trying time.
