5 Books We Can’t Put Down

Check these out permanently from your local library.

The holiday might be over but there’s still a few lazy summer days left on the calendar. Look smart while doing nothing with one of these sun-gazing stories. Whether you read for fuel or escape, there’s a variety of literary flavour sure to satisfy whatever kind of man you might be.

For the O.G.

Game Changers: What Leaders, Innovators, and Mavericks Do to Win at Life by Dave Asprey

For the man who wants to kick ass at life. If you’ve been wondering how to up-level your talents, then this is a must read. Written by bio-hacker and brain guru Dave Asprey who zooms-in on proven techniques for becoming happier, healthier and smarter. His access to world-class leaders, disruptive scientists and entrepreneurs is unparalleled. Better yet, he wraps up their wisdom into digestible takeaways for the modern man.

For the Jokester

The Hawkline Monster: A Gothic Western by Richard Brautigan

Summer reads don’t come much kookier than this forgotten 70s classic. With a twisted plot line about two gunslingers on the hunt for a monster made in an Eastern Oregon laboratory by a nutty professor and his sexy daughters. San Fran wit so colourful you might just think you’ve been spiked with psychedelics. Make sure to read where you can LOL without awkward dirty looks ensuing.

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For the Deep Thinker

The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships by Neil Strauss

Notorious for schooling dudes in the art of seduction with his cult book The Game. Rolling Stone journalist is back with a gutsy account for navigating the delicate shores of long-term commitment. So what happens when the player falls in love? The Truth is an investigative pursuit on finding intimacy.

For the Wanderer

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig

Didn’t go on that epic chopper ride across USA last year? No biggie, just do it in your brain with this paperback instead. Pretty much a fail-safe for any male reader. It didn’t transform a generation and get instant bestseller fame for no reason. Ride along with father and son on a summer motorcycle trip which transcends into a philosophical odyssey. Scattered golden nuggets on the fundamentals of existence.

For the Old Soul

Big Sur by Jack Kerouac

In reality you might be back on the 9-5 grind but quick! Open this book and suddenly you’re somewhere along the California coastline. Get back to nature with our favourite dharma bum and feel the healing effects of the words. A slow, drooling summer masterpiece that is a big dunk in the forest.

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