During the week, it can be tough to stay on top of everything. On Fridays, though, we suggest kicking back to catch up on all the delightful literary reading the internet has to offer. Don’t have the time to hunt for good reads? Never fear. We’ve rounded up the best bookish reading of the week for you.

We Read...

Books recommended by our patrons! Emily Dickinson was all about calisthenics, and other authors love exercise too. If endorphins aren't enough, we've got tips to conquer negative thinking. This was George Washington's farewell address. Why is diversity important for democracy, anyway? When Michael Cunningham collaborated with David Bowie on a musical. This is why you need to read Caribbean literature. Lion tamers, clowns, tightrope walkers: there is plenty of circus fiction to be had. A literary puzzle from a professor turned mystery writer. We celebrated Alexander Hamilton's birthday by turning our attention to these cool artifacts from his life in our collections.

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TGIF

No need to get up! Join our librarians from the home, office, playground — wherever you have internet access — for book recs on Twitter by following our handle @NYPLrecommends from 10 AM to 11 AM every Friday. Or, you can check NYPL Recommends any day of the week for more suggestions. ​

We're reading NECESSARY TROUBLE by @sarahljaffe because these revolutions give us hope. #ReadersUnite pic.twitter.com/UclRya48Rg

— NYPL Recommends (@NYPLRecommends) January 3, 2017

What did you read?

If you read something fantastic this week, share with our community of readers in the comment section below.