By Andrea Peskind Katz / Contributor

What better way to escape, renew and relax than with a good book?

Books for Renewal

Timeless Truths for Modern Mindfulness by Arnie Kozak, PhD This handy guide tells you everything you need to know to get rid of stress and gain newfound peace: how mindfulness works, how to practice it, and how to apply it in daily life.

Somebody’s Daughter by Rochelle Weinstein This is a powerful novel about parents, teens and the pivotal choices they make. A gentle reminder how our past influences our present and the power of healing and forgiveness.

Tomorrow by Damian Dibben A spellbinding story of hope in the face of despair, Tomorrow draws us into a century-spanning tale of humanity and the unbreakable bond between two souls. After all, what is lost can surely be found…

Books to Take You Away

The Husband Hour by Jamie Brenner  When a young widow’s reclusive life in a beach town is interrupted by a surprise visitor, she is forced to reckon with secrets about the past she tried to leave behind. As the days grow shorter and her grief changes shape, Lauren begins to understand the past—and to welcome the future.

No Time To Blink by Dina Silver Told from alternating points of view—that of a daughter whose past is a mystery and of a mother with painful secrets to share—this profoundly moving story of impossible risks will resonate with anyone whose love has no boundaries.

Nothing is Forgotten by Peter Golden The tale of the life-changing journey of a young man who travels from New Jersey to Khrushchev’s Russia and the beaches of Southern France as he finds love and discovers the long-hidden secrets about his heritage.

The One by John Marrs If a DNA swab could find your soul mate, would you take the test? A word-of-mouth hit in the United Kingdom, The One is a fascinating novel that shows how even the simplest discoveries can have complicated consequences.

The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory A groomsman and his last-minute guest are about to discover if a fake date can go the distance. In a fun and flirty debut novel, the pair close the gap between what they think they need and what they truly want…