Need to unwind? 5 good books for anytime reading

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After a long day at work, what better way is there to unwind than to sit down with a good book?

Changing Hands Bookstore has put together a list perfect for anytime reading.
 
Keep them on your nightstand or tuck them inside your purse or pocket.

The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
After the Queen of England's corgis escape to a nearby Bookmobile, she becomes obsessed with reading.

The rest of the country gets caught up in her literary fervor, with surprising consequences.

This is perfect for anyone who enjoys historical fiction with a twist.

Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
This book is told from the point of view of Enzo, a dog convinced that in his next life, he will become a human.

After watching his owner stagger through a series of life-altering events, Enzo believes he has experienced enough to warrant a chance at humanity.

The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
In a New York City yarn shop, friends gather to exchange knitting tips, jokes, and their deepest secrets.

An entertaining book involving love and friendship, this book is great for anyone who enjoyed The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.

Changing Hands has several signed copies left of this book and its sequel, Knit Two.

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
Author Barbara Kingsolver and her family vow to live without processed foods for an entire year, planning to survive off of food grown in their own backyard or made locally.

As she explores the effects of their new diet, her family transforms from supermarket savvy to self-reliance. 

There are several recipes included in this book, as well as advice for learning to eat locally. This is a great book for foodies everywhere.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
This book chronicles the aftermath of World War II through the eyes of thirty-something author Juliet Ashton.

After striking up an epistolary relationship with a Guernsey farmer, Juliet receives several letters detailing the heart-wrenching (yet hopeful) stories of the Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society.

This book is a must read!