However, as the age-old adage goes, “time heals all wounds,” and the good news is that there are many ways to support your recovery after a breakup. (Besides playing Beyoncé’s “Me, Myself and I” a couple hundred times. Just me…? OK.) One not-so-talked-about recovery method includes reading breakup books—yes, you read that correctly. When you’re going through a tough time—whether it’s post break-up or another unsettling life transition—a good book can be an excellent source of comfort and healing. Not only do they provide a healthy escape from reality, books are informative, insightful, and entertaining—thus helping you to heal from a broken heart and cope with your new normal. For those experiencing the dreadful breakup blues, here are six reads that will help reclaim your life and help you to start feeling like your (awesome) self again. RELATED: 13 New LGBTQIA+ Books That Are Perfect for Pride Month Reading (and Beyond) RELATED: 7 Romance Novels to Heat Up Your Summer
