16 of the best books to read right now if you want an escape from reality

Light reads can help you relax and pass the time.Penguin Random House/Simon and Schuster/Macmillan

• Although reading is often a stress-reliever, some books can help you relax more easily than others.
• Books with prose that are simple to understand or lighthearted plots can be the perfect antidote to the anxieties of everyday life.
• Romances like Jasmine Guillory's "The Wedding Date," uplifting memoirs like Trevor Noah's "Born a Crime," or enthralling mysteries like Celeste Ng's "Little Fires Everywhere" are perfect for helping you escape reality.

Reading is a stress-relieving pastime for many, with the simple act of turning a page allowing bibliophiles to forget the anxieties of the real world.

But some books can actually feel like work to read, particularly if they have complicated plots or dense prose. That's why light reads are the perfect solution for the burned-out reader, as they offer a fun way to escape from the stress of reality.

Read on to check out some of the best books that can help you relax and escape reality for a little while.