National Read a Book Day is coming up on Monday, September 6th. As lawyers, we’d like to suggest you curl up with a good law-inspired read. Here are seven suggestions.
7 National Read a Book Day Suggestions
1. Anatomy of a Murder
Enjoy this fiction classic by Robert Traver, pen name for Michigan Supreme Court Justice John D. Voelker. This thriller set in rural Michigan is a nail-biting courtroom drama that will keep you turning the pages for hours.
2. Compulsion
Though a work of fiction, author Meyer Levin based this novel on an actual case. In this novel, two wealthy college students set out to prove they are above the law by getting away with murder.
3. Personal Injuries
Written by lawyer Scott Turow, this riveting novel follows a crooked lawyer who is forced to help the FBI by wearing a wire.
4. The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It’s Broken
This non-fiction bestseller by the Secret Barrister gives you a glimpse into the legal system and gets you thinking about ways in which the justice system should be reformed.
5. The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court
Journalist and author Jeffrey Toobin gives an inside look at the Supreme Court both today and in history. Based on interviews, this book is very readable, even for those without legal expertise. It’s a national bestseller and a perfect non-fiction book to get you thinking on Read a Book Day.
6. America on Trial: Inside the Legal Battles that Transformed Our Nation
Lawyer and author Alan M. Dershowitz’s non-fiction work brushes you up on your history while taking you on a tour of our nation’s transformative legal battles.
7. To Kill a Mockingbird
If you have never read Harper Lee’s classic novel, now’s the time. Find out why this piece is a cherished part of American literature.
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We hope that all you’ll ever need is a good legal read. But, when you need a lawyer for real life, whether it be due to a personal injury lawsuit, family matter, or other concern, our skilled attorneys at SEM Law Group Law have the experience you need. We work hard for you when you need us! For legal expertise, call us for a consultation at 561-939-8042.
