Want to spend your summer vacation getting inspired, smarter, healthier--or just want to be swept away by an amazing story of adventure or love? Do you want fun and crowd-pleasing recipes for summer entertaining, art books that make ideal gifts, or stories you can read to your child that will both educate and entertain?

The folks at TED have got you covered. TED just released its recommendations for 101 books for you to read this summer. The list, based on recommendations by dozens of the most compelling TED speakers, covers a spectrum of categories, from can't-put-them-down novels to health and nutrition, to books that will help you be more successful and productive at work.

As the folks at TED say, "No matter your mood, preference or occasion, we've got you covered." You can find their full list of recommendations here. Meantime, here are a few of their most appealing picks: