What Should You Read This Summer?

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What time is it? Summertime!

           
It’s time for flip flops, melting popsicles, and of course, summer reading! So, dive into these cool summer books while you’re tanning at the beach, flying the blue skies, or just sitting on your front porch sipping lemonade.

For The Plane and Long Car Rides

         
Unfortunately, I easily get car sick and can’t read on long car trips. Sigh, a book worm’s worst nightmare. So, I am forced to listen to my father’s music of choice—the same 5 country song over and over and OVER again. But, if you’re luckier than me and don’t get car sick (and get to listen to something other than a song about a man and his tractor) check out these travel-inspired novels to get even more excited for your vacation!

           
-The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares

            -13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson

            -Caribbean Cruising by Rachel Hawthorne

            -The Juliet Club by Suzanne Harper

            -Girl at Sea by Maureen Johnson

At the Beach or the Pool

           
My skin flops between two shades throughout the year—white as a ghost and red as a lobster. At the beach and the pool, my attempts at tanning typically end in disaster. But, for you lucky ducks that can spend hours perfecting their summer tan, try out these fun, light beach reads to pass the time (just try not to get them wet!).

           
-So Inn Love by Catherine Clark

            -The Boyfriend League by Rachel Hawthorne

            -Island Girls by Rachel Hawthorne

            -Picture Perfect by Catherine Clark

            -Thrill Ride by Rachel Hawthorne

Rainy Day

           
Rainy summer days can be downright depressing. Add a summer storm that forces you to be stuck inside and off the computer so you don’t get struck by lightening and you have got a serious case of the summer blues. So, to match you’re somewhat sad mood, take a look at these tear-jerkers!

 

            -The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks

            -Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson

            -Fixing Delilah by Sarah Ockler

            -Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler

            -The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen

A Few Extras:

           
            -Peaches by Jodi Lynn Anderson

            -Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen

            -Past Perfect by Leila Sales

Disclaimer: I am not being compensated for these summer reading suggestions. All thoughts and opinions are my own.