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Summer Reading List

Oh summer reading. Do you remember when that just made your skin crawl? Now it’s like a little luxury we can’t wait for. Reading by the pool, on a beach, or in the comfort of your home. Not much like it. I have an amazing summer reading list for you guys full of stuff I’ve read or plan to read this summer.

Summer Reading List

It’s very rare that I share a book list and don’t mention Taylor Jenkins Reid. I was sent an ARC of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo back in January. Yes January! I devoured it in a weekend, which is basically what I’ve done with all of her books. It was SO GOOD. The premise is very Liz Taylor and the story will capture you from the beginning. It’s out in June so preorder for sure!

If you enjoyed You Are A Badass you will love Jen’s new book, You Are A Badass At Making Money. The perfect book for your inner girl boss!

I literally JUST read this book this weekend. If you loved Girl On The Train I have a feeling that Into The Water will be your jam! I am not usually a creepy mystery kinda person, but I love Paula Hawkins books!

Sarah Dessen is one of my favs and her new book out this June, Once and For All has been preordered for a long while! Can’t wait to dive into it in a few weeks.

It had been a LONG time since I read a Sophie Kinsella book but I picked up My Not So Perfect Life recently. It was OK. Not my favorite of her books but not my least favorite. It’s an easy and quick read.

The Sunshine Sisters by Jane Green has been on my must read list for a while. I have never met a Jane Green book I didn’t love so I can’t wait till this one appears on my iPad soon. It’s out in a few weeks, so if you are a Jane Green lover, keep an eye out.

Nancy Thayer’s new book, Secrets in Summer is actually out this week but I read it a while ago. It’s REALLY good and will have you hooked from the beginning. Plus, who doesn’t love a book that takes place in picturesque Nantucket? So for sure pick this one up!

I am a HUGE fan of Elin Hilderbrand books so I have no doubt that her newest one out next month, The Identical’s will be great. If you have liked her past books maybe check this one out. I will report back!

I read Opening Belle in a newborn haze but it was the perfect read for middle of the night feedings. It kept me interested and awake. It’s about a Wall Street exec and gives you a peak into what it’s like to be a woman in that world and also have a life at home.

The Knockoff has been sitting on my iPad for months and I can’t wait to read it. It is right up my alley so I will let you guys know how it is! The cover sure is cute though!

I would love to know what books are on your summer reading list! Share below!

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  1. I’m currently reading Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn. Loving it so far! After that I’ll look into some of your suggestions!

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  2. Megan wrote:

    Oh wow, love this list! l’ve been looking for some new books to grab for our upcoming trip to the beach. Looking forward to reading a few of these.

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  3. These look like great books to take to the beach. I think I’m going to add a few to my reading list!

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  4. Jenn wrote:

    This list came at the perfect time! I have been thinking about what I wanted to read this summer!

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  5. Jen Sincero’s book sounds like something I need to get my hands on PRONTO! And this is really perfect timing since I’m planning my summer schedule! I’m getting so excited now!!

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  6. I have been craving the feel of pages in a book. I am thirsty for new words, I am hungry for some new books! Thank you so much for posting this! It is saved and bookmarked for my next trip to the library! “Into The Water” seems like it’ll be just up my street!

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  7. Alexa wrote:

    I’m not a big fiction reader but I’m a voracious personal growth reader… I haven’t read You Are A Badass yet, but it’s one of the next couple of books I’ll pick up! Can’t wait.

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  8. Jennifer wrote:

    This was perfect! Thank you…now I’m inspired…and was just searching for a new book this weekend. 🙂

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  9. Great list! Those covers are cute! I’m a Sophie Kinsella fan and I need to read that book! I’m also really interested in the You Are A Badass book and The Knockoff. Added to my list! Thanks!

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  10. Taylor wrote:

    I love this list! So many good books, and a few that I’ll be adding to my own reading list!

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  11. i’ havent had a chance to read properly for ages now. and i used to read a lot. love a good list though so bookmarking this for the summer!

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  12. Carrie wrote:

    I love book lists, especially with stuff I’ve never heard of or stuff I don’t usually read. I always like to see what’s out there!

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  13. Ashley wrote:

    These books sounds prefect for summer! Excited to put some of these on my ‘to read’ list!

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  14. Rubi wrote:

    I am hoping to read You Are a Badass this summer! I’ve heard nothing but great things about the book and author as a whole.

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  15. Sarah Dessen is one of my favorite authors! I’ve pre-ordered her book as well. The Truth About Forever and Dreamland have always been on the top of my list.

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  16. Jolleen wrote:

    What a great list! I can just see myself lying on the beach checking one of these out. Sumer is almost here and I’m ready for some relaxation!

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  17. Liz Mays wrote:

    Ah, these are some new ones! I need to go out and read on the patio more this summer. I wonder how I’d like “Into the Water.”

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  18. Kelsie wrote:

    Totally love this! I’ve been wanting to start my summer reading!

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  19. always love a good list to read esp while im traveling.

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  20. I’ll have to add these to my list! I’m dying to check out You Are a Badass at Making Money!

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  21. Dana wrote:

    The Knockoff was one of my favorite books this year. I can’t wait to read Sophie Kinsella’s latest too!

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  22. Brandy wrote:

    This is a great list of summer reading ideas. I am going to have to pick up some, we read a lot in the summer season here. The three kiddos use their library card A LOT this time of year!

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  23. cara wrote:

    Ahh Sarah Dessen is my fave! I definitely need to check it out soon! 🙂

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  24. This is an interesting book list and I cant wait for summer vacation so i can sit back and read some good books. i am getting excited just thinking about it!

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  25. Alexandra wrote:

    So glad I came across a list of recommendations – was looking for a book to read at the pool. I do not, however, understand the recent trend of calling people “badass” anything. It’s tasteless. So I’d skip that one.

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  26. Kim wrote:

    I read You Are a Badass and I LOVED it so looking forward to her money book. Love Jane Green and Elin HIlderbrand too. I’m pinning this to refer to later:)

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  27. alix wrote:

    ‘The Knockoff’ has been on my wishlist for months. I’ve been waiting for the new Paula Hawkins book! So excited to read.

    -Alix

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  28. 7 Husbands…man, I got stuck right there! can you imagine having seven husbands? Oy vey!

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  29. Robin wrote:

    Omg, I totally forgot about the dread that I used to feel about the phrase “summer reading” – not because I didn’t LOVE reading, but because I hated having it hanging over my head all summer long when I just wanted a break! My town had a book sale this weekend, and I picked up 10 books for just a few dollars that I’m so excited to crack open in my hammock when it finally gets warm this week 🙂

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  30. I have a 20+ hour flight coming up and I’m going to do a lot of reading then. Thanks for all of the great suggestions

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  31. Jenny wrote:

    You Are a Badass at Making Money and Into the Water are on my list too. I’ll need to check out the others.

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  32. I was kinda interested in My Not So Perfect Life, but if it was just okay maybe I’ll pass – there are too many great books out there that i want to read!

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  33. LOL…I am a Librarian at a Preparatory School and we just put out our reading list…the kids don’t look too happy at all.

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  34. Nice selection of titles it is good to read diversified topics to not get bored and have conversation topics with other. Thanks for the recommendations.

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  35. Lauren wrote:

    I just read a series by Cathy Glass that chronicles her experience as a foster carer in the UK. I definitely need less intense and emotional books for summer! I didn’t know there was a new Sarah Dessen so I’ll totally have to pick that one up 🙂

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  36. I feel like I see Jane Green and Sarah Dessen books in every single secondhand store I go into (which is where I buy most of my books), but have never read any of their books – clearly I should though, as you and many others seem to love them both! I’ll have to keep an eye out next time I’m shopping ?

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  37. I’m in need of some good books for summer reading so this post comes as perfect timing!!

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  38. Definitely writing these down to check out later. I’ve been wanting to read You are a badass. The new badass books looks great too.

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  39. rachel wrote:

    I want to read ALL OF THESE! Especially the Paula hawkins book!

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  40. These seem like some great reads. I would love to make more time during the summer to read and check out some of these titles.

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  41. Alexis wrote:

    Your picks look amazing! Definitely good summer reads!

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  42. Greta wrote:

    I’m about to be on a plane for 10 hours so I am looking forward to checking out these books!

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  43. Jessie Jones wrote:

    Thanks for the new book recs! I’ve been burning through some fun reading now that summer has arrived.

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  44. Emily wrote:

    Sarah Dessen is one of my favorites! I’m excited to check out her new book.

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  45. Lori Vann wrote:

    I love most of Nancy Thayer’s stuff, so I will have to check this one out. One of the benefits of working on a college campus, is that I can order books and have them shipped straight to my office – so you inspired me to get to searching and see what my library has!

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  46. Southern & Style wrote:

    Thanks to an awesome subscription service that my school has (I’m a teacher) I’ve been reading tons of books online for free and recently stumbled upon Elin Hilderbrand’s books and I cannot stop-they’re all great. I’m going to have to pick up an actual paper copy of this new one, because there’s just something about holding a real book in your hands, sitting by the pool, that sounds like summer to me!

    xoxo, SS

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