Summer Reading List

Reading is a wonderful way to relax and immerse yourself in new worlds during the summer. Here are some fun and engaging books to consider for your summer reading list. Please message us with any additional book suggestions!

1. "The Summer Book" by Tove Jansson: A heartwarming and charming novel set on a remote Finnish island, following the adventures of a young girl and her grandmother during the summer months.

2. "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman: A compelling and uplifting story about an eccentric woman named Eleanor who learns to navigate life and relationships with unexpected humor and heart.

3. "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows: Set in the aftermath of World War II, this novel unfolds through a series of letters and tells the story of a writer who discovers the extraordinary literary society formed on the island of Guernsey.

4. "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" by Maria Semple: A humorous and witty novel that follows the eccentric and mysterious Bernadette Fox as her daughter sets out to find her after she disappears.

5. "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid: A captivating and glamorous novel about the fictional Hollywood actress Evelyn Hugo, who tells her life story and the seven husbands she had along the way.

6. "Crazy Rich Asians" by Kevin Kwan: A hilarious and entertaining novel that offers a peek into the lives of the ultra-rich in Singapore. Follow the story of Rachel Chu as she navigates love, family, and the complexities of Singapore's high society.

7. "The Unhoneymooners" by Christina Lauren: A delightful romantic comedy about Olive Torres, who embarks on an all-expenses-paid honeymoon with her brother's nemesis, Ethan Thomas. Expect humorous misunderstandings, witty banter, and a sweet love story.

8. "Big Little Lies" by Liane Moriarty: A gripping and suspenseful novel that takes place in a coastal town, unraveling the lives of three women and the secrets they hold. This page-turner explores friendship, motherhood, and the power of secrets.

9. "The Rosie Project" by Graeme Simsion: A quirky and heartwarming story about a socially awkward genetics professor named Don Tillman, who embarks on a quest to find love through a meticulously planned questionnaire called "The Wife Project."

10. "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd: Set in 1960s South Carolina, this moving novel follows fourteen-year-old Lily Owens as she escapes her troubled life and finds solace and family among a community of beekeeping sisters.

11. "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah: A historical fiction novel set in World War II, this gripping story follows two sisters in war-torn France and their extraordinary acts of bravery and sacrifice.

12. "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones: This thought-provoking novel explores the complexities of love, marriage, and injustice. It tells the story of a young African American couple whose lives are shattered when the husband is wrongfully convicted of a crime.

13. "Beach Read" by Emily Henry: A delightful and witty romance novel about two rival authors who find themselves living next door to each other and make a bet to write in each other's genres over the summer.

14. "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho: A philosophical and inspiring novel about a young shepherd named Santiago who embarks on a journey in search of his personal legend, encountering magical experiences and life lessons along the way.

15. "Eligible" by Curtis Sittenfeld is a modern retelling of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," set in contemporary Cincinnati, where the Bennet sisters navigate love, marriage, and societal expectations with wit and humor.

16. "The Little Paris Bookshop" by Nina George is a heartwarming tale about a literary apothecary who embarks on a soul-searching journey along the rivers of France, healing hearts with carefully selected books along the way.