The 25 Best Summer Reads

It’s that time of year when thankfully, life slows down a little, it stays light out later and we can enjoy a little more r&r. Sure, errands, appointments, work & kiddos still take time — would never want to pretend like I’m just lounging here in paradise —  however I love summer for being able to indulge in new books, time by the pool and refreshing cocktails. Who’s with me?

I’ve made a personal commitment to read more, aiming for one book a month (I always rather beat a goal than pretend I’ll read five books, fail, and then never continue; “attainable yet aspirational!”).

These summer reads are a glorious compilation of easy beach reads, intense suspense, some kick-some-ass / self-love reads, a few best-sellers about to be movies, and more. I’m linking to Amazon and also consider pinning/saving this and bringing it to your local library. So many now offer digital books too, with your library card! For the record, I’m seriously old school and love holding a book but also use my Kindle Paperwhite, especially for travel.

Here’s the summer reads to add to your list… or to work through before the end of 2018!

Summer Reads List:

Educated (on my list) // Slightly South of Simple // Marriage Vacation (from the show, Younger!) // The Flight Attendant

Little Fires Everywhere // The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (must read!) // The Immortalists // How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids (also a fun baby shower gift!)

The Hate You Give // The Light We Lost // The Woman in Cabin 10 // The Marriage Lie

Girl, Wash Your Face (I loved!) // All We Ever Wanted // Behind Closed Doors // Where’d You Go Bernadette (highly recommended)

Crazy Rich Asians (so good, a trilogy with movie out this summer) // The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (multiple friends suggested) // When Life Gives You Lululemons // 10% Happier (read years ago & still resonates)

The Kiss Quotient // Slammed // Still Me (last in the amazing Me Before You trilogy) // The Hating Game

Hope this is helpful for you; I know it’s inspired me and has me excited to start reading. What are you currently reading, or excited to dig into this summer?? Share with all of us (the savvy squad!).