Easy Breezy Summer Reads
Whether you’re relaxing on a towel at the beach, tanning at the river, or on the swing in your backyard, you’re missing one thing: a captivating book. I’m not talking about the novels that bring back memories of boredom and the stressful school days; I’m talking about easy reads that will bring you laughter, shocking suspense, or may even make you shed a tear. If you’re looking to get back into reading, check out the recommendations below!
The Invisible Life of Addie Larue
Fantasy, Historical
Can you imagine living forever, but no one remembers ever meeting you? Addie LaRue bargains with a mysterious god to escape her marriage, but in return, becomes immortal and struggles to form relationships with everyone around her.
Playing Nice
Psychological Thriller, Suspense
Let’s be honest, what makes a family “normal”? In Playing Nice, two families become one in the most unconventional way possible: their sons are switched at birth. Two years into the boys’ lives, two sets of parents attempt to intertwine their very different lives in hopes of bringing comfort to the boys, but are seeking revenge with the hospital who enacted the swap.
It Ends With Us
Romance, Contemporary
If you’re a sucker for a love story, you’ll want to read It Ends With Us. Hardworking business owner Lily falls for neurosurgeon Ryle, but cannot understand why he limits the possibilities fo their relationship. Is there something from the past that makes Ryle hesitant? Lily is determined to find out.
Such a Fun Age
Contemporary, Adult, Race
You won’t be able to put this one down. Such A Fun Age hones in on the moment that babysitter, Emira Tucker, is accused of kidnapping the Chamberlain’s young child in a local grocery store. The story deals with important topics regarding transactional relationships, growing up, and fighting for what is right.
All The Bright Places
Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance
If you are looking for a heart-wrenching, twisted love story, pick up All The Bright Places. In this novel, Theodore and Violet have very different outlooks on life. Theodore is captivated with the idea of death and Violet cannot wait for what the future entails. The pair form a one-of-a-kind bond that can only be understood by turning the pages and diving deep into the story!
The Vanishing Half
Historical, Race, Mystery
There’s a reason why The Vanishing Half has won so many prizes and awards; it's THAT good! The novel follows the lives of twin sisters in a southern black community who escape when they are teenagers. After living completely different lives for several years, the sisters come to the revelation that they are still intertwined… How do their stories connect after being separated for so many years? Where are the commonalities in the twins after living such different lives? You’ll have to read to find out!
Relax, refresh, and get back into reading. Pick up any of these books to enjoy this summer!