What are you reading this summer? I’ve selected 12 books to bury my head in this summer. My reading list consists of a combination of older novels, new novels, a classic and of course a few self-help books thrown in for good measure.
I’m starting my summer reading off with Firefly Lane. I read The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and loved it. I’m only a few pages in and the book is already filled with action. I love Kristin’s writing style.
Eleanor & Park is a young adult book. My daughter read it a few years, I’ve seen it on book lists, and my good friend just read it and highly recommended it.
The Vacationers has been on my reading list for a while now. I thought it would be fun to read while on vacation. A great beach read!
I’ve been reading a lot about daily habits, rituals and productivity. My husband would say I need to quit reading and start doing. Twyla Tharp’s The Creative Habit is filled with 32 practical exercises based on the lessons Twyla Tharp has learned in her 35 year career.
One Plus One by JoJo Moyes was recommended by a good friend. She is also the author of Me Before You which is one of my all time favorite books. I just recently saw the movie which was good, but it doesn’t go into as much detail as the book.
I’ve never read Wuthering Heights which is a classic. I’ve owned the book for years and have decided it’s finally time to read it this summer.
A few of my friends saw Glennon Doyle Melton the author behind Momastery.com speak at a women’s conference. Carry On Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life is one of her books and they decided to read it as group. I’ve decided to join them in reading it. She is a woman who speaks from her heart and has been through many struggles.
A few new books that Modern Mrs Darcy has on her reading list are: The One in a Million Boy, The Nest and Before We Visit the Goddess. Anne is a voracious reader. I wish I could get through even half the amount of books she reads.
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis is a book I read about and have had for a few years. Amazon describes it as: In the classic Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis, the most important writer of the 20th century, explores the common ground upon which all of those of Christian faith stand together.
Give and Take is a self-help book which I believe was recommended by Marie Forleo . The premise of the book is why helping others drives our success.
As I work my way through my summer reading list I’ll post the books that I really loved in my shop where you will find some of my favorite books. I’ve used Amazon affiliate links if you decide to purchase any books through Amazon. I get a very small percentage of any sales (at no additional cost to you) which helps cover costs involved with my blog.
Happy reading! What are some books on your reading list this summer? Share by leaving a comment at the end of my post.
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Wow! Do you think you will get all of these read this summer? I would need to spend all summer by the pool or the beach to get all those read…and maybe go into Fall on a long cruise too! I have really stepped up my work on the blog with my daughter’s family leaving tomorrow, I have started putting in 8 + hours a day…no time for me to read right now! There are a few here that I will remember for a future vacation! Have a great summer!
Probably not Chloe! I think I set my goals a little high which is par for the course for me 🙂 I need to take a speed reading course! I’m sure you will miss not having your family there, but your blog will keep you busy. Hope you have a great summer as well.
I love a good reading list! My list is much shorter because I only get a few minutes to read here and there between doing all the Mama things but I am making my way through Brene Brown’s Daring Greatly and I want to pick up an easy read for the beach and such. The nest sounds really good, maybe I’ll add that to my wishlist. 🙂
Thanks for sharing Tina. It seems like there is never enough time for reading especially if you have little ones at home. I have Daring Greatly which was actually on a previous list of mine, but still haven’t started it. I’ve seen several of her interviews though regarding the book and love her. I managed to get through two books on my vacation which is unusual for me. I read Firefly Lane which was good, but it’s a big book and Eleanor and Park which was good and an easy read. I’m determined to get through my list this year 🙂 I don’t know if you like memoirs, but The Glass Castle is one of my all time favorite books and it’s a quick read.
What a great list! I’m currently reading The Girl on the Train, the movie comes out this Fall. Is the One Plus One the 2nd book to You Before Me? I loved the first book. I agree with you LOVED The Nightingale I would read another one of her books anytime. I also want to read Eleanor & Park and the Mere Christianity book look interesting. I’ve already read halfway through Warrior On it’s good can’t wait to discuss it with you all.
I read The Girl on The Train and the previews for the movie look really good. After You is the sequel to Me Before You and it’s a good read as well. One Plus One is different. I just finished Firefly Lane and Eleanor & Park and they were both good. I need to start Warrior On soon.
Let me know if you get through Wuthering Heights. That is the only book I didn’t get thru! 😄 I’ve read firefly lane, Eleanor and park and One plus one and enjoyed all those. My small group studied Carry on Warrior and enjoyed it too!
Thanks for your feedback Denise. I finished Firefly Lane and Eleanor and Park and enjoyed them both. I’m a little worried about Wuthering Heights now, but I’ll give it a try.