Our Top Picks for Summer Reading

Whether it is pool side, lake side, beach side or just in between carpools, we are hoping for a few slower moments this summer to sit and read - to get to our “to be read” pile. That ever growing pile usually comes from the recommendations of friends. So, we’re excited to pass along some gems that we have either had the pleasure of reading or are looking forward to reading to hopefully help you add to your TBR list as well. We also love listening to a good audio book to add interest to dull moments - folding laundry, weeding, or that lovely carpool again. Most local libraries also have audio books available to be “checked out” as well - in case time with your feet up isn’t in the cards.

With out further adieu, here is a range of serious, heartbreaking, fun and funny reads:

 
 
THE SUMMER WIVES by Beatriz Williams

THE SUMMER WIVES
by Beatriz Williams

PEE WEES- CONFESSIONS OF A HOCKEY PARENT by Rich Cohen (for any parent down the rabbit hole of club sports)

PEE WEES- CONFESSIONS OF A
HOCKEY PARENT

by Rich Cohen (for any parent down the rabbit hole of club sports)

THE OVERSTORY   by Richard Powers

THE OVERSTORY
by Richard Powers

THE POISONWOOD BIBLE  by Barbara Kingsolver

THE POISONWOOD BIBLE
by Barbara Kingsolver

THE SILENT PATIENT by Alex Michaelides

THE SILENT PATIENT
by Alex Michaelides

UNEDUCATED by Tara Westover

UNEDUCATED
by Tara Westover

THE DUTCH HOUSE   by Ann Patchett

THE DUTCH HOUSE
by Ann Patchett

CITY OF GIRLS  by Elizabeth Gilbert

CITY OF GIRLS
by Elizabeth Gilbert

AMERICAN DIRT  by Jeanine Cummins

AMERICAN DIRT
by Jeanine Cummins

CILKA’S JOURNEY  by Heather Morris

CILKA’S JOURNEY
by Heather Morris

THE GIVER OF STARS  by Jojo Moyes

THE GIVER OF STARS
by Jojo Moyes

THE POWER OF ONE  by Bryce Courtenay

THE POWER OF ONE
by Bryce Courtenay

THE NIGHTINGALE  by Kristin Hannah

THE NIGHTINGALE
by Kristin Hannah

WHERE DID YOU GO  by Bernadette Maria Semple

WHERE DID YOU GO
by Bernadette Maria Semple

THE ROSIE PROJECT  by Graeme Simsion

THE ROSIE PROJECT
by Graeme Simsion

And lastly, while this book is a departure from the others, it came in handy this year!

As always, we would love to know if you enjoy any of these books or if you have other recommendations!