It’s summer and everyone is coming up with their summer books list. Bookmarks Magazine, NPR, even Poets & Writers magazine is sporting a rather summery look this month.
I’ve read one book recently that would be a perfect addition for those of you wanting a good beach read. LoveHampton by Sherri Rifkin came to me as an ARC and while it is more along the lines of chick lit, it is a fun read and one I’d recommend if you are in the mood for something light. Want to know more, here’s my review.
I have a few more books that look like they’ll be enjoyable reads so I’ll have to throw these into my mix of books. Here are the others:
- Dedication by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus. From the book jacket — “What if your ex was adored by millions and you had only one chance to make him regret his entire existence?”
- Free Style by Linda Nieves-Powell. This is a story about two thirtysomething married moms who decide to escape their to-do lists and revisit their past.
- How to be Single by Liz Tuccillo. From the book jacket — “It’s the most annoying question and they just can’t help asking you. Why are you single?”
Now I just wish I was on the beach with these books in my bag and a frozen drink in my hand.
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I’m reading Christ the Lord Out of Egypt,which is not a light read. I was thinking I needed a lighter read after this one. Maybe I’ll check out one of these.
Free Style sounds like something I’d enjoy this summer, thanks for the tip! Hmmm… a list of summer reads, great idea, maybe I’ll have to make one! 🙂
Oooh, LoveHapmton sounds like a really fun read. I wish I had it with me while I was vacationing in Pensacola beach Florida, two weeks ago. Even the picture on the cover looks just like the view out of our hotel room! 🙂
I just got The Dedication from the library yesterday. And How to Be Single is on my request list. I could handle some beach time too but I’ll have to settle for my sunroom.
I read The Nanny Diaries back in the day, and I’m curious how Dedication will be. Can’t wait to read your thoughts when you get around to it.
I enjoyed your LoveHampton review. Seems like a pretty good read, I’ll have to check that one out! Thanks!
Nicole – Yep, that sounds like a heavy book so a light read might be nice after it 🙂 I tend to do that too… If I read something darker/deeper then my next book is bound to be lighter fare.
joanna – It really does sound like a cute book! I think it will be fun.
Shadan – Oh rub it in that you were on the beach 🙂 I’m still trying to remember which book you said I had recommended to you! Agh. I have to think harder!
Sassymonkey – I haven’t been to the beach in years and am really missing it. I’m not even big on swimming… I just like the sound of the waves 🙂
Andi – I thought Nanny Diaries had some very good parts so I’m curious to see how they follow up on that one.
Jenna – Thank you – hope you enjoy it.
You’re so quick with LoveHampton, which I just saw at Borders. The staff came up with their summer reads and the titles are Buy 2 Get 1 Free. I’ll need to go and spend some time there tomorrow.
I hope that Liz Tucillo mentions that some men are so unavailable, that it’s better to be single than engaged or married to a man who doesn’t care about you.
Matt – I’m surprised at how quickly I read that one too. I guess I was just in a mood for a beach read and it was perfect 🙂 Have fun book buying!
Isabel – Oh so true. I think I’ll like that book because I still remember what it was like to be single when it seemed like everyone was married. I have so many of those stories of people asking me when I was going to get married, etc. Grrr…
Like Andi, I’m curious about Dedication, too.
I’m getting ready to post a blog entry with my current endcap at work. It’s my Summer Reading favorites. Check it out later this week.
Les in NE – Ooh can’t wait to read your recap of summer reads! I think I’ve been following on some of the books you’ve been mentioning!