BOOKWORM ALERT: SUMMER READS

Although it hasn’t felt that way lately, summer is almost here! (I promise!) Whenever summer approaches, I get excited to get my hands on some quality beach reads. Now, when I say quality, I don’t mean the classics. A trip to the beach is not the best time to start Anna Karenina, no matter what Oprah says.

While laying outside in the sun I’m generally looking for something that's light-hearted, short, or just grabs me in a way I can’t put down. With that in mind, here are a few suggestions as to what you might want to pick up this summer as you head out to enjoy the sunshine!

Eleanor & Park, by Rainbow Rowell

Looking for a teen romance aimed at a slightly older crowd? Do you miss mixed tapes and love reminiscing about your youth? Then look no further. This book has also been a source of some controversy, so check it out and see if you agree with the critics.

      Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore, by Robin Sloan
This book appeals to both the technophiles and book lovers. It reminds us to appreciate the history of books while embracing their future, and takes the reader on a journey to solve a mystery.

      

      One More Thing (Stories and Other Stories), by B.J. Novak

Brought to you by one of the writers from the TV show the Office, this collection of short and extremely short stories is fun, quirky and sharp. Read it straight through or sift through and read them at random. You can't go wrong with this one. 

      

Bossypants, by Tina Fey

For those of you who are fans of non-fiction and memoirs, but want something a little lighter, this is the book for you. Ladies. It’s humor, hope, and a palatable dose of “girl power” (if I might be so ‘90s) all contained in under 300 pages. Now available in the portable and affordable mass market paperback size.

Don’t ever feel pressured to bring a book to the beach; it’s always ok to break out a the latest issues of People and US Weekly. No judgement here. (I mean, what better excuse to find out what the Kardashians are up to, and keep an eye on Prince George's latest outfits?) Just as long as I can borrow it when you’re done.

Happy reading!

We're always looking for new suggestions, so what are you planning to read this summer? Let us know in the comment section.