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 VANISHING HALF
by Brit Bennett
MAID - HARD WORK, LOW PAY AND A MOTHER’S WILL TO SURVIVE
by Stephanie Land
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)
THE OVERSTORY
by Richard Powers
THE POISONWOOD BIBLE
by Barbara Kingsolver
LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE
by Celeste Ngo
THE SILENT PATIENT
by Alex Michaelides
UNEDUCATED
by Tara Westover
THE DUTCH HOUSE
by Ann Patchett
CITY OF GIRLS
by Elizabeth Gilbert
AMERICAN DIRT
by Jeanine Cummins
CILKA’S JOURNEY
by Heather Morris
THE GIVER OF STARS
by Jojo Moyes
THE POWER OF ONE
by Bryce Courtenay
THE NIGHTINGALE
by Kristin Hannah
WHERE DID YOU GO
by Bernadette Maria Semple
THE ROSIE PROJECT
by Graeme Simsion
And lastly, while this book is a departure from the others, it came in handy this year!
HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN AND LISTEN SO KIDS WILL TALK
by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
As always, we would love to know if you enjoy any of these books or if you have other recommendations!