It is very easy for me to get lost in a good book. There is nothing better than putting your feet up while the kiddos nap, grabbing an iced tea and losing yourself in literature. I’m sharing 10 books for your summer reading list that will not disappoint!
For as long as I can remember I love losing myself in the adventures of a great book. There are so many amazing authors and the genres are endless.
Now that I’m a mother, the issue is finding the time to read. And I’m sure many of you can agree. I wanted to select a group of books that fit everyone’s needs and are easy to read. Whether it’s a collection of poems, stories about motherhood or a turn-paging thriller.
These are a few of my favorites and I am always recommending to friends and family. I think my entire family finished Lilac Girls in one week! I’m hoping to add a few books to my list before baby #2 arrives. Tell me your favorites!
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Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
The stories of an American socialite, a Polish teenager and a young German doctor are pulled together when a series of events has them crossing paths during World War II. The power of justice and determination is remarkable.
The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur
The Sun and Her Flowers is a journey of wilting, falling, rooting, rising, and blooming. A celebration of love in all its forms. While this is an easy read, Kaur captures emotions like no other in her poetry.
The Other Half by Sarah Rayner
Sarah Rayner tells a story of a young single woman and a wife that appears to have it all. I love the alternating voices of mistress versus wife and the take on a modern love affair.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
This is a beautiful story of a blind French girl and a German boy, whose stories collide as they attempt to survive the depths of World War II.
Libby witnessed her mother and two sisters murdered in their own home. Twenty five years later, she is approached to envision the night again and find out who really killed her family. This book was absolutely terrifying and very dark, but I could not stop turning the pages!
A weekend partying at a remote cabin is just what Mackenzie needs. She can’t wait to let loose with her friends. But a crazy night of fun leaves two of them dead―murdered. Can you tell I had a period of time where I was loving thriller novels?!
Bringing up BeBe by Pamela DruckermanÂ
I don’t even know where to begin with this book. I recommend this for EVERY mother whether it’s your first baby or your fourth. Pamela brings to attention the value of relationships, self-care and maintaining your lifestyle while having a baby on your hip. This truly is a favorite and I’m hoping to go through this again before baby #2 arrives.
The Magic of Motherhood by Ashlee Gadd
You know when a group of mothers can come together from different aspects of life and share their stories? This is The Magic of Motherhood. A collection of essays about identity, adoption, body image, miscarriage, friendship, infertility, anxiety and above all, love.
The Glass Castle by Jeannette WallsÂ
A look inside a deeply dysfunctional family where the children raised themselves. I laughed, I cried and I found myself yearning to help these children. I could not put this book down!
The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty
Cecilia stumbled upon a secret letter from her husband for when he dies, except she is reading this letter while he is still very much alive. This letter contains secrets that will shatter other women and their families.
Have you read any of these from my list?! I would love to know what you think!
Thanks for the recommendations! One of my goals this year is to read more books. I have read some but it is so hard to find the time like you said.
Thank you so much for this list, I’ve been looking for something new to read and this gave me so many ideas!
Love lilac girls and all the light we can not see. I just read We Were the Lucky Ones and I can not recommend it enough!!
I am always looking for new books, thanks for sharing!
I can totally relate about finding the time to read! This summer, I have to make time. There are so many good suggestions on this list, thank you!
I’ve never read The Cabin, but I think I will put it on my summer list. I’m ready to lay outside and read in the sun! Haha
Thanks for the reading list! I love reading and have been on the hunt for my next batch of books.
The GLass Castle sounds like a good book. Thanks for this list. I’m going to check it out.
Great read! I needed some new books to read this summer!
I’ve read several on this list. My 2 favorites that you’ve listed are The Glass Castle and Lilac Girls. Since you liked The Glass Castle, you might try reading Educated, by Tara Westover. It’s a crazy read.