My Summer Reads

This weekend I stumbled upon another book list/ challenge for reading (something I JUST LOVE!).

In reading this post (that was all about books taking place on an island) I was inspired to look through books and find some new reading material just for me to enjoy this summer.



I love reading; I almost always have a book tucked into my purse or in my car just in case.... just in case I get a spare moment to wait I'll read.  Just in case I am unexpectedly alone I have "company."  You know... just in case.

Anyhow as much as I love to read there is just something about summer that calls out to me to find new books.  Often I'll read about seaside towns, island trips, and always about relationships.  I love novels about finding love, mending fences between family members, making those new best friends that feel like family or keeping those "sister" bonds going.

I have so many old favorite novels that often it's hard for me to just jump in and start reading something new.  I often find I gravitate towards series for that exact reason; I know the characters I'l be reading about and they often just cement those bonds further.

This year I vowed to branch out and try some new books... but I do enjoy reading books that remind me of summer; seaside towns, simple pleasures, warm weather...


Here are some of the books I hope to read this summer:

The Island House by Nancy Thayer



Here's to Us by Elin Hilderbrand



Two by Two-- Nicholas Sparks




House Rules by Jodi Picoult



Body Surfing by Anita Shreve



A Second Chance by Bryan Mooney



I can't wait to get to the library!

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  1. Lady LilithJune 6, 2016 at 8:09 AM

    Nice book list. I have not heard of them. I will have to check it out.

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    1. Mother of 3June 6, 2016 at 3:58 PM

      I just checked three of them out of the library today. I'll have to update the list once I've read them with a mini review of each.

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  2. MichelleJune 9, 2016 at 10:38 AM

    You have some of my favorite authors here. Nicholas Sparks, on the waiting list at the library for that book. Elin H. Love her books. Making a note of these!

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    1. Mother of 3June 9, 2016 at 7:27 PM

      Oh good! I'm glad you enjoyed them. I went to the library looking for these exact books and not only came home with a few of them but several others by the same authors too.

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  3. elle aliceJune 11, 2016 at 12:17 AM

    Oooh, you've got yourself some great reads for the summer! Happy reading!

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    1. Mother of 3June 11, 2016 at 7:59 AM

      Thanks! I'm really enjoying Body Surfing so far.

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  4. Courtney DimmittJune 11, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    Body Surfing has been on my Goodreads list for several years. I'm very familiar with several of these authors! You have a great summer of reading planned!

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    1. Mother of 3June 11, 2016 at 4:48 PM

      Just finished Body Surfing and getting ready to dig into House Rules.

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  5. Gayl WrightJune 11, 2016 at 3:41 PM

    I love reading, too! I've almost always got several going at once. Thanks for sharing at #LMMLinkup!

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    1. Mother of 3June 11, 2016 at 4:52 PM

      I usually have a few going as well. I've since realized I should have called this list my June reads since it will never last me all summer!

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  6. Lisa EhrmanJune 12, 2016 at 6:32 PM

    Thanks for sharing your book list and why you read the books that you do! Glad to have you at Together on Tuesdays. Come on back next week, too :)

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  7. Anne CampbellJune 13, 2016 at 11:49 PM

    Thanks for linking up with What to Read Wednesday. Your post was the most clicked from last week and will be featured on this week's post. I hope you'll stop by and link up again! :)

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  8. Anne CampbellJune 13, 2016 at 11:51 PM

    Thanks for linking up with What to Read Wednesday. Your post was the most clicked from last week and will be featured on this week's post. I hope you'll stop by and link up again! :)

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  9. Becky @ My Ink DanceJune 6, 2017 at 1:22 PM

    Looks like a fun list! I love books you get swept up in like Jodi Picoult, although I haven't read House Rules. I read her most recent book, Small Great Things, and it was excellent! happy reading!

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    1. Mother of 3June 6, 2017 at 6:42 PM

      Small Great Things was excellent! I loved it.. have you read Nineteen minutes? I could not put that one down!

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  10. Laura DarlingJune 6, 2017 at 10:35 PM

    I read the first two and loved them!!

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    1. Mother of 3June 7, 2017 at 6:41 AM

      I just love pretty much anything by Elin Hilderbrand and Nancy Thayer.

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