I don’t know about you, but summer is the time of the year where I only want to ready happy and light books. If I am usually more of a dark thriller fan, I have to say I really enjoy the two months of summer (or 4 months in the middle east actually) to try to match my reading list to the weather, the summer fashion trend and my lucky travelling friends’ Instagram feeds. Be it for their happy title or pretty summery cover, here is what I am going to go for this summer.
When two writers renting beach houses next to each other meet. They both have writer’s block but as you can imagine not for long.
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I don’t know about you, but all my favourite people are pizza lovers. I can only be drawn to this title. Adding to this the amazing reviews everywhere and a plot about two very different women who meet thanks to Pizza delivery, welcome to the list!
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An ageing actress goes back to her hometown where inevitably she meets her old secret crush and her teenage rival. Teenage drama for adults? Sold!
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If Elizabeth Gilbert sounds familiar, it’s because she is the author of “Eat Pray Love”. This time, the main character is Vivian, a ninety-year old lady who tells the story of when she was a teenager in the 1940’s living New York City. Her dreams, aspirations and quest to live young, wild and free.
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When a reporter goes back to her boring hometown and a juicy scandal comes up. This one ticks all the summer beach book boxes.
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A single mother wins a cruise to take her three grown-up children and their families on an adventure. You can only imagine the setup; childhood memories are resurfacing, and secrets are revealed.