Summer Books Reading List

Here’s a **Summer Books Reading List** filled with lighthearted reads, adventurous tales, and inspiring stories—perfect for long, sunny days and relaxing evenings.

### **Fiction**

1. **The Great Gatsby** – F. Scott Fitzgerald

*A dazzling novel set in the heat of summer, filled with parties, romance, and the pursuit of the American Dream.*

2. **Where the Crawdads Sing** – Delia Owens

*A beautifully written mystery set in the marshlands, full of nature’s magic and deep emotions.*

3. **To the Lighthouse** – Virginia Woolf

*A poetic novel capturing the essence of summer vacations, family dynamics, and the passage of time.*

4. **Daisy Jones & The Six** – Taylor Jenkins Reid

*A fast-paced, music-filled novel perfect for summer road trips and beachside reading.*

5. **The Summer I Turned Pretty** – Jenny Han

*A nostalgic coming-of-age story about love, friendship, and the magic of summer vacations.*

### **Mystery & Adventure**

6. **The Beach** – Alex Garland

*A thrilling adventure about finding paradise and the unexpected dangers that come with it.*

7. **The Sun Down Motel** – Simone St. James

*A spooky yet thrilling mystery, perfect for late summer nights.*

8. **Death on the Nile** – Agatha Christie

*A classic murder mystery set on a luxurious summer cruise in Egypt.*

### **Inspirational & Spiritual**

9. **The Four Winds** – Kristin Hannah

*A powerful story of resilience and hope, set during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl era.*

10. **Rhythms of Renewal** – Rebekah Lyons

*A guide to finding peace and restoration, perfect for slowing down and reflecting during summer.*

11. **Garden City** – John Mark Comer

*A fresh perspective on work, rest, and purpose—great for summer reflection and planning.*

12. **The Book of Joy** – Dalai Lama & Desmond Tutu

*A heartwarming dialogue between two spiritual leaders on living with joy despite life’s challenges.*

### **Poetry & Short Stories**

13. **Sea Prayer** – Khaled Hosseini

*A moving, poetic reflection inspired by the refugee crisis, set against the backdrop of the sea.*

14. **The Summer Book** – Tove Jansson

*A collection of beautifully simple stories about a young girl and her grandmother on a summer island.*

### **Non-Fiction & Memoirs**

15. **A Walk in the Woods** – Bill Bryson

*A humorous and insightful account of hiking the Appalachian Trail, full of adventure and wit.*

16. **Blue Mind** – Wallace J. Nichols

*An exploration of how being near water can positively affect our happiness and health.*

17. **Eat, Pray, Love** – Elizabeth Gilbert

*A soul-searching memoir about travel, self-discovery, and embracing new experiences.*

18. **Under the Tuscan Sun** – Frances Mayes

*A delightful memoir of food, travel, and renovating a home in the Italian countryside.*

### **Children’s & Family Reads**

19. **Charlotte’s Web** – E.B. White

*A timeless story of friendship, perfect for lazy summer afternoons.*

20. **Swallows and Amazons** – Arthur Ransome

*A fun-filled adventure story about children exploring the great outdoors.*