The school year coming to a close means one thing: summer! One of my favorite ways to unwind after a stressful quarter is to take a break from assigned readings for class and read what I actually want to read. Here are some summer reading books to help you relax this summer.
Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
I always find myself rereading Gay’s compilation of essays about her life and the world in which we live. I can rely on this book to make me laugh or even get a little teary-eyed as these essays are so relevant and relatable.
Do Not Become Alarmed by Maile Meloy
Maile Meloy’s novel is about a family cruise gone horribly wrong. Perfect for a summer vacation right? This book is great for the thrill loving reader who hates putting books down until they are finished.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
This novel is not your typical vacation read. It is narrated by a young boy with autism and is quite tragic, but a great story, nonetheless.
Commonwealth by Anne Patchett
I’m partial to this novel by Anne Patchett in part because some of the plot takes place near my hometown, but this is a book I could not put down when I first read it. Commonwealth explores the life of a dysfunctional and complex family relationship over the period of many decades.
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Kwan’s novel developed into a trilogy following a wealthy Chinese family. Crazy Rich Asians, the first novel in this series, is a perfect book to accompany lounging by the pool. Pick up all three to fill your summer.