Summer Books That You NEED To Read
In this BIT: It’s time for summer! Relax and unwind with our summer books reading list, including what to read and books for teens.
Whether summer has arrived or is impending for you, the season for relaxing, unwinding, recharging and best of all, reading, is here! With summer comes the perfect occasion to refresh your book bucket list. However, the most challenging (and oftentimes dreaded) part is picking out a good read. Below, we share our must-read books for summer.
By Morgan Matson
Teenager Taylor Edwards returns to her family’s lake house for one last summer together after learning her father has terminal cancer. As she reconnects with old friends and faces unresolved issues from her past, Taylor experiences the transformative power of forgiveness, love, and closure.
By Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert chronicles her year-long journey of self-discovery and healing after a difficult divorce, divided into three parts: indulging in the pleasures of Italy’s cuisine, seeking spiritual enlightenment in an Indian ashram, and finding balance and love in Bali.
By Victoria Aveyard
Follow Mare Barrow, a lowly Red blood in a world where the ruling elite have powerful abilities and Silver blood. Mare’s life changes when she discovers she has a unique power of her own, thrusting her into the dangerous political machinations of the Silver court.
By Nathalia Holt
Discover the untold story of the women who worked as “human computers” at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory during the mid-20th century. These pioneering women made significant contributions to America’s space program, calculating trajectories and designing rockets, while overcoming gender barriers in a male-dominated field. Their work laid the groundwork for future space exploration and highlighted the crucial role of women in STEM.
By K.L. Walther
Join Meredith Fox as she spends a summer at Martha’s Vineyard, dealing with the recent loss of her sister and participating in a family game of assassin. During the game, she forms a connection with a charming groomsman, and their budding romance helps her navigate her grief and rediscover joy.
By Robert Frost
Explore all of celebrated poet Robert Frost’s work within this volume. Robert Frost’s poems often explore themes of nature, rural life, and human emotion, using simple yet profound language to convey deep insights. His work frequently juxtaposes the beauty and harshness of the natural world, reflecting on the complexities of human experience and the passage of time.
We hope that this books for teens reading list inspires you to pick-up a book this summer, and get a small bit of happiness.
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