June’s arrival is a key indicator that warm summer days are on the horizon. Visits to the beach or local pool are at the top of most people’s to-do lists, and having a great book to take along makes for a lovely afternoon. Whether you’re staying local or hopping a plane to far-away lands, there are a ton of good books to consider. Here are 5 that recently made the list. Check them out!
5 Great Summer Reads
Mark Twain by Ron Chernow | Biography
Ron Chernow examines the fascinating character of Mark Twain, who produced the first truly great American literature and is the first modern celebrity. If you are new to Mark Twain’s life, this is an excellent book. If you are already well-versed in Twain’s life, this book will not provide anything you haven’t read before. It does not provide the same vibrance, fluidity, or literary quality as his previous biographies.
Ocean: Earth’s Last Wilderness by David Attenborough | Science
Ocean reveals the past, present, and potential future of our planet Earth. It is a book almost a century in the making, but one that has never been more urgently needed with this powerful call to action. The book showcases the oceans’ remarkable resilience: they can, and in most cases have, recovered the fastest, if we only give them the chance.
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry | Contemporary Fiction
In Great Big Beautiful Life, two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists. The power of truth, the enduring nature of love, and the fragile beauty of trust are the cornerstones of “Great Big Beautiful Life.” These themes are woven into the fabric of the narrative, exploring their complexities through the lives of the characters.
Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz | Mystery
Marble Hall Murders is a book within a book, featuring a complex storyline, dysfunctional family dynamics (twice over), and a memorable conclusion. This third book in the series is another tribute to the golden age of Agatha Christie with three mysterious deaths, multiple motives, and possible murderers. BBC has acquired Marble Hall Murders,
Safari by Jaclyn Goldis | Psychological Thriller
The CEO of a sustainable fashion empire, is about to marry for the second time—to a man twenty-five years her junior. She invites her adult children and best friend to share the nuptials at an all-expenses-paid luxury safari. A series of shocking murders rocks their exclusive compound. Death in this story comes in many forms, and the Safari is a perfect location to plan and execute the perfect murder.
If you are an Amazon Prime member, you get a free Prime Read each month. Right now, our favorite is The Best We Could Hope For by Nicola Kraus.
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