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Well, friends, it’s finally here!
This year’s summer reading list!
I’m thrilled to unveil another selection of books that I hope will transport you to different worlds, spark new ideas, and offer a much-needed respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
It warms my heart to see how eagerly anticipated this list has become among our Facebook book club members. Your enthusiasm truly fuels my passion for sharing these titles with you all.
As life kicks into high gear out here on the farm over the next couple of months with seeding, endless yard work and the demands of winding down another school year (not to mention a major farmhouse renovation), I’m reminded of the importance of carving out time for relaxation and rejuvenation. Amidst the chaos, it’s crucial to pause, breathe, and indulge in the simple pleasure of getting lost in a good book.
For me, the summer reading challenge isn’t just about checking off titles from a list; it’s about reconnecting with a beloved pastime that nourishes my soul. As I’ve discovered time and time again, reading isn’t just a hobby – it’s a tonic for the mind, body, and spirit.
So let’s get on with it, shall we?
If you’re among the rare few who haven’t already scrolled straight to the book list – a habit most of us adopt when perusing a recipe blog post (let’s be real, the blogger could confess to a misdemeanour in the first 2000 words and hardly anyone would notice… but I digress) – then your patience is about to be rewarded.
Without further ado, I present to you my eagerly anticipated 2024 summer reading list!
Oh and please join the Facebook book club if you haven’t already. It’s a great space to connect and share your reviews on what you are reading and it doesn’t have to be from this list! It’s truly a lovely community of readers.
Happy Reading!
PS. Just click on each title to take you to Amazon where you can add to cart and have each book shipped to you in just days!
Reading For Entertainment
Here are the novels I’ll be curling up with on a beach chair, in the Boler, or under a cozy blanket this summer.
The Women by Kristin Hannah
The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm’s way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten. A novel about deep friendships and bold patriotism, The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era. ~Amazon
Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner
Frankie Elkin is an expert at finding the missing persons that the rest of the world has forgotten, but even she couldn’t have anticipated this latest request—to locate the long-lost sister of a female serial killer facing execution in three weeks’ time. ~Amazon
Before the Swallows Come Back by Fiona Curnow
Perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, and Sal by Mik Kitson, with its celebration of the natural world, its misunderstood central characters living on the outside of society’s norms, their survival in the wilderness, and the ultimate fight for justice.
Before the Swallows Come Back is a story of love, found family, and redemption that will break your heart and have it soaring time and time again as you sit on the edge of your seat desperately hoping. ~Amazon
The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros
Told in alternating timelines, The Things We Leave Unfinished examines the risks we take for love, the scars too deep to heal, and the endings we can’t bring ourselves to see coming. ~Amazon
Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel by Shelby Van Pelt
For fans of A Man Called Ove, a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow’s unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.
Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible. ~Amazon
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, and a fancy group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn’t exist. ~Amazon
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer
Probing, clever, and hopeful, The Collected Regrets of Clover is perfect for readers of The Midnight Library and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine as it turns the normally taboo subject of death into a reason to celebrate life. ~Amazon
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
For too long, Opaline, Martha and Henry have been the side characters in their own lives.
But when a vanishing bookshop casts its spell, these three unsuspecting strangers will discover that their own stories are every bit as extraordinary as the ones found in the pages of their beloved books. And by unlocking the secrets of the shelves, they find themselves transported to a world of wonder… where nothing is as it seems. ~Amazon
Funny Story by Emily Henry
Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met (on a blustery day), fell in love (over an errant hat), and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He really was good at telling it…right up until the moment he realized he was actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra.
Which is how Daphne begins her new story: Stranded in beautiful Waning Bay, Michigan, without friends or family but with a dream job as a children’s librarian (that barely pays the bills), and proposing to be roommates with the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra’s ex, Miles Nowak. ~Amazon
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
Lucy is the tourist vacationing at a beach house on Prince Edward Island. Felix is the local who shows her a very good time. The only problem: Lucy doesn’t know he’s her best friend’s younger brother. Lucy and Felix’s chemistry is unreal, but the list of reasons why they need to stay away from each other is long, and they vow to never repeat that electric night again.
It’s easier said than done. ~Amazon
I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue
In this wildly funny and heart-warming office comedy, an admin worker accidentally gains access to her colleagues’ private emails and DMs and decides to use this intel to save her job. A laugh-till-you-cry debut novel you’ll be eager to share with your entire list of contacts, perfect for fans of Anxious People and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine. ~Amazon
Reading for Learning and Growth
Whether it’s a podcast or audiobook, I am often listening to some form of personal growth while driving or out for a walk. Here’s what’s on my playlist for the summer.
Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life by Jamie Kern Lima
What has self-doubt already cost you in your life? WORTHY is how you change that.
Imagine what you’d do, if you FULLY believed in YOU! When you stop doubting your greatness, build unshakable self-worth and embrace who you are, you transform your entire life! WORTHY teaches you how, with simple steps that lead to life-changing results! ~Amazon
The Wealth Money Can’t Buy: The 8 Hidden Habits to Living Your Richest Life by Robin Sharma
The Wealth Money Can’t Buy will hardwire in a completely new way of measuring wealth. We inhabit a world where the common idea of success requires you to hustle and grind, to sacrifice your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health, and to miss out on the finest times with those you love to scale a mountaintop of financial fortune, fame and material possessions. ~Amazon
Truth Telling: Seven Conversations About Indigenous Life in Canada
A bold, provocative collection of essays exploring the historical and contemporary Indigenous experience in Canada.
With authority and insight, Truth Telling examines a wide range of Indigenous issues framed by Michelle Good’s personal experience and knowledge. ~Amazon
The Gift of Reading
This would make an incredible gift for yourself or a friend. I am going to make it a part of my morning routine.
The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower by Tenpa Yeshe
52 Stories to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Thoughts, Find Happiness, and Live Your Best Life
Each story is carefully selected to explain important Buddhist wisdom and thought processes. They deal with universal themes such as gratitude, mindfulness, self-love, and happiness.
The stories convey valuable life lessons that will enrich your life. After each story, a reference to the present time is made. It also tells what you can learn from the story for your own life. ~Amazon
Let me know what you think about this year’s reading list inside the Facebook Book Club.
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