What’s the Project? Sitting by the pool, in the backyard, on the beach with a great book is one of the best parts of summer! If you need some great book suggestions, here is a list of the best summer reads for women. These books are easy and fun to read and perfect for summertime!
Summer is hands down my favorite season and I could give you a long list of the reasons why, but instead let me just tell you one reason. I love to read!
And summer is when I read more than any other time.
Somehow the lazy days of summer make for good reading conditions for me. And it’s not just me. On any given afternoon if you came to my house, amidst the beach towels and Legos and crackers all over the floor (man it’s hard to keep things clean with the kids home!), you would likely find someone reading. My boys all LOVE to read too and most afternoons that’s what they are doing.
Today I’m going to share some of my favorite summer reads for women (and others) to get you started on your summer reading. I’d love to hear your suggestions too!
Now, before I get started with the reading recommendations, let me say a few things.
First, if you want to see a list of my all time favorite books, I’ve got it here, along with some favorite kids books and picture books.
Now let’s have a look at great summer reads!
Favorite Books to Read for Women:
Here are some of my favorite recent reads:
Let’s start with how I spent the month of July. I started and finished this entire trilogy. It starts with The Selection, then The Elite and The One. Think The Hunger Games but without the violence. They are perfectly cheesy and perfectly dreamy. Just the kind of book that you can grab and get lost in because it’s so easy to read and just plain fun. (And they are like $5 on Amazon!)
And as soon as you finish those three, you will want to grab The Heir. It’s not quite the same series, but it’s related. Takes place 20 years later. It’s not quite as good as the first three, but still, once you are hooked on those three, you will want to read this one too! (And you should know, once you are hooked, there are Novellas that go along with the series too. All kinds of reading options!)
Another great one that I read recently was Orphan Train. I love historical fiction and I love stories that tie something from the past with something with the present. This one tells the story of a girl who was orphaned and sent West to be adopted in the 1920s and that story coincides with the story of a foster girl today. It’s a beautifully written story. (Just one word of warning-quite a bit of bad language in this one.)
And a story with a similar feel to Orphan Train, The Language of Flowers is one that flashes back and forth from past to present but in this one it is all one girl’s story. It’s also beautifully written and one of my favorites.
This one’s kind of crazy (and fun!). Think Jack the Ripper, but in ghost form. This is another of those kind of books that are easy and fast paced to read and just for fun. There’s a trilogy on this one too and they are all about ghosts in London and the people who can see them. The first book is called The Name of the Star:
And how about one more series? Have you read the Matched series? It’s another dystopian society series-kind of reminded me of The Giver. There are three books in this one and I will tell you that in this series (I don’t feel like this is always true), they get better as they go! Starts with Matched:
I could keep going but let me just do one more good one that I read recently. Hattie Big Sky is a Newberry book that is classic Newberry. Teen coming of age, but it takes place in 1918 out in Montana as a girl struggles to be a grown-up. I loved the characters and friendships in this one!
If you need more summer reading ideas, I’ve got more for you here.
Happy reading!
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gretchen says
August 6, 2015 at 6:11 amWe’re a big reading family too….my recent favorite, Unbroken! My kids recent favorite, Elvis and the Underdogs!
Emma says
August 15, 2015 at 8:56 amI don’t know how to enter the giveway?!?
Amber says
August 16, 2015 at 9:32 pmIt ended. Sorry!
Lisa Brown says
August 6, 2015 at 6:24 amI just read: “The Good, the Bad, and the Furry” by Tom Cox.
Katharine Tate says
August 6, 2015 at 6:31 amLove reading too
Miranda says
August 6, 2015 at 7:04 amMy most recent read is The Three Musketeers, interesting but slow to get through. I read it for a reading challenge I’m doing online with friends :-).
Tamara Isaacs-Smith says
August 6, 2015 at 7:40 amRecent read favorite, well I just finished The Lord of the Rings Trilogy again, it is one of my all time favorite reads.
Wendy says
August 6, 2015 at 8:15 amAnything in the Outlander series — RAWR Jamie Fraser!
Stasia says
August 6, 2015 at 8:15 amI just finished The Secret of Midwives by Sally Hepworth. It was a wonderful book!
Lynsi says
August 6, 2015 at 8:17 amAbout 3/4 of the way through Gone with the Wind right now. It’s been on my list for a while and glad I’ve finally gotten around to it
Tiffany says
August 6, 2015 at 8:19 amLoved these series: The Selection, Matched, Life As We Knew It, The Faerie Path, Divergent, The Mortal Instruments (and the prequels – The Infernal Devices), … i could go on!! ;) I’d love to win!!! ;)
Alexandra robertson says
August 6, 2015 at 8:22 ammy favorite recent reads have been brown bear brown bear and the bery hungry caterpillar lol. on repeay with the little haha
Amber says
August 6, 2015 at 8:38 amReading is fun when I have time, but I always get sucked into the book and spend all of my time reading it. I have a hard time putting books down when I need to get work done!
Deneigh Candland says
August 6, 2015 at 8:38 amRemake by Ilima Todd
Cheryl V. says
August 6, 2015 at 8:39 amI agree with you on the Selection series. I really enjoyed it. I just finished The secret keeper which I thought was quite good. I’ve been reading the Harry Potter series to my daughters for their first time this summer. They are 5 and 9 and love it. We only have one left!
My 5 year old dauughter is reading spirit animals and really likes it as well.
My 9 year old loves the Rainbow Fairies series. She reads them over and over.
Another favorite this summer has been Paddington.
Heather says
August 6, 2015 at 8:49 amI read Kristin Hannah’s “The Nightingale” this spring and loved it!!!
Amber says
August 7, 2015 at 6:14 pmThat’s on my to read list!
Kristie says
August 6, 2015 at 9:01 amI LOVE Marcia Lynn McClure books!!!!
Amber says
August 6, 2015 at 9:10 amI recently read Red Queen. It was really good. I’m sooo glad there are more books coming in the series. :)
Leslie says
August 6, 2015 at 9:10 amI’ve heard a lot of great things about the selection series and I read Orphan Train. It was good! Thanks for the other recommendations!!!
Amanda says
August 6, 2015 at 9:17 amCan’t wait to read Orphan Train. I highly recommend Nancy Turners book series. Start with “These Is My Words”.
Amber says
August 7, 2015 at 6:13 pmYep-I have read that. Great one!
Lesley M says
August 6, 2015 at 9:30 amI am currently in love with Tom Perrotta. So far I have read Joe College, and The Abstinence Teacher, and have a few others on my to-read pile!
jessica says
August 6, 2015 at 9:31 amI am in the middle of DAvid Baldacci’s the finisher. I love YA! the divergent series (minus that last one…) was good too.
Lauren Briggs says
August 6, 2015 at 9:36 amI’m a huge fan of reading! You should read Cinder. It’s in a series, it’s a retelling of fairytale stores. Fast reads, nothing to heavy.
Amber says
August 7, 2015 at 6:13 pmYou are the 4th person to suggest that so it is for sure on my list now!
Nicole K. says
August 6, 2015 at 9:46 amI LOVE to read! I am especially loving Barnes and Nobles summer clearance sale where I’m able to pick up books weekly at great prices. In the last few weeks I’ve read Astronaut Wives Club, Cinderella Murder, The Black Box, This is Where I Leave You, The Recipe Box, Go Set A Watchman (the only book not part of the summer clearance, but I really wanted to read it), Daddy’s Gone A Hunting, Deadline, The Reversal, JoyLand, and Low Pressure. I have 2 more coming this week. I don’t have a favorite book, but is apparent I pretty much stick to one genre. As long as it can keep me entertained and I can vividly imagine what’s happening, I’ll love it.
Jodee H says
August 6, 2015 at 9:46 amI’m reading Paper Towns, The Miniaturist, and To Kill a Mockingbird (again). I almost grabbed Selection and think that will have to come next. Thanks for the great list!
Melanie C says
August 6, 2015 at 9:51 amI just read The Royal Wedding: the latest Princess Diary book…it was so fun to remember Mia and Michael :)
Amber says
August 7, 2015 at 6:13 pmLove that movie!
Ashlee says
August 6, 2015 at 9:52 amI loved the Language of Flowers. Growing up in the SF area it was fun to know where she was. I’ve also been to the flower market and it’s a magical place.
Paola Phillips says
August 6, 2015 at 10:01 amLove reading! Most recently I read Go set a watchman , I’d been waiting for that one since it was announced
Bella says
August 6, 2015 at 10:52 amMy favourite recent reads are Warriors by Erin Hunter. It’s really cool what kind of a life cats could have…
Katelyn Lee says
August 6, 2015 at 11:03 amI recently completed the Steampunk Chronicles by Kady Cross and they were great!
Jennifer B says
August 6, 2015 at 11:27 amI just got done reading Kate morton’s The Secret Keeper, while i found it slow and hard to get into at first, I didn’t give up on it and ended up loving it!
Amber says
August 7, 2015 at 6:12 pmThat’s in my top three all time favorites!
amyc says
August 6, 2015 at 11:30 amMy most recent favorite read is The Wood’s Edge by Lori Benton
Kara says
August 6, 2015 at 11:53 amI recently read The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd and loved it! Thanks for all of the lovely suggestions, I’m excited to start on those I haven’t read yet.
Sarah Nielsen says
August 6, 2015 at 11:54 amI love to read, but it’s been a while since I’ve had a favorite…which is why I’m excited for your list! I really loved the “Fabelhaven” series!
Cynthia says
August 6, 2015 at 12:00 pmI just re read Goose Girl. It will always be classic. I also read a three book series by Heather Frost, Seers, Demons, and Guardians.
Marian Iovino says
August 6, 2015 at 12:03 pmI will try some thanks
Bridget Heiple Reich says
August 6, 2015 at 12:31 pmI’m a little behind on reading, but I just read “Love the One Your With” by Emily Giffin! I LOVED it! :)
Anne Marie says
August 6, 2015 at 1:16 pmOrphan Train – great book – thanks for the giveaway.
KWolff says
August 6, 2015 at 1:23 pmI am currently on book 7 of the Outlander series. It has been one of those books that kept me coming back for more.
I also just read the Einstein Prophecy which was a little sci-fi/mystery type book set during the 40’s. It was an easy read but definitely kept me on the edge of my seat.
Mandy says
August 7, 2015 at 9:43 amLOVE the Outlander series!!! I want to keep reading it over & over again. Have you been watching the TV series? It’s not very often that a TV series rivals the book, but this one is pretty darn good!
steve weber says
August 6, 2015 at 1:29 pmChelsea Handler – Uganda Be Kidding Me – I laughed so hard.
Anna says
August 6, 2015 at 1:54 pmi seriously love reading in the summer because of all the free time!
Tiffany says
August 6, 2015 at 2:57 pmI LOVED the Selection series! I had no idea there was a fourth book! I’m also a huge fan of anything by Brandon Sanderson. I just finished reading Elantris for the second time. So good! Brandon has a series of books for kids that I bet your older boy would LOVE (hey – I even love them). The first one is called Alcatraz vs The Evil Librarians. It’s hilarious!
Quilty says
August 6, 2015 at 3:14 pmI’m reading a quilting book!
Fred says
August 6, 2015 at 3:19 pmI love to read Musso’s books.
Erica says
August 6, 2015 at 3:46 pmI just read the Women of the Otherworld series by Kelley Armstrong. They are fantastic and provide strong female characters. The best thing about this series is it has a variety of types of characters: werewolves, witches, vampires, etc.
Kelly D says
August 6, 2015 at 3:55 pmI enjoyed reading The Wright Brothers Book by David McCullough
Marlene says
August 6, 2015 at 4:23 pmI have both my 2yr old and 2 mo. old great grandchildren with me so we are reading the Dr. Seuss series. They are a big hit.
Sarah J. says
August 6, 2015 at 6:53 pmMy 5 year old daughter and I are reading The Wizard of Oz and loving it (I never read it as a kid!). For myself I’ve recently read Burial Rites by Hannah Kent– a bit in depth, but once I got into it I loved it!
Julie Wood says
August 6, 2015 at 6:53 pmI just gone done reading the Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiograph…by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It is such a good book about Laura Ingalls Wilder for the inspiration for Little House on the Prairie!
Elisa Gomez says
August 6, 2015 at 7:34 pmfavorite current read.. Carved in Bone by Jefferson Bass
Kathy E. says
August 6, 2015 at 7:43 pmI have read The Language of Flowers and Orphan Train and absolutely loved them both. I’ve read The Kitchen House and I think you’d like that one too. It’s a historical novel and will keep you up all night reading! Thanks for the book suggestions!
Amber says
August 7, 2015 at 6:10 pmHistorical fiction is my favorite!
Niki says
August 6, 2015 at 9:49 pmFun list! You featured a few of my favorites, too, and some on my list to read. One of my favorite books I read this year is All the Light We Cannot See. You would love it if you haven’t read it already!
Chris says
August 6, 2015 at 9:56 pmThe Girl on the Train but it takes awhile to get into it.
Barbara Montag says
August 6, 2015 at 10:29 pmMy last read was Gray Mountain by John Grisham.
I loved it!
thank you
Kim H says
August 6, 2015 at 10:32 pmLoved “As You Wish” by Cary Elwes, yes, *that* Cary Elwes – Wesley from “The Princess Bride”! It’s a loving look back to how the movie was made.
Amber says
August 7, 2015 at 6:10 pmThat’s what my mom is reading right now!
Rachell says
August 6, 2015 at 10:58 pmI’m currently reading Bamboo and Lace. It’s an older book, but it’s pretty good. My sister gave it to me to read because it takes place in Hawaii and my husband and I went there this summer.
Laura J says
August 6, 2015 at 11:50 pmI recently read The Fault In Our Stars…and it was so good!
Glenda B. says
August 7, 2015 at 4:51 amThe J. D. Robb In Death series books. I’m reading book 29 “Kindred In Death” right now.
Natalie says
August 7, 2015 at 5:28 amMy favorite read this summer has been the book Unbroken. It is a great story!
john hutchens says
August 7, 2015 at 8:29 amMy most favorite read was Alert by James Patterson
Mary Happymommy says
August 7, 2015 at 8:30 amI enjoyed recently reading Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed.
Kathy Luehrs says
August 7, 2015 at 8:31 amI love to read always have – The Arrow by Monica McCarthy – they are a series of HIghland Guard books – just love them
ms Sam Nicholson says
August 7, 2015 at 8:33 amMy son has read 57 books this summer….he’s beating me. I just try to read the same books so we can talk about them. He lost me with the Game of Thrones series!!
Michelle says
August 7, 2015 at 8:42 amI LOVED Name of the Star!
joy says
August 7, 2015 at 8:44 am“Shoemaker’s Wife” by Adriana Trigiani
KK says
August 10, 2015 at 4:25 amMy fave!
Natalie says
August 7, 2015 at 8:44 amThe new book from Catherine coulter nemisis
Anna says
August 7, 2015 at 8:44 amI’m currently reading the Walt Longmire series. I fell in love with the TV series and the books do not disappoint. Fair warning: there is quite a bit of cursing in them, but if you can overlook that then you’ll love the mysteries and Craig Johnson paints a pretty picture of Wyoming
Tammy wallis says
August 7, 2015 at 8:49 amI recently read the orphan train and loved it! Another favorite is the invention of wings by sue monk Kidd.
Margie says
August 7, 2015 at 8:55 amI’m reading The Partner by John Grisham.
Ally W says
August 7, 2015 at 8:57 amAll Our Yesterdays By Cristin Terrill was a fantastic read!
Carole-Jayne says
August 7, 2015 at 8:57 amI know you’ll laugh but ….. I’m re-reading Heidi for the umpteen time. It brings me great peace, don’t know why but it does. And I’m practicing to be a Grand’ma
Kelly Massman says
August 7, 2015 at 8:59 amMy most recent favorite read is actually Matched. I love young adult books–they seem to have a better story than adult fiction. IDK-it might just be me! Thanks for a chance to win. I love books!
Lee says
August 7, 2015 at 8:59 amTwo books I read this summer really resonated with me – The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd and Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. I love rich prose, historical fiction, and stories that are anchored in a well-describe place. These books both filled – and exceeded – my expectations.
Desiree says
August 7, 2015 at 9:00 amThank you for the book suggestions! I am in a book club/playgroup and we’re always looking for new things to read. I just finished “The Witness” by Nora Roberts; it was the first book of hers that I read. I liked it because it was fun and quick – perfect for summer! I just started to read “The Shining” by Stephen King. I’m a big baby when it comes to scary books and movies so I hope I can sleep at night!
Cathy says
August 7, 2015 at 9:04 amRecently finished reading “A Cutting Season” by Attica Locke. It is a novel that takes place in present day and set on a Louisiana plantation with mystery and history combined.
Staci Pope says
August 7, 2015 at 9:08 amI recently completed a re-read of my favorite contemporary romance; the Driven Trilogy by K. Bromberg.
I just love love love that series.
Jenny says
August 7, 2015 at 9:14 amMy favorite recent book is Persona, by Genevieve Valentine. Politics has become (literal) pageantry, and then someone tries to kill the main character and a photographer becomes a cyborg and all kinds of interesting things.
Elizabeth Monahan says
August 7, 2015 at 9:22 amMy latest summer reads are the Rex Graves mysteries by C. S. Challoner.
Jaynie says
August 7, 2015 at 9:30 amI really enjoy the gift ideas on your site. Thanks for all of your hard work on sharing your creative talents and idea.
I love reading all types of books, mostly series since 1 is never enough. I recenly finished the Evanovich series (all of them), and am looking for my next project/series.
Anna Csepreghy says
August 7, 2015 at 9:34 amHello, I am from Hungary, so I read in hungarian (most of the time), and lately the best book I read: The Girl on the Train- by Paula Hawkins.
I am not that good in English, but I would like to read in English.
Can You suggest easy, but enjoyable book for me?
I love books, and reading too!
Mandy says
August 7, 2015 at 9:41 amI just finished reading “Big Girl Panties”, a Novel: Stephanie Evanovich. I like to read “fluffy” books through the summer & this one was a perfect summer read!
Jeannette says
August 7, 2015 at 9:47 amMost recent read — “Between You and Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen”
Kristin O. says
August 7, 2015 at 9:48 amCurrently reading The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.
Lynne says
August 7, 2015 at 9:48 amFavourite book are The time travlers wife and the English patient.
Shannon says
August 7, 2015 at 9:48 amI recently started the Divergent series and really liked it.
ckachel says
August 7, 2015 at 9:50 amLast book read “Go Set A Watchman” Loved it.
Eileen Mueller says
August 7, 2015 at 9:51 amLove reading. these look good.
Stacey S. says
August 7, 2015 at 9:51 amMan, I want to read all of your favorites!
Laura says
August 7, 2015 at 10:06 amWe love the Wingfeather saga (on everyone’s top ten), the WilderKing trilogy, and the Allon sieries by Shawn Lamb for teenish ages.
Cindy Brown says
August 7, 2015 at 10:10 amI love to read and would love to win the $50 giftcard!
Ramona says
August 7, 2015 at 10:11 amI just recently read The Terrorist next door by Sheldon Siegel. I get book bubs emails daily about books to read. Many are free!
Jenny Haynes says
August 7, 2015 at 10:30 amI just read The Expatriates by Corinne O’Flynn after reading her novella based off of The Lei Crime series. Love the way she writes!
Pam S says
August 7, 2015 at 10:39 amMy granddaughter and I reading Wind in the Willows for the third time. We both love it, and reread it a couple times a year. Thanks for the great book recommendations!
Kim Henrichs says
August 7, 2015 at 11:00 amMy favorite read lately is Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
Hannah Freeland says
August 7, 2015 at 11:08 amMy favorite read is Omega Dragon by Bryan Davis
Elizabeth says
August 7, 2015 at 11:18 amI simply love to read…my most recent( still reading) is The Red Queen..I would love to win a gift certificate to but books! Thanks for posting all the books you enjoyed.
Jane rogers says
August 7, 2015 at 11:23 amHi I love mystery and crime novels and really loving books by a new find (for mr) David Baldacci and just finished “the target”.
Jane
Peggy says
August 7, 2015 at 11:28 amI love “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn!” The best book ever! I read or listen to it on audio books about every couple of years. It is one of those beautifully written books that you can savor more than once. I also love to read and sew. I would have to say that I also love to knit. I have four sons, however, mine are ages 17 to 27. Thanks for your tutorials!
Beth G. says
August 7, 2015 at 11:33 amI’m into reading paleo coobooks lately.
LinhC says
August 7, 2015 at 11:53 amDark Places is good.
marci says
August 7, 2015 at 12:03 pmI love books but my most recent favorite read is “The Art of Crash Landing” by Melissa Decarlo. It’s due out in September
Lisa J says
August 7, 2015 at 12:27 pmI just finished The Girl on the Train and enjoyed it.
Betsy Brown says
August 7, 2015 at 12:27 pmI am on the last few chapters of To Set a Watchman. I have hated this book on many pages. I have pulled my copy of To Kill a Mockingbird to compare exact wording. I have put this book down and picked it up again. I have felt the growth pains of Jean Louise in both eras. This book did need to be published. It is the confusion of the times that make this a coming of age book.
tracy says
August 7, 2015 at 12:28 pmjust started my 3rd liane moriarty book. love this author!
Erin T says
August 7, 2015 at 12:47 pmLove all these great recommendations – thanks!!
Erin T says
August 7, 2015 at 12:48 pmOh – and my favorite recent read (well…re-read) is Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. So, so good!
Rani says
August 7, 2015 at 1:24 pmI love reading. I just finished Malice in the Palace, a witty mystery series that takes place pre World War II in London and stars a young woman who is 34th in line to the throne. They’re great fun. My daughter has all of The Selection books but I haven’t read them yet.
Chris Severson says
August 7, 2015 at 1:37 pm“Orphan Train” and “The Language of Flowers” were two favorites of mine. This summer I learned so much from Ken Follett’s “Century Trilogy”, cannot remember all 3 titles. He also has another great series with 2 starting with “Pillars of the Earth”
Cassie says
August 7, 2015 at 1:38 pmJust finished reading Counting by 7’s with my son!!! Great Book!
Amber says
August 7, 2015 at 6:07 pmOh that one is on my nightstand to read right now!
Linda Johnson Gillian says
August 7, 2015 at 1:38 pmI used to read all the time. . . .these books look like they could return my love. I think the Orphan Train will have to be first. I had an aunt by marriage whose mom was put on an orphan train many many years ago. . . . .Thanks for the list!
Amber says
August 7, 2015 at 6:06 pmWow! That sounds like a book that could be super interesting for you then!
Caitlin Fuetsch says
August 7, 2015 at 1:40 pmI read the autobiography of Derek Coleman.
Mary A says
August 7, 2015 at 1:43 pmSnowmaggeden by Dave Jackson
Susan Hatcher says
August 7, 2015 at 2:14 pmHaven’t read anything in a while. Would love to win. Thanks.
Mirte Brouwer says
August 7, 2015 at 2:25 pmI read the time traveler’s wife which I really liked.
Jane says
August 7, 2015 at 2:40 pmLove reading last thing at night. Favourite book so far this summer is “Secrets of the lighthouse” by Santa Montefiore
Diane Cullum says
August 7, 2015 at 3:23 pmI’m currently enjoying Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo
Vicki Seals says
August 7, 2015 at 3:32 pmI am currently reading The Mage Wars trilogy by Mercedes Lackey. Your boys might like A Swiftly Tiltlng Planet by Urslea Le Gun. Thanks for the great giveaway and book hints. Don’t forget to check out the library! vickise at gmail dot com
Anita Carol Gambrell says
August 7, 2015 at 3:33 pmI’m not currently reading a book. The book you have listed Hattie Big Sky looks interesting!
Nanaruth says
August 7, 2015 at 4:00 pmI also like young adult books. I just finished Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry who also wrote the Giver. I am going to look for your suggestion, The collection series. I enjoy your blog. Thank you.
DJ says
August 7, 2015 at 5:07 pmUgly Love by Colleen Hoover
Rachel Manis says
August 7, 2015 at 5:26 pmMy favorite recent read was the screwtape letters by c.s. lewis
Ann says
August 7, 2015 at 5:42 pmSummertime is my favorite time to read series. So this summer I started rereading the Harry Potter series.
Gay gremmel says
August 7, 2015 at 6:03 pmJust finished a kings ransom
Elena says
August 7, 2015 at 7:06 pmMy favorite was The Longest Ride
mary lou says
August 7, 2015 at 7:09 pmim reading the girl on the train. i really don’t love it, yet! i am going to stick with it because of the reviews are so good. i loved the orphan train!
Julia says
August 7, 2015 at 7:10 pmAny books by Terry Brooks. He writes the Sword of Shannara series amongst others. He has created a fantasy world second only to Middle Earth. He is right in line with Tolkien and C.S. Lewis as great fantasy writers. Also, who can forget Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne and any book by Roald Dahl.
Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas says
August 7, 2015 at 8:34 pmI’m currently reading the Divergent series. They are pretty great.
Sarah says
August 7, 2015 at 9:48 pmYou’ve definitely just enabled my reading addiction ;-). All of these books look awesome! I’ve just finished The Church of Marvels which was beautiful. Thanks for sharing your reads :-)
Alice says
August 7, 2015 at 10:08 pmI am currently reading the Heir right now. The Selection is such a great series of books.
Deborah M. says
August 8, 2015 at 12:18 amMy daughter and I read all the time. The last book I read that I really enjoyed was Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia. I’m on the third book in the series, but I liked the first one best.
Jeanine says
August 8, 2015 at 12:40 amI’m finishing up the Mazerunner series!
Patrycja Chudziak says
August 8, 2015 at 1:09 amThe Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly is my favorite book right now, I ABSOLUTELY ADORE IT!!!!!
Candias Chalker says
August 8, 2015 at 1:17 amThe last book I read was Orphan Train. It was a great book!
TERESA GARDNER says
August 8, 2015 at 1:42 amI JUST STARTED READING NORA ROBERTS DARK WITCH I JUST FOUND IT SO I’LL LET YOU KNOW HOW IT TURNS OUT!!!
Jari says
August 8, 2015 at 1:43 amI love book lists! Thanks for the reading ideas and for the giveaway.
Paula Swann says
August 8, 2015 at 4:48 amI have been reading the Mitford series. It is also an easy read and is enjoyable.
lesley says
August 8, 2015 at 5:17 ami just finishing reading “dark hope” and the sequel “dark rising” by monica mcgurk and i can’t wait for the third one to be released!!!
Dorothy Mantonya says
August 8, 2015 at 6:39 amI also love to read and have read Hattie Big Sky & Matched. They were both very good books.
Fenna says
August 8, 2015 at 7:43 amMy heart in his hands by Sharon James! :)
Debbie says
August 8, 2015 at 8:16 amAmber! I totally love all your giveaways! You are such a generous light in the dark! I just finished reading Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich. I have been a big fan of her books for several years now. Getting ready to start on Sizzling Sixteen. Check out the Dollar Tree for great savings on books. I have found many of my Evanovich books there — and for a dollar each!
Pamela Jones says
August 8, 2015 at 8:20 amCurrently reading Blueprints by Barbara Delinsky and loving it!
BJ Marley says
August 8, 2015 at 8:34 amI enjoyed reading A Lady of Esteem.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
August 8, 2015 at 10:25 amI Liked The Longest Ride By Nickolas Sparks!
Shirley S says
August 8, 2015 at 11:01 amI love that you are encouraging reading; I love to read. I last read, “Privy to the Dead” by Sheila Connolly. I am grateful that my grand kids also love to read.
Marilyn says
August 8, 2015 at 1:42 pmI recently read the trilogy of “Isabelle” by Laurence Yip. All about the life of a young girl involved with ballet and fashion design,two of my favorite things.
Marilyn
Ellen M. says
August 8, 2015 at 3:26 pmI recently read “The Good Girl” by Mary Kubica. Suspenseful and a great read. Thanks for sharing the book ideas with us!
Susan says
August 8, 2015 at 4:20 pmLove Comes Softly by Janette Oke!
Maria says
August 8, 2015 at 4:55 pmCurrently reading ‘The Girl in the Steel Corset,’ and I’m quite intrigued by it.
Julie Clorey says
August 8, 2015 at 7:59 pmMy husband and I take turns reading to our 2 girls each night. So the last book I read we Dancing duck. We also read moo and a book on colors. They both really enjoy story time and so do I.
Crystal Nell says
August 8, 2015 at 10:18 pmThe last book I read was “When In Doubt, Add Butter” by Beth Harbison
Michelle J. says
August 8, 2015 at 11:58 pmI enjoyed Poison Study!
Marci Strode says
August 9, 2015 at 12:09 amIn Search of Ohm Sety re-read for the umpteenth time, True story of a child in London who suffers a near fatal fall & awakens believing herself to be from ancient Egypt, then moves to Egypt as an adult. Wonderful read even if you don’t believe it, hopefully your library has it because it’s no longer in print & used copies can be expensive. For boys–(and girls for that matter) Magic Treehouse is wonderful, the fiction draws them in and then there are factual volumes tied to many of the stories; for more advanced readers Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series are fantastic–it may take my just turned 9 y/o grandson a while to get through the thick books, but he loves them!
KaySue says
August 9, 2015 at 3:29 amMy most recent enjoyable read was Silent Love by Casey Clipper.
Madeline says
August 9, 2015 at 9:20 amI just finished The Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.
Dawn Jones says
August 9, 2015 at 11:55 amI haven’t read anything recently other than sewing books. I have been meaning to do so, but I have been busy. Have a great day.
Madeline says
August 9, 2015 at 3:52 pmI love the book Sparrow Road! It’s amazing!
Emma says
August 10, 2015 at 4:34 amHi Amber, absolutely love all your book recommendations and I love all your Crazy Little Projects. I do a few of them from time to time, one of them even inspired me on doing something for my GCSE in Art and Design; Textiles. I have read Orphan Train and loved it. I plan to read the Selection Series but currently I’m reading a lot of Nicholas Sparks and John Green, maybe even a bit of Stephen King from time to time. I am reading the Longest ride but i finished reading Safe Haven and the Best of me, I recommend them. I’m also reading Jodi Picoult books, I like books that can make me cry. You should read the Bay at midnight by Diane Chamberlain. This book also has the past and present and also its about a Child’s mistake. You should also read Cinder and the nightingale. Would love to win your giveaway, would love to buy my own books. I get my books from my local library… oops just noticed I’ve said to much, good thing you like reading haha sorry for writing so much.
Ashley C says
August 10, 2015 at 9:32 amA Memory of Violets was a great read!
AG says
August 10, 2015 at 1:38 pmReading is my escape.
Elizabeth Johnson says
August 10, 2015 at 3:15 pmFools Assassin by Robin Hobb I am a Sci-Fi reader from way back. I have read everything she has written. I think reading is good for the soul! I love B&N. Great giveaway, thank you for the chance!
Carmen N says
August 10, 2015 at 6:42 pmMade to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst
diane beavers says
August 10, 2015 at 8:57 pmNo kiddo’s in the house anymore, but I love stories about Shangri-La, and my favorite recent read is
“lost Horizon ” by James Hilton.
thank you!
Rebecca B says
August 11, 2015 at 12:49 amI’m in the middle of the Witch’s Daughter by Paula Brackston and a novel by Pat McManus. I also love 39 Clues and can’t wait til my kids are old enough to read the series.
Sarah Oswald says
August 11, 2015 at 1:59 amMy last favorite book read was Flowers In The Attic by V.C. Andrews
Shelly says
August 11, 2015 at 10:40 amI just finished Island of the Lost, by Melissa De La Cruz. It was a great one day read, and I’m going to start reading it with my seven year-old because I think he’ll love it too.
shaunie says
August 11, 2015 at 10:59 amThe Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty
Dezi A says
August 11, 2015 at 10:59 amOh, I’ve read a lot from your list and totally loved them too, so I’m sure I’ll love the others you recommend. I’ve recently read Lady Maybe, The Bookseller and Calling Me Home. Those were good ones!
Sean says
August 11, 2015 at 11:06 amMost recent fabulous read has been The Woods by Harlan Coben.
Alina says
August 11, 2015 at 11:19 amJust read Unlucky 13 by one of my favs James Patterson.
Nicole Sender says
August 11, 2015 at 10:12 pmI just read Heart Failure by Richard L. Mabry MD.
Amanda Sakovitz says
August 12, 2015 at 7:45 amReading Paper Towns right now.
Jennie says
August 12, 2015 at 11:33 amI love just about all of Debbie Macomber’s books. I really love that their are mostly series. My favorite is her blossom street series. She also has a wonderful group of Christmas books that I could read year round.
Kimberly says
August 12, 2015 at 1:03 pmNot deep reading, but Sick in the Head by Jud Apatow was funny.
Sarah @ Bombshell Bling says
August 12, 2015 at 1:55 pmThe Thirteenth Tale!!
Would Spirit Animals be too grown up for Cal? He has been lusting after them at B&N for quite some time. He can’t read them, but would they be good for us to read together?
Just added these to my Goodreads list!
Jessica says
August 12, 2015 at 2:25 pmI’m currently reading “The Forgotten Garden” by Kate Morton, and “Oliver Twist.”
Amber says
August 12, 2015 at 3:27 pmLOVE The Forgotten Garden!
Amber says
August 14, 2015 at 2:38 pmLove Kate Morton so much!
Kendra says
August 12, 2015 at 3:17 pmI loved Matched and Spirit Animals. I love books so much! I am always on the lookout for a good book!
Diana Cote says
August 12, 2015 at 4:34 pmMy most recent read was the paleo approach.
KrisTaL mulder says
August 12, 2015 at 10:09 pmI love these recomendations! Especially for boys!!! Thanks!