Unless you've been living under a rock for the past two months, you're probably well aware that it's summer (wow, way to state the obvious, Hannah!). Therefore I compiled a list of rockin' reads that will definitely keep you satisfied. I'm not sure what defines a "summer read" exactly, but hopefully these make the cut!
BTW, every single one of these reads have been rated over 4 stars on Amazon which is, I think, really great!!
Hold Still by Nina LaCour
This book is about a girl who had a friend--a best friend--who committed suicide. It's about loss, pain, sadness, but it's also filled with hope, courage, and love.
Goodness, this title broke my heart... But hey, even during the summer we need a little sadness. So, SO good--read it!
Oh, and Hold Still probably has the best book trailer I've ever seen. Watch it here.
Whoa, such an awesome read! It's kinda hard to remember what it's about (kinda hazy on the details... It doesn't help that I have a terrible memory!), but I remember that it's good. I know it's good. It's kinda weird and has all this odd, totally random stuff in it, but it somehow all works.
*nods* Yeah, this is one of those books... ;)
Oh man, this is possibly the funniest YA book I've read to date (or one of them at the very least!).
** Anna's attending her first 'confrontation'. It's a group therapy type thing where you, you guessed it, 'confront'. This is Anna's first day at the 'mental hospital' (her words, not mine).**
"Jolene, I am mad that you kept me up all night snorin' like my wrinkly ol' bulldog, Dexter." I noticed a couple of guys holding in smiles (so at least we know their faces hadn't been tampered with to prevent smiling)...
"Tanya, I just want to say that I'm really sorry for keeping you awake. But tomorrow's my release date, so you can just suck it, bitch." -pg. 28
Funny, no? :)
Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway
I bought this on a whim, ("on a whim" meaning that my mum was honking repeatedly outside the bookstore's parking lot, and I had to grab something... quickly.) and I'm so glad for that! It's a hilarious read that'll keep you entertained from page numero uno till the very end.
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Ooh! Looking for a book full of jam-packed action and pure fun? Well, you're in luck, because this is it!
I'll admit, I got a little tired of hearing bloggers argue over Puck and Ash. Now that I actually know who they are, though, I can talk about them for hours on end with no complaints!
The writing is great, the characters are great, and so is the action. Here's one title you won't wanna miss.
*The second in the trilogy comes out on August 1, I believe!
Does the name ring a bell? I'd hope so since otherwise, could only mean you haven't yet read The Hunger Games (which is one of my all-time favorites. It's on many people's favorites lists.)!
Everyone is psyched-out for the release of the last installment in the trilogy, Mockingjay, but lots of eager fans are forgetting about her older series, already existing series.
Gregor the Overlander is a fantastic start to a fantastic series; you should definitely pick this up if you haven't already. The best part is that because all books are already out, you won't have to wait a single day if you don't want to!
The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
Like Hold Still, this story is about loss. This time, however, they're grieving the death of a sister. I've read lots of books with a similar premise, but none have made me feel as much as this title has. It is SO good, and Joe is SO hot!
This book is about two teens going on a road trip. It's funny, sweet, and endearing. Every scene will make your heart melt. Plus, the playlists that the author compiled is freakin' awesome! Simply icing on the moist, scrumptious, one-of-a-kind cake!
Favorite quote:
"Roger: "God, I've been wanting to do that for a long time."
Amy: "Really"
Roger: "Oh yes. Since Kansas. At least." --Amy & Roger's Epic Detour
Roger: "Oh yes. Since Kansas. At least." --Amy & Roger's Epic Detour
What better book to read during the summer than one that actually takes place in the summer? Oh yeah!
This book is laugh-out-loud funny. Not only is the writing awesome, but the characters are so real and so likable. I promise that you won't be disappointed in this. And the best part is that this is all told from kick-ass Geena's point of view. Geena isn't just kick-ass, but she knows how to ride a skateboard, and she's intelligent. My favorite kind of protagonist. :)
P.s. I'll admit that the cover isn't my favorite, but hey! I've heard that it's supposed to be scratch and sniff! (though I don't smell anything unusual or delicious on my own copy)
Reading this, you're instantly sucked up into this world of clever, and I promise, you'll never wanna come back. This takes place during Christmas (hence the snow), but no one cares about that!
Summer is all about reading an entertaining, good read, and this is exactly that.
EDIT: Huh. This doesn't come out until October... I totally didn't know that. I guess this is an awesome fall read. :)
This is my list of awesome summer reads. However, I still have plenty titles that I just haven't mentioned. Melissa Walker, Sarah Dessen, Susane Colasanti, Elizabeth Scott (and so many more...) are some other authors (to name a few) who write fun, amazing books. I'd read any of their titles any day of the year, but if you haven't yet checked them out, summer would be an excellent time to do so.
Thanks for reading!
Love, Hannah
These are all great, the ones I've read. Enjoy! :D
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