With summer just around the corner, the perfect time to indulge in the long awaited “to read” list is in sight. With an endless amount of new releases, this summer’s reading list could not be more jam-packed with beach reads, sappy love stories and bone-chilling thrillers. 

“That Summer: A Novel” by Jennifer Weiner 

I will not lie, I was initially not allured to this book. Books about middle-aged women’s lives, their families and struggles just do not pique my interest. But as I continued to read the description, I soon became utterly interested in what this book entails and how it will end. The element of not knowing how these two women are connected, but somehow keep crossing paths and happen to have the same initials makes me curious to see what this book consists of. I can already picture myself sitting in the sun or by the pool, unable to put this book down. 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/that-summer-jennifer-weiner/1137763633?ean=9781501133558 

“Book Lovers” by Emily Henry

Considering this book is the #1 best seller at Barnes and Noble right now, I can’t help but be curious as to what the praise is about. But after reading the description, I think I understand. This book seems destined for a sticky ending, but I can’t help but wonder how it will turn out. I always seem to sway towards the stories about luxurious and successful lives of characters with successful life stories, and this book is right up my alley. Two cutthroat book editors who seem to have it out for each other but happen to keep bumping into each other, what could go wrong? 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book-lovers-emily-henry/1139966179?ean=9780593334836 

“The Guest List: A Novel” by Lucy Foley

Any book reminiscent of an Agatha Christie novel immediately captures my attention. Given it has an eerie resemblance to my favorite game “Clue,” I can’t help but be intrigued. Not to mention the party of rich characters are stranded on an island with spotty cell phone service when a dead body shows up, this book is a recipe for perfect disaster. 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-guest-list-lucy-foley/1132922952?ean=9780062868947 

“The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah

After reading the summary of this book, I can’t help but wonder what comes next. Books with history intertwined in a realistic story always seem to capture my attention. Not to mention, the location in which this story takes place. Nothing particularly superior ever occurs in a small town in Alaska, especially when the father of the family is suffering from deteriorating mental health after returning from the Vietnam War. This book seems like the perfect page-turner for a dark summer night. 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-great-alone-kristin-hannah/1126244807?ean=9781250229533 

“The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides 

Part of me feels sinister for being so enthralled by the description of this book. It portrays the perfect twist on a seemingly picture-perfect life that suddenly takes a terribly horrific turn. I can’t help but wonder the reasoning behind the actions that led to this character’s demise and what will unveil itself after the story begins to progress. 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-silent-patient-alex-michaelides/1128638857?ean=9781250301703