Books to Binge This Summer

As the hot days come abruptly upon us, the idea of stepping outside becomes less of an enjoyable task compared to the season before. Instead of watching that same sitcom that we all know and can quote at any given moment, let's give into our "read later" list that we have made over the years. I have recently become a bit of a bookworm, so here are my books of recommendation for your summertime evening pleasures.

It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

"In the future, if by some miracle you ever find yourself in the position to fall in love again . . . fall in love with me."

I am one for a messy love story, and this one only gets messier as time goes on. Go to Target now, pick up a bottle of wine and begin reading this book. I promise you will not regret it.

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

I will admit, this book took me awhile to get into. With the unknowing of the main character's knowing of her past and what she blacked out of during that summer, I was kept interested to know what really happened. Rereading it again allowed me to see the hidden messages that were provided throughout the story.

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

This historical, nonfiction gave me chills as I continued into the plot deeper. The way that Kate Quinn goes in telling a past of the main character to her build up of the present day, it is a story of rebirth and renewal to old traditions and set ways. WWII cannot dim the light of friendship between the characters.

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

At first, I was not going to put this book on any sort of recommendation list. I almost gave up on this book, multiple times. A friend encouraged me to continue on and I am so glad I did. Not only because this book is being turned into a movie this summer, but I was able to finish this book and see the main character's growth from a girl to a young lady all on her own.

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

Another great story written by Colleen Hoover with a complicated love story. Her descriptions of the two main characters' conflicting desire to love one another kept drawing me in more and more. Do yourself a favor, do not read the epilogue- you will ball your eyes out.