I love to read. I have shared my love of reading in the previous posts, “Why Every Mom Should Join a Book Club” and “Reading Before Bed– My Daily Bit of Self-Care,” so it should come as no surprise that I jumped on the opportunity to share my top summer reads just for moms. I try to make a point of reading at least a few pages each day, and most of my friends are also readers. When I asked friends and family for suggestions of books to include, they did not hesitate to send me ALL their favorites!
Favorites
- My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She’s Sorry (or really ANYTHING by Fredrik Backman)
- Daisy Jones and the Six or The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Four Winds (Really, anything by Kristin Hannah, but be forewarned, you WILL cry!)
- The Wedding Date series, by Jasmine Guillory
Beach (or Pool-side) Reads
- Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry, by Joya Goffney
- People We Meet on Vacation, by Emily Henry
- The Last Thing He Told Me, by Laura Dave
- Crazy Rich Asians, by Kevin Kwan (yes, this one is older, but such a fun read)
- One to Watch, by Kate Stayman-London
New and Upcoming Releases
- For the Love of Friends, by Sara Goodman Confino (August 1)
- The Other Black Girl, by Zakiya Dalila Harris (June 1)
- Malibu Rising, by Taylor Jenkins Reid (June 1)
Books about Moms
- Heart of the Matter, by Emily Giffin
- The Soulmate Equation, by Christina Lauren
- The Witch’s Heart, by Genevieve Gornichec
Audiobooks narrated by Celebrities
- The Dutch House, by Ann Pratchett, read by Tom Hanks
- Heartburn, by Nora Ephron, read by Meryl Streep
- The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, by Junot Diaz, read by Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Ready Player One, by Ernest Cline, read by Wil Wheaton
I’ve recently tried audiobooks myself, using the library’s Libby app, and have found it to be a fun way to “read” while walking the dog, doing chores around the house, or sitting on the porch swing. Check out your local library’s website to see what audiobooks they have available if you are interested in trying out this option, but unsure whether you are ready to spend money on it.
What tops your list of summer reads? Despite having (literally!) 44 books on my “to be read” list, I’m always looking for more suggestions!
