I feel like I have read so many great books over the summer! I just started class, so I am not sure how much I will be able to read, but I hope to incorporate some recreational reading as I figure out my schedule and routine. I do love to read before bed so hopefully I can continue that! Any way, here are the books I have recently read. I feel like I am missing one but I cannot put my finger on it, hah. I need some more book recommendations, so please leave me a comment with a good one!
1. The Perfect Couple-This was my first read by Elin Hilderbrand, and It it is safe to say I want to read all of her books! Hilderbrand is such a great story teller, and I was so sucked into this murder mystery set on Nantucket.
2. Malibu Rising- If you loved The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo as much as I did, then you must read this one by the same author. It takes place over the course of 24 hours with flashbacks to the past, as it uncovers secrets of a Hollywood family.
3. The People We Meet On Vacation- This was adorable. It was the light, sweet read I needed for the summer. Yes, it is a romcom, and somewhat predictable but I could not put it down. I listened to a podcast with the author, and it was so fun to hear her motivation and inspiration for the characters and the story.
4. 28 Summers- This is another Elin HIlderbrand book. The way she told this story was so beautiful. This is definitely another romance-y book, but not overly so. It follows the two love interests over a good portion of their life starting in their 20's and moving forward for 28 summers. It will make you feel the feels, while still feeling like a light summer read. I just love that the majority of Hilderbrand's books take place on Nantucket/New England!
5. The Heir Affair- I am pretty sure I read this in the beginning of the summer. It is the sequel to The Royal We. I love any kind of fiction with royals as the topic, and this dishy sequel did not disappoint. I really need a third book from this author, or a spin off with a couple of the character- I have specific characters in mind but don't want to spoil the book!
6. The Nightingale- This book is a journey. An incredible journey with a beautifully tragic story of two sisters that play a big role in aiding the French Resistance during World War II in Nazi occupied France. It is fiction, but the women are somewhat based on real women of the war. This is a must read in my opinion. It does have some hard parts to read, but I really felt like the author did a good job at depicting the times correctly.
7. The Night Swim- I just finished this mystery/soft thriller. I have had the book for about one year, and wish I would have read it sooner! It was so interesting, and I loved that it was contemporary and the main character was a true crime podcaster. The plot is kind of two cases/mysteries at once and both end very differently. It was also a quick read if you just want something fun and fast!
What's next on my list?
*I need some more suggestions/recommendations!*
As always,
#dontforgetyourpearls
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I enjoyed Malibu, The People We Meet, The Nightingale and The Night Swim too! I am going to check out some of these other titles.
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They were so good!! I just picked up the new Elin Hilderbrand book Golden Girl, and am loving it so far!
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