2021 Summer Reading Guide
I know what you’re thinking.
Another book post?!
Yes. Another book post. Because summer reading is here, baby! And at Coffee With Keri, that is exciting stuff.
I’ve always loved to read, but I’ve gone through phases of reading diligently. Part of the struggle is sorting through shelves of books and hoping to find one that will spark, and keep, my interest.
My hope is that instead of you having to sort through stacks upon stacks to find the good stuff, this reading guide will help you find that perfect summer read. Whether it’s an easy story to read at the beach or a memoir perfect for rainy days, I think there’s something for everyone on this list!
Happy reading!
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2021 Summer Reading Guide
IF YOU WANT TO READ ONE OF KERI’S ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOKS
Firefly Lane — Kristin Hannah (5+/5 stars)
Year of Yes — Shonda Rhimes (5+/5 stars)
Daisy Jones & The Six — Taylor Jenkins Reid (5+/5 stars)
Small Great Things — Jodi Picoult (5+/5 stars)
Blue Like Jazz — Donald Miller (5+/5 stars)
Same Kind of Different As Me — Ron Hall and Denver Moore (5+/5 stars)
IF YOU WANT A FUN AND EASY BEACH READ
The Identicals — Elin Hilderbrand (4/5 stars)
Summer of ‘69 — Elin Hilderbrand (4/5 stars)
When Life Gives You Lululemons — Lauren Weisenberger (4/5 stars)
American Royals (#1) — Katharine McGee (3.5/5 stars)
Majesty (#2) — Katharine McPhee (3.5/5 stars)
Beach Read — Emily Henry (4/5 stars)
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR FICTION
Such a Fun Age — Kiley Reid (4.5/5 stars)
Where the Crawdads Sing — Delia Owens (4.5/5 stars)
Little Fires Everywhere — Celeste Ng (4.5/5 stars)
The Vanishing Half — Brit Bennett (4/5 stars)
IF YOU LOVE A GOOD MEMOIR (BONUS: GREAT AS AUDIOBOOKS, TOO)
The Way I Heard It — Mike Rowe (4/5 stars)
Talking as Fast as I Can — Lauren Graham (4/5 stars)
Yes, Please — Amy Poehler (5/5 stars)
Year of Yes — Shonda Rhimes (also mentioned in “All-Time Favorites”)
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUTURISTIC
Hunger Games Trilogy + The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel) — Suzanne Collins (4.5/5 stars)
Followers — Megan Angelo (4.5/5 stars)