2022 Summer Reading Guide
Summer has arrived, baby!
And you know what that means…
Summer reading!
Growing up, I loved summer reading, especially because the library gave you prizes when you hit certain book goals. I was always a sucker for great competition and fun prizes.
I’ve always loved to read, but I go through phases of reading all the time and falling into book ruts. Part of the struggle is sorting through shelves of books and hoping to find ones that I’ll fall in love with.
As your friendly neighborhood book lover, consider this your curated list of books that I’ve vetted, read, and found that I think you will love. Whether it’s a lighthearted book perfect for lazy days at the beach or a memoir that will teach you something new, I think there’s something for everyone on this list!
Happy reading!
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2022 Summer Reading Guide
IF YOU WANT TO READ MY FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2022 SO FAR
Sunflower Sisters — Martha Hall Kelly (4.75/5 stars)
The Maidens — Alex Michaelides (5/5 stars)
Winter Garden — Kristin Hannah (5/5 stars)
Golden Girl — Elin Hilderbrand (5/5 stars)
The Winemaker’s Wife —Kristin Harmel (4.5/5 stars)
The Paris Apartment — Lucy Foley (4.75/5 stars)
Book Lovers — Emily Henry (5/5 stars)
IF YOU WANT A FUN AND EASY BEACH READ
Summer Island — Kristin Hannah (4.75/5 stars)
The Island — Elin Hilderbrand (3.5/5 stars)
Malibu Rising — Taylor Jenkins Reid (4.5/5 stars)
People We Meet on Vacation — Emily Henry (5/5 stars)
Beach Read — Emily Henry (4/5 stars)
Book Lovers — Emily Henry (5/5 stars)
IF YOU PREFER MYSTERY OR THRILLER
The Paris Apartment — Lucy Foley (4.75/5 stars)
Golden Girl — Elin Hilderbrand (5/5 stars)
The Maidens — Alex Michaelides (5/5 stars)
Murder on the Orient Express — Agatha Christie (4.75/5 stars)
The Silent Patient — Alex Michaelides (5/5 stars)
IF YOU LIKE NONFICTION/SELF-HELP
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business — Charles Duhigg (5/5 stars)
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry — John Mark Comer (5/5 stars)
Live Your Life, Not Theirs: 7 Money Habits for Living the Life You Want — Rachel Cruze (5/5 stars)
Business Minded — Carly Riordan (5/5 stars)
IF YOU LOVE A GREAT MEMOIR
Educated: A Memoir — Tara Westover (5/5 stars)
The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company — Robert Iger (5/5 stars)
Capital Gaines: The Smart Things I’ve Learned by Doing Stupid Stuff — Chip Gaines (4.5/5 stars)
The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor — Eddie Jaku (4.75/5 stars)