Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm.
I love this week’s topic! It is always fun to think about summertime reading. I definitely read more during this time of year and I am a seasonal reader. I love light, contemporary reads during the warms months. They make for perfect beach side reading. Here are just five of my favourites:
The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
Helen Hoang also wrote The Kiss Quotient, which I loved, but it is her second novel that stands out to me. There is something special about this story- it is not your traditional romance. The romance is slow-burning and part of the delight for me was seeing the two characters slowly come to understand one another.
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
Acevedo is officially an auto-buy author me! She creates main characters who you instantly connect with and root for. If you do not have the opportunity to travel this summer, With the Fire on High will take you on a trip to Spain and will make your mouth water with all the descriptions of food!
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
The Unhoneymooners was my first Christina Lauren novel and I loved it! This is another book that will take you on a vacation- this time to Hawaii. The setting of this book is one of the reasons that I loved it so much. I do not think there is anything more romantic than falling in love in a tropical paradise. Also, doesn’t that cover just scream summer?!
Peter Darling by Austin Chant
Peter Darling is the only book on this list that is not straight up contemporary, as it is a Peter Pan retelling and has fantastical elements. I just want to talk about it any chance that I get because I think it is brilliant. It is so charming and atmospheric. You will feel like you are in Neverland. It is also really sweet and romantic. I just love this book!
The Ensemble by Aja Gabel
The Ensemble is such an underrated novel! If you love stories that centre around music and friendship, this is the book for you. We follow the members of a musical quartet over many years and see how their relationships with one another change and develop over time. It felt so honest and real. I have discovered that I really enjoy reading books that involve art in some way, whether it is music, painting, designing, etc., during the summer months.
Are you a seasonal reader? What kind of books are you drawn to when the weather gets hot?
Great list!! I want to read everything on here!! 💕
Thank you! They are definitely all worth reading!
I love fun romances (like The Bride Test) when the weather gets hot. I don’t know why, but there’s just something about reading a fun rom com that makes me feel like summer has arrived. Also, I’m so glad you listed the Peter Pan book, because I haven’t heard of it, so now I need to check it out! Great list!
Exactly!
I am so happy that I was the one to introduce you to Peter Darling. I am slowly going to make everyone read it! 😂
Great choices! I really want to read With the Fire On High and The Unhoneymooners ASAP!
Both amazing books!
With the Fire on High was awesome!
Sooo good!!
Fantastic list 🖤
Thank you!
With The Fire On High looks so good!! Amazing list!💜
Thank you! It is an amazing book!
With the fire on high looks amazing!
It truly is!
Great list! This is the second time I’ve seen Peter Darling. I think I’ll have to read it.
Yay! That makes me happy!
Great list! The Ensemble looks really interesting.
It is really great. Very character-driven, which I love!
I have With the Fire on High on my TBR! 👍
I really think you will like it!
On my 2 Library wait lists! 👍
I am so happy that you chose the Bride test! I finished it this weekend and so loved it! Perfect for a summer reads indeed!
Yes! It is such a sweet read!
Completely shallow but they’ve all got such pretty covers! X
They really do! I’m drawn to a gorgeous cover.
Unhoneymooners screams to me… I might as well pick that up! Great post, Kristin!
Is a fun one, Noriko! I hope you enjoy it!
All these book look like so much fun! Here is my post https://paigesofbook.blogspot.com/2019/05/top-5-tuesday-summer-reads.html
They are!
I haven’t heard of these books but I am loving so many of the covers. They definitely have a vibrant ‘summer’ feel to them which I’m really liking!
I was so pleased with how all the covers look together. Definitely a summer vibe!
Awesome list! I really want to read the honeymooners and bride test!
Ah you will love them both!