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10 Books For Your Summer Reading List

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10 Books For Your Summer Reading List

As summer rolls around the corner, you realize how much free time you're finally going to have. You finally get to read without other responsibilities hanging over your head. You may have no idea what book to pick up next! Well, here are 10 book suggestions for your summer reading list.

1. "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Random Riggs

This novel is perfect for those who love fantasy and the supernatural. The story opens with a boy, Jacob, journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the ruins of a home for strange children. As Jacob explores, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. As he meets them, he learns the unimaginable truth about his grandfather and about himself.

2. "Eleanor and Park" by Rainbow Rowell


This romance novel is perfect for those who love a sweet teenage love story. It captures first love in all its awkward, exciting glory, with a nostalgic '80s twist. When Eleanor meets Park, you’ll remember your own first love—and just how hard it pulled you under.

3. "The Naturals" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes


A murder mystery with a plot twist you won't suspect, The Naturals will have you at the edge of your seat. It tells the story of Cassie who is a natural at reading people. Piecing together small details, she can tell you who you are. There are others like Cassie, but with other abilities, helping them close FBI cases. When a new killer strikes, these teens are caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer.

4. "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling

If you're as excited for the new Harry Potter book as I am, then you're in luck! This gem comes out on July 31!

5. "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart

This book tells the story of a young girl who has lost part of her memory. Her family and friends refuse to tell her what happened last summer, but she knows that it was something bad. This novel takes you into the adventure of what she does to find out what happened that summer.

6. "The Fallen Series" by Lauren Kate


This series, perfect for those who love fantasy and romance, tells the story of a girl Lucinda Price who is sent to Sword & Cross Reform School after she is accused of murdering a boy. There, she meets Daniel, a handsome boy whom she feels drawn to, and believes she has met before.

7. "The Good Girls" by Sara Shepard


Fans of Pretty Little Liars will love this book dearly. It tells the story of 5 girls who have done some not-so-perfect things. But even though they all talked about killing a rich bully, they didn’t actually go through with it. It’s just a coincidence that he died in exactly the way they planned. When someone else they named dies, they wonder if they’re being framed or if they are the killer’s next targets?

8. "Open Road Summer" by Emery Lord

Anyone who loves music will enjoy this book about Reagan, a rebellious teen, and her best friend Lilah, a country superstar. Lilah's 24-city tour is about to kick off, offering a perfect opportunity for a girls-only summer. But when Matt Finch joins the tour as its opening act, his charm proves difficult for Reagan to resist, despite her vow to live a drama-free existence.

9. "Vanishing Girls" by Lauren Oliver

This psychological thriller tells an adventurous story of two girls, Dara and Nick, who used to be inseparable, but that was before the accident that left Dara's face scarred and the two sisters totally estranged. When Dara vanishes on her birthday, Nick thinks she is just playing around. Now Nick has to find her sister, before it's too late.

10. "The Secrets We Keep" by Trisha Leaver

This is an interesting novel with an intriguing concept. Ella and Maddy are identical twins. When they get into a tragic accident that leaves her sister dead, Ella wakes up in the hospital surrounded by loved ones who believe she is Maddy. Feeling responsible for Maddy's death and everyone's grief, Ella makes a split-second decision to pretend to be Maddy. Soon, Ella realizes that Maddy's life was full of secrets.

These book recommendations are sure to spruce up your summer. Leave any of your own recommendations below!

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