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10 Sobby Summer Reads You Can Ugly Cry Into

If you are looking for a good summer read and a reason to cry, look no further.

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10 Sobby Summer Reads You Can Ugly Cry Into
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One of the things that I look forward to most during the summer is the opportunity to read whatever books I want. No more required reading from school or reading textbooks, but instead reading any book that I choose.

These are 10 novels that I have read previously that make perfect summer must-reads. Just make sure you have some tissues nearby in case you cry. I can testify myself that some of my book pages are crinkled from my tears. Regardless I highly recommend every one of these books.

Who said you can't use a good cry every now and then?

1. "Me Before You"

I just finished this novel this week and so it is my first recommendation. I'm sure many of you have seen the movie with the handsome Sam Claflin, but trust me, no movie ever compares to the book.

2. "My Sister's Keeper"

I know this one might be old for some of you but it is a classic that everyone should read. Jodi Picoult always has some sort of twist in her plot and I promise it is not just a cancer story to those of you who haven't heard of it.

3. "The Help"

Another classic. This time though I can argue that the movie is almost as good as the book, for those of you who want to cheat and watch the movie instead. Either way, make sure you experience it.

4. "Marley & Me"

Alright, who doesn't love a novel about a cute pup like Marley? I remember reading this book for the first time at the beach and had to hide until my towel so my family didn't see my crying. BEWARE!

5. "The Notebook"

So I'm sure everyone has seen the Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams version of "The Notebook," but why not cry again and read the book? Tears are sure to come. For that matter just read any Nicholas Sparks novel and it should do the trick.

6. "The Fault in Our Stars"

This is another book that I read on the beach while shielding myself from others because of the tears streaming down my face. Don't let me discourage you from reading it though. It is an incredible novel that deserves to be read.

7. "Thirteen Reasons Why"


Now before you go getting any opinions about this, I want to remind you all that the book came out in 2007. This is nearly 10 years ago and now this past year Netflix has decided to release an entire series about it. Whatever your opinion on the series may be (I personally did not like it) I still suggest you read the book to see the difference between the two.

8. "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows"

I know this isn't your typical emotional love story; however, for any true Harry Potter fans that have read the entire series, I know you all can admit that you shed a tear or more on the final book. This book ended an era and I can only thank J.K. Rowling for creating a series that I grew up reading.

9. "Sarah's Key"

It is hard to not get emotional at novels based on events from the Holocaust. The novel itself begins sad and unfortunately cannot get much happier based on the topic, however, it is a must read.

10. "The Art of Racing in the Rain"

This is another dog book that is bound to end in tears. But unlike "Marley & Me," this book is told through the dog's eyes, different from almost every other dog book so read it!

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