Summer's arrival will take many of us straight to the beach for a few days of saltwater and sand. When you are laying on the beach, a good book can be just as refreshing as a cold beverage. If you have been too busy to read for enjoyment and are out of the literary loop, allow me to offer you some pointers for your reads this summer. These three sunsoaked storylines are perfect for summer, and will have you hooked all the way through.
1. Along for the Ride: Sarah Dessen
Along for the Ride, like many of Dessen's novels, is a heartwarmingly innocent teenage love story. While the story may be a little juvenile, it is a quick and enjoyable read, perfect for summer. This story about Auden West, an insomniac who grew up too quickly and missed out on regular childhood things like learning to ride a bike, will have you wishing to stay up all night with mysterious boys in coffee shops, too.
2. Safe Haven, Nicholas Sparks
This romantic novel is now a major motion picture starring Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough. The book, however, is a perfect read for a steamy summer day. Set in North Carolina, like most of Sparks' books, Safe Haven tells the story of Katie, the new girl in town looking to start over, and Alex, the friendly town store owner. Complete with many jaw dropping twists and turns, and wonderfully detailed backstories, this easy read is the perfect way to start your summer.
3. Paper Towns, John Green
While John Green may have made his mark on the world with The Fault in Our Stars, Paper Towns is a more light-hearted summer read. This is a story about friendships, coming of age, and teen angst. This book will take us all on an adventure, and will march many of us straight into the past as we read about the troubles that Q and Margo face as they navigate their final days of high school. For a fun summer read, pick up this book.
