When the Netflix marathon start to get boring, or if you need something to read by the pool.
1. "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
This book (soon-to-be movie) offers a mystery with multiple twists and thrilling moments. A woman dealing with a past break up and alcohol addiction takes the same train into the city every day for work. Dealing with some of the same people, same public transport and same sites to see. She becomes invested with the family living in a house she passes every day but inevitably puts herself in the center of their drama and as a suspect in a recent murder. I was unable to put this down and would accidentally spend hours reading it without realizing. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to cozy up by the pool or on the beach and get lost in this mysterious thriller.
2. "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
Everybody loves a cheesy young adult romance novel but this one had a special spark. The author did a fabulous job with creating and developing the main characters causing you to feel their emotions throughout the novel. Connecting through music and the feeling of being an outcast, "Eleanor & Park" created a love story that every reader will fall for. I especially recommend this book to anyone who wants an easy read that will still tug at your heart strings. Car rides, beach trips, anywhere is a perfect place for reading this love story.
3. "Panic" by Lauren Oliver
Creating a "Hunger Games" vibe, this book is one I feel deserves way more recognition than received. This book centers around a high school that has created a series of deadly games for the seniors to accomplish in pursuit of winning a large sum of money. This book will throw betrayals, unexpected twists and intense biting your nails moments. I strongly recommend this novel to anyone who is looking for a read that will keep you at the edge of your seat and continuously wanting more.
4. "Everyday" by David Levithan
Being honest, I went into this novel not expecting a whole lot due to the fact I had not heard of any reviews or met anyone else who had read it. Usually, I am one to read books based on suggestions from friends or the various BuzzFeed articles. This is about a young soul who jumps around from person to person each day simply taking over their life for those 24 hours. Their main goal is to not mess or alter that person’s life in any way. Although, this does not always work out when he/she runs into obstacles along the way and falls in love. This book exceeded all limits making its way to one of my favorite books and I strongly encourage every young adult to read it.5. "Before I Fall" by Lauren Oliver
The author centers this book around a young girl who goes out one evening and it turns out to be her last. She then wakes up again on the day she had just died and has an opportunity to change it. Oliver keeps you anxious to find out whether or not she is able to change her fate of death. I had never considered this concept for a book and it left me blown away at the story line. It also lies a deeper meaning and helps you to value what you have and not take for granted each day you’re given.
