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Good Reads: Summer 2015 Reading List.



June 3, 2015

The summer season means more time for leisure & lounging, whether it’s early morning on a patio or out in the sun by the pool. One of the best things to do with leisure time is to read. Categorizing myself as a “reader”, I love to pick up a good book and basically binge read until I finish.

In high school I had a mini-library going. My brother and I would love it when our mom took us to Half Price Books. We used to spend hours in the store building piles of books to take home. (actually, we still do) In college it was more about reading textbooks for class but I still caught up on my novels during summer break. And now in the post-college career stage, my reading has been put on the back-burner (because: tv & sleep). For whatever reason I always find myself getting inspired to grab a few books to read during the start of a new year and in the summer.

If you want to know the background on why I love to read, here it goes: when I was growing up, my mother had this thing against toys. Not sure if they offended her or she had a bad experience with them but toys were not on the list of needs for our household. My mother even went so far as to request in our birthday party invites that no toys be given as gifts…BOOKS ONLY. As a five-year old, this is a traumatic situation. But I somehow got through it, by reading more and more. It turned out to be a very good thing so kudos and thanks to my mom.

With summer trips, a cruise, and extra-time off from work these are the books on my reading list:

Make it Happen: Surrender Your Fear. Take the Leap. Live On Purpose.
by lara casey

Make it Happen by Lara Casey - Summer Reading List

the girl on the train
by paula hawkins

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins - Summer Reading List

#girlboss
by sophia amoruso

I’ve got your number
by Sophie Kinsella

I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella - Summer Reading List

Leave Your Mark: Land Your Dream Job. Kill It in Your Career. Rock Social Media.
by Aliza Licht (aka @dknyprgirl)

Leave your Mark by @DKNYPRGirl - Summer Reading List

The Knockoff: A Novel
by Lucy Sykes

The Knockoff by Lucy Sykes - Summer Reading List

Savor: Living abundantly where you are, as you are
by Shauna Niequist

Savor by Shauna Niequist - Summer Reading List

Killing Monica
by Candace Bushnell
Killing Monica by Candace Bushnell - Summer Reading List

I’ve got a mix between books geared towards building a brand, a thriller, and fashion related novels. I can just picture myself on my rooftop patio spending some quality time in a book. I’m getting more and more excited to dive in as I type!

What do you think about this list? Tell me your suggestions & what books you’ll be reading this summer!
-c.

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8 Comments CATEGORIES | inspired., more. TAGGED: books, good reads, nerd stuff, reading list

  • http://www.minimewannabe.com minimewannabe

    First things first, I LOVE the name of your blog! I’m glad I discovered it 🙂

    I love this post too! I need some new reads. I’ve heard of #GirlBoss so I think I’m gonna give it a go first! 🙂

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    thanks for stopping by! appreciate the love!
    #GirlBoss sounds like it will have great tips, I might start there too!
    -c.

  • http://www.mychaneltaste.com/ Diane Rivero

    I’ve started #GirlBoss and I want to read Girl on the Train. I used to be a huge Sophie Kinsella fan. Maybe it’s time I pick up a book of hers again.

    If you haven’t read Me Before You, you must! It was such an amazing book.

    Diane
    http://www.mychaneltaste.

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    thanks for the suggestion Diane! i’ve been a huge fan of sophie kinsella for forever. excited that she’s coming out with new novels!
    -c.

  • http://www.mrsbrechtl.blogspot.com/ All that’s Jas

    Nice suggestions and yay for mom! 🙂 Thank you so much for linking up with Thursday Favorite Things this week!

  • http://janmloves.blogspot.com/ Jan Loves

    I have heard great things about #GirlBoss. Also have that other John Green book in my to read this summer list. I should actually get a copy now before I read spoilers about the movie (it’s the one with Cara Delevigne in it)! 🙂

    -Jan
    janmloves.blogspot.com

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    Oh I didn’t realize it was the one with Cara in it. I’ll have to read that soon!
    -c.

  • http://thebandwagonchic.blogspot.ae/ Zarrah Jane

    Great picks.

    I love to read #girlboss too

    XO

    Check my new post.

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