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So, over the last year, I have been stockpiling book recommendations. They run the gamut. Some are new-ish. Others have been out for awhile. They are all GOOD. (You will see a ton of mystery\/thrillers, because that was what my book club was into last year.) Find out what to read here:<\/p>\n

Little Fires Everywhere<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Celeste Ng is an incredible storyteller. In this novel, she weaves together the stories of several families in a Midwestern town, slipping between multiple perspectives. I adored this book. It had me thinking long after I put it down.<\/p>\n

The Woman in the Window<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>In this thriller, the main character suffers from agoraphobia, which makes many of the suspenseful scenes even scarier. A psychological ride, the author does a great job of offering the reader lots of unexpected twists and turns.<\/p>\n

Everything I Never Told You:<\/strong><\/a> This is another one by Celeste Ng. It is fantastic too. It is about a family whose daughter dies unexpectedly and the secrets that unravel after her death.<\/p>\n

Fates and Furies:\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>In a way, the structure of this novel reminded me of Gone Girl. The book is first told from the husband’s point-of-view and then, later his wife’s. The book was dark and gritty, but beautifully written.<\/p>\n

Letters from Paris:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>My mom shared this book with me, and I really loved it. The protagonist takes off on a journey to Paris in search of the origins of a mystery mask. Throughout the book, you follow her story, as well as the original model of the mask. The author does a lovely job of incorporating real, historical details from the 1800’s and gives the reader a peek into art history.<\/p>\n

The Last Mrs. Parrish:\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>This creepy, thriller was disturbing, but fun to read. It’s about a woman who tries to con her way into a rich family by replacing the current wife.<\/p>\n

In a Dark, Dark Wood<\/a>:<\/strong> My book club read several Ruth Ware novels, and this was my favorite of the bunch. This mystery takes place in essentially, a murder house. Ok, not really, but the main character is unexpectedly invited to a bachelorette party where she reconnects with an old friend. The home they stay in sounds like a place where people are murdered and is the perfect setting for a suspenseful tale.<\/p>\n

The Art of French Kissing:<\/a><\/strong> Easy and breezy, this book is the perfect escape. It follows a young girl who loses everything and decides to uproot her life and move to Paris. Obviously, there is a good helping of romance in this one. It reminded me of all the Bridget Jones\/Sophie Kinsella knock-offs I read obsessively in college.<\/p>\n

A Study in Charlotte<\/a>:<\/strong> The first in a short series, A Study in Charlotte<\/em> introduces readers to Sherlock Holmes and Watson’s descendants. Away at boarding school, the teens meet for the first time and are of course quickly accused of murder. Smart and twisty, I really enjoyed this one and can’t wait to read the second installment.<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"pinterest\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

So, over the last year, I have been stockpiling book recommendations. They run the gamut. Some are new-ish. Others have been out for awhile. They are all GOOD. (You will see a ton of mystery\/thrillers, because that was what my book club was into last year.) Find out what to read here: Little Fires Everywhere:\u00a0Celeste […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6710,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[795],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat to Read this Summer - Our Top Book Picks<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"So, over the last year, I have been stockpiling book recommendations. They run the gamut. Some are new-ish. Others have been out for awhile. They are all GOOD. (You will see a ton of mystery\/thrillers, because that was what my book club was into last year.) 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