9 Summer Reads That Deserve A Place In Your Beach Bag
Books on books on books.
Summer's here and our favorite lineups are out.
And I'm not talking about Coachella, Bonnaroo, Pitchfork, or Lollapalooza either.
Fellow book nerds know I'm talking about the lineup of literary contenders who are all competing to fall under the coveted "beach read" category for summer 2016.
No matter the genre, cover art or narrator style, these books are the perfect summer getaway for those who prefer to spend June, July, and August with their nose in a book. We promise, you're going to want to get through this entire list of magnificent reads. #summergoals
Stephanie Danler's debut novel takes place in Williamsburg, New York where Tess—the young protagonist—moves into a rented room and begins a waitress position at a hip restaurant in Manhattan.
The coming-of-age novel describes the unpredictability of finding one's self while working in the hustle and bustle of a big city. It's the perfect companion to your evening glass of rosé before bedtime—which, let's face it, is any freakin' time you want because it's summer.
In this exciting, fifth installment, David Lagercrantz continues Steig Larsson's millennium series with certified badass and original Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Lisabeth Salander. Not everyone can match Larsson's on-point prose, but seeing it Lagercrantz comes close is worth checking out.
If you love the three R's (rock, Rolling Stones and reading), you're probably going to want to snag a copy of this book. This is the story of a boy discovering the Rolling Stones while attempting to be a magazine writer. It sounds a bit like "Almost Famous" in book form.
Emma Straub nailed the whole "beach read" genre with her 2014 bestselling novel, "The Vacationers." Now Straub's back with what will surely be another quintessential literary summer staple.
The novel takes place in Brooklyn where a group of friends from college reminisce on past experiences and take a cold, hard look at their current relationships.
Fans of Lena Dunham and Mindy Kaling will love Jessi Klein's humorous collection of stories. Klein, an executive producer of "Inside Amy Schumer" writes about the trials and tribulations of becoming an adult with quick, anecdotal stories you won't want to miss.
This debut novel from Emma Cline is as chilling as it is addicting. It's the story of a woman who looks back on her role in a Charles-Manson like cult. So, yeah...you may want to read this one during the daytime.
This is a book read that takes the reader into the world of fat-shaming, rape jokes, and harassment- turned-hate speech. It's part memoir, part manifesto, and totally awesome for anyone looking to educate themselves via a strong, powerful voice.
The mother of Columbine shooter Dylan Klebold tells her story 17 years after the tragic shooting. Susan Klebold talks about Dylan's childhood, the days following the shooting, and what life has been like since that tragic day in April 1999.
Finally, an accurate portrayal of what life post-college is like for millennials.
A 26-year-old gets a job at a social network start-up and realizes that navigating the real world while trying to have a social life and be true to herself is a lot harder than it looks on television.