Summer Reading

 Summer Books

I didn't get too excited by the books I've read so far about summer activities, except for the trip to Europe in The Itinerary, a rom com by Penny Pentley. 

The Itinerary by Penny Pentley
Genre: travel, romance, adventure

Lisa's trip to Europe alone, her mom and traveling partner having died before the trip, leaves her less alone than she had thought. She meets another traveler, Rocky, not just once, but again and again in the various cities of Europe that she visits. She wonders if he knows her preplanned itinerary or if these meet-ups are mere coincidence.

The reader is hooked not only by the detailed travel experiences and sights Lisa describes as she goes from country to country, but by the question of when, why, and how Rocky might show up again along her travel route.

This was an enjoyable armchair travel to cities like Rome, Florence, Geneva, Paris, Munich, in Italy, Switzerland, France, and Germany. I loved visiting  famous sites and museums with Lisa. But I was surprised at how easily she developed a romantic relationship with Rocky while always thinking they would never see each other again each time they meet on the trip.

Easy to read, with interesting main characters. the book was delightful as a light summer romance.

Until Next Summer by Ali Brady

Expected publication July 9, 2024, Berkley

This book will mean more to those with nostalgia for children's summer camps. This novel is the story of two former friends trying as adults to prolong and find again the excitement of their camp experiences. They both attend an adult summer camp, renew their friendship, find romance, and figure out a way to save their childhood camp from being closed and sold. 

I think besides being a rom com in an outdoors setting, the novel will be most interesting to those with lasting memories of good times at summer camp.

An enjoyable outdoor summer read overall.

The Comeback Summer, Pub Date May 09 2023, Berkley

Another summer novel by Ali Brady that I have on my list.

Description: Hannah and Libby need a miracle. The PR agency they inherited from their grandmother is losing clients left and right, and the sisters are devastated at the thought of closing. The situation seems hopeless—until in walks Lou, an eccentric self-help guru who is looking for a new PR agency. Her business could solve all their problems—but there’s a catch. Whoever works with Lou must complete a twelve-week challenge as part of her “Crush Your Comfort Zone” program.

The Summer Club by Hannah McKinnon

July 23, 2024 by Atria/Emily Bestler Books

An exclusive beach club in New England is the setting for this summer novel, with its emphasis on golfing. The residents in the neighborhood who are members are upset by an aggressive newcomer and there are fireworks that develop between the teenager members of the club and among their parents during the summer.

The social club scene and their members are the focus of this novel, average in interest, characters, and plot.

What are you reading/watching this week?  Which summer themed books have you read ?

Memes: The Sunday Post hosted by The Caffeinated Bookreviewer. Also, It's Monday: What Are You Reading, Sunday Salon, and Stacking the Shelves