The TBR list: Summer Addition

When’s the last time you read a good book? Maybe you’ve been wanting to but you don’t know where to start. Maybe you just need a good suggestion. Well you are in luck. The reading list to get you through the rest of your summer is here.

““I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.””

— J.K. Rowling

It is no secret that I am an avid reader. I am always reading something. Thanks to today’s technology, it is easier than ever to have access to a good book. A couple clicks of a button and the next best seller is on your device of choice. (Though, in my opinion, nothing is better than a good book you can hold in your hand.) My genre of choice has shifted throughout the years, but I always find myself coming back to a YA Romance. It’s the type of story that gives you all the feels.

Most recently, I tend to reach for a light thriller. I say light because I. Am. Such. A. Chicken. Heavy on the chicken part. I also have an active imagination. (Oh yes, Hunter definitely gets this from me.) The combination of the two is detrimental when night falls and I am trying to sleep. Every little creak or shadow has me on edge! (Hello adrenaline. Bye-Bye sleepy time.) So, though I would enjoy a good make-you-sweat thriller or even horror genre, it is not worth the read because I would pay for it for many nights to come. (Side note: Halloween is my favorite Holiday. Ironic, isn’t it?)

The big picture here is that I love to read. I love getting caught up in watching a love story unfold, traveling to another land, escaping the crazy ruler of a dystopian society, or figuring out who done it. I have been on many a journey and have quite the collection of book BFFs and boyfriends (sorry, hunny.) All that said, I am your what-to-read guru.

For those looking for a book recommendation, look no further. I am sharing (and linking) my favorite reads from this summer. (Okay, some might have been a preggo read. Honestly, the time period all kind of blurs together. Thank you hormones and sleep deprivation.) If your are looking for a specific genre or something that didn’t make this list, you can always DM me on instagram (@bwynne) for a recommendation. I am always happy to chat about a good read.

The Exception

A whirlwind romance leaves Emma Crawford torn between keeping her life in tact or following her heart. When emotions run high, what will she choose?

I couldn’t do a book recommendation list without including my own, right? Emma and Jake’s story includes all the things a first love story should: a love triangle, the best friend, and a swoon worthy male lead.

A Place Without You

A chance meeting at Coachella sends Henna and Bodhi on a journey neither were expecting nor could have prepared for.

This is not your typical girl meets boy, boy turns out to be her teacher story. A Place Without You is heart wrenchingly haunting and mesmerizing. This book was so good, I quickly read everything else the author had written. The depth captured in this love story makes the characters stay with you. You will experience a whole range of emotions by the conclusion and wish you could go back to experience it for the first time all over again.

Undeniably You

Jewel E. Ann does it again. Undeniably You follows Sydney Montgomery’s journey through an unexpected romance and then the ripple effects her choices create afterwards. This book had me flipping pages to get to the end after a jaw dropping twist that I didn’t see coming.

After

***This book contains content that could be TRIGGERS for some.***

After is a mess of epic proportions. It starts out as a story that is right up my alley. (My hubs even said as much only a few minutes into the movie.) Goodness did it take a surprising turn. I loved it. I hated it. I asked myself why I was still reading it. Then I loved it again. And repeat. Tessa and Hardin are electric. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but they are unhealthy AF. If you are sensitive to extreme fiction characters or characters with anger issues, do yourself a favor and watch the movie. (It’s the cutesy feel good version.) For those that don’t mind sifting through the crazy, read the book. Be warned. There are four total and you will want to quickly consume them all to see how it ends!

The Wife Between Us

I will tell you as much as the book blurb does…Assume nothing.

Do yourself a favor and read this book. After I read it, I immediately put it on my husband’s side of the bed and told him it was a must read. (He’s not a big reader.) These two authors have found the perfect formula for psychological thrillers and deliver it in the best way possible.

An Anonymous Girl

It is all just a psychological study on morality and ethics. Or is it?

I could not put this one down. It has been a while since I read a book that had me reading every chance that I could. I love a psychological thriller, and this one did not disappoint. I have replayed the last few words of this book in my mind over and over. You can expect me to be impatiently waiting for the next book by these two authors!

Verity

A struggling writer ends up getting a job to help finish writing an injured author’s work. In the process, she stumbles upon the author’s hidden manuscript revealing mortifying family truths. As well as struggling with the fact that she is falling for a man that is already spoken for.

A romance and a thriller wrapped up in one pretty bow - Say What?! Verity is creepy and disturbing to the very end. Honestly, if I weren’t such a Colleen Hoover fan I probably wouldn’t have finished this book. (Spoiler alert: I’m a HUGE fan! Down to printing out the email she sent me and putting it in a binder.) This is Colleen’s first thriller and it definitely messes with your mind. Needless to say, I am glad I stuck it out until the end.

All The Little Lights

What’s harder than navigating a high school relationship? Doing so while holding on to a life shattering secret. Jamie McGuire weaves a tale that hooks you from the beginning. You quickly realize something just isn’t right. The end result is one that left me sleeping with all the little lights on.

And Then There Were None

Ten people are invited to a private island. No one leaves. It’s a case of who done it that will keep you guessing to the very end.

If you read one of these, or if you already have, I’d love to hear what you think! I’m also always looking for a great recommendation! Drop one in the comments if you have a book to recommend. Happy reading.

XOXO