Celebrate Summer Reading on Goodreads

Is there going to be the summer reading challenge, like last year? That was fun.

Catka said "Is there going to be the summer reading challenge, like last year? That was fun."
same here !

summer?! now?! are you kidding me?

Susan wrote: "summer?! now?! are you kidding me?"

use your imagination!

I am working through The Mortal Instruments and the other series connected to that series. That is going to get me through part of the summer I think.

Just finished "They Were Her Property" I recommend it.

I will read Harry Potter and The Lunar Chronicles. I'm so happy for my choice.

Since You've Been Gone By Morgan Matson!! Must read for the summer time. It is so fun and light and cute?

I recently finished Split-Life by Sande Boritz Berger and it was perfect for the summer! A lot of it takes place during the summer of 70s.

Catka wrote: "Is there going to be the summer reading challenge, like last year? That was fun."

Seconded!

I got a ton of books on Amazon Kindle Unlimited I have to finish. I have like 7 checked out I have to read lol. I have been on a reading binge lately literally doing a book a day it seems. I love it though!

Summer reading challenge?

Rinji wrote: "I am working through The Mortal Instruments and the other series connected to that series. That is going to get me through part of the summer I think."

how's the series?heads up would be nice.

This is my reading plan for between now and end of summer:
1. Silver Meadows Summer by Emma Othegay
2. Murder By the Book by Lauren Elliott
3. Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle by Barb Roose
4. Together Tea by Marjan Kamali
5. Good Riddance by Elinor Lipman
6. One Hundred Spaghetti Strings by Jen Nails
7. Road Trip with Max and His Mon by Linda Urban
8. Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin
9. Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane
10. The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay
11. All that She Can See by Carrie Fletcher Hope
12. The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
13. The Bookshop on the Shore
14. The Stationary Shop by Marjan Kamali
15. The Little Teashop on Main by Jodi Thomas
16. My Italian Bulldozer by Alexander McCall Smith
17. A Plain Vanilla Murder by Susan Wittig Albert
18. The Library of Lost and Found by Phaeda Patrick
19. Summer of a Thousand Pies by Margaret Dilloway
20. Moments of Grace for a Woman’s Heart by Elizabeth George
21. Never Greener by Ruth Jones
22. Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune by Roselle Lim
23. A Nice Cup of Tea by Celia Imrie

Summer? 3 degrees here last night!

My challenge for 2019 is to read 300 books off my TBR list and try to read more to cut down on my books. I have several series I want to finish. "Chicagoland Vampires, House of Night and the Sazi and
Debbie Macomber books on my Kindle.

Rinji wrote: "I am working through The Mortal Instruments and the other series connected to that series. That is going to get me through part of the summer I think."

Same here!! Great minds and all that jazz...:)

My "summer and beach reads" are pulled out and ready to go! All ar summer or beach in topics! I NEED the beach!

i love summer reading!

okay nicholas

I will be rereading The Summer I Turned Pretty, which is not exactly as great as TATBILB, the Selection Series, the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy because it's an easy drama, the Harry Potter series, The Hunger Games trilogy, the Grisha Trilogy, Six of Crows Duology, The Giver Quartet, and everything Rick Riordan the moment I get out for vacation. I'll also read whatever "trashy" YA romances that haven't been checked out from the library in years. Maybe this will be the summer I FINALLY get to reading all of Cassandra Clare's books and start the ACOTAR series and Throne of Glass series. Ooh, and finally read The Maze Runner Box Set because that's been sitting on my shelf forever. Of course I'll revisit classics such as Rainbow Rowell's books, V.E. Schwab's books, and works from the likes of Shakespeare and Austen. This will be the time I slay my TBR and start To Kill a Kingdom, because the mermaid/siren theme just screams summer. I have a lot of time over the summer and I'll probably finish most of my reading challenge; I read at least two books a day over the summer. I would also love to find some good anime/manga/light novels, and appreciate recommendations. Happy Summer Reading to all!

This spring I'm reading Jodi Taylor Hope for the best! And Antal Kovacs a matter of theft and Rob Peter the latter is monks melting down Vatican gold ! Such fun.

Don't know about summer reading, my TBR pile has hundreds in it. But the 3 I would choose next are:

Bridget Collins - The Binding
James Corey - Leviathan Wakes
Agatha Christie - All of her books are great

Also can't wait for new book by Erin Morgenstern but that's not out until end of the year

Danielle wrote: "I will be rereading The Summer I Turned Pretty, which is not exactly as great as TATBILB, the Selection Series, the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy because it's an easy drama, the Harry Potter series, Th..."

Rereading is the best, especially in the summertime and definitely try to read Cassandra Clare books;)

I would also love to see another summer reading challenge!

Summer!!???!!!?? Yeah for only SOME people on here. In Australia its going to be Winter soon and at nights already we are reaching temperatures below 10 degrees.

It just doesnt feel right to call it a summer reading challenge when there are people here from all over the world where the seasons are all different. Its all good for Americans but when about the rest of us here who arent?

I am almost done with Lora Leigh’s Breeds series, then I plan on going through the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Though I break up long series with books in between. I still have the two Villains books and a Curse so Dark and Lonely that I am looking forward to.

What are you planning to do in summer?

This Summer 2019 I will be reading:

Asafo: A Warriors Guide to Manhood
High-Performance Habits
Extreme Ownership
Astrophysics For People In A Hurry
Tupac Shakur
48 Laws of Power
Grit
Mastery
Autobiography of Malcolm X
Outliers
Negro With A Hat
AI Super Powers
Extreme Ownership
The Fourth Age
Sleep Smarter
The Innovators

When I drove to work, two hours each way, I listened to three books a week. I was fortunate in my career that I could listen to books while I was working too.
Since retiring in November of 2018 I haven't read or listened to a single book. I miss audiobooks and don't find reading as enjoyable.
I must find something good!

Rachel wrote: "Summer!!???!!!?? Yeah for only SOME people on here. In Australia its going to be Winter soon and at nights already we are reaching temperatures below 10 degrees.

It just doesnt feel right to call ..."

I'm also from Australia, and 100% agree!
It's actually really frustrating that whomever came up with this was so short-sighted.

Summer? You're really going to ignore everybody in the Southern hemisphere?

Zara wrote: "Summer? You're really going to ignore everybody in the Southern hemisphere?"

Its not about summer Zara, its about reading! And one can do it in winter too , isn't it ?Or whatever season is it , right ?!

Rachel wrote: "Summer!!???!!!?? Yeah for only SOME people on here. In Australia its going to be Winter soon and at nights already we are reaching temperatures below 10 degrees.

It just doesnt feel right to call ..."

Most of the user's on Goodreads I'd wager live on the Northern hemisphere. All of North America, all of Europe, all of Asia (more or less at least). There is really no need to get offended over something like this.

Every summer, I do a Lazy Mom Book Club with each of my kids. Two books per kid, they pick one and I pick one (or I pick both if they're lazy). We each read the book, and then discuss over meals or while en route to sports/activities.

Our selections for this summer:
15.5 y/o son:
Night by Elie Wiesel
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

13.5 y/o son:
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
Watership Down by Richard Adams

11.5 y/o daughter:
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
She hasn't made her selection yet for me. She's re-reading a bunch of her books to find one she thinks I'll like. :)

A few books in my TBR pile that I plan to get through this summer include:
Almost Midnight by Paul Doiron.
The one series I pre-order every summer in hardcover.

A Thread of Grace by Mary Doria Russell.
Since "The Nightingale," I'm obsessed with sweeping WWII historical fiction and plan to take my time with this one.

Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery by Henry Marsh

Elaine wrote: "This is my reading plan for between now and end of summer:
1. Silver Meadows Summer by Emma Othegay
2. Murder By the Book by Lauren Elliott
3. Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle by Barb Roose
4. Toge..."

Sunit wrote: "Rinji wrote: "I am working through The Mortal Instruments and the other series connected to that series. That is going to get me through part of the summer I think."

how's the series?heads up woul..."

Good for you! Wow, that’s an impressive line up! Enjoy!

Catka wrote: "Is there going to be the summer reading challenge, like last year? That was fun."

I'm in if there is!

Wendy wrote: "I am almost done with Lora Leigh’s Breeds series, then I plan on going through the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Though I break up long series with books in between. I still have the two Villains books..."

Love the Black Dagger Brotherhood. I am just now getting caught up on them.

People, can we please get over the word 'summer' and maybe go with 'vacation' or 'leisure' reading? Geez. I just want to find a good book that is well written and can get lost in and hate to put down.

If you like history may I recommend " They Were Her Property" by Stephanie E. Jones - Rogers

Summer resding book is gonna be good hopefully it will distract me

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First let me say that I admit I could have missed it and if I did I apologize but why does there never seem to be recommendations for MC books and series. I know I am not the only who likes to escape to the dark side with a alpha motorcycle man and the women they adore. If you know of any great ones please let me know. I have read a bunch of MC series but please send suggestions. Maybe you know about some that I haven't read by an author I haven't heard of. Thanks so much yall!!

I love the books they have there really intrusting

I'm reading '' Think straight ''

Catka wrote: "Is there going to be the summer reading challenge, like last year? That was fun."

I'm really hoping the Goodreads folks are working on one. That was lots of fun.

I agree Aislyn. I really like the book and have a few more Morgan Matson books on my "to read" list.

Aislyn wrote: "Since You've Been Gone By Morgan Matson!! Must read for the summer time. It is so fun and light and cute?"

I am very excited for The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware. I have it pre-ordered on my Kindle. It will arrive just in time for my cruise to Bermuda in August.

My two favorite summer reading challenges (Poudre Valley Library District and Old Firehouse Books) are going to be quantity-based this year, so I expect I'll try to get a bunch of reading in for other challenges, especially the ones that end in September or earlier. There's a Procrastinators Bingo that runs through June and the Sirens challenge has to be completed by the end of September, and I'm waaay behind on both.

I'm up for another Goodreads summer challenge, but I hope it's organized a bit differently. I don't like having certain tasks assigned to certain months. I know, I know, there aren't any challenge police watching to make sure I comply, but if there are rules, I either follow them or I have to work up a justification for myself to not follow them. And that's tedious. I'd much prefer rules, if they're going to exist, not be pointless and/or capricious.