Whether you have a lazy afternoon planned, a long flight ahead of you or a long commute, we’ve got you covered with this summer’s best reads. Longer days means more free time on your hands and more time to indulge in a good read. Grab the nearest hammock, beach towel, or subway seat, a tall glass of rosé and one of these juicy, thrilling, page turners!
Rich People Problems By Kevin Kwan
You’ve probably heard of Kevin Kwan’s previous bestsellers, “Crazy Rich Asians” and “China Girlfriend.” This time, Kwan is back at it with a story that involves a family with an heir awaiting an inheritance he’s being held from, couture clad rivals, a psychotically resentful ex-wife, and ballroom massacres.
How To Fall In Love With Anyone by Mandy Len Catron
Remember the wildly popular New York Times essay, “To Fall In Love With Anyone, Do This”? The same author of the thought provoking essay has written a candid book that explores the mythologies, perceptions and notions of love. Through a series of astute essays, Catron dives into her personal history, the history of love, and the science of love in a thorough investigation of what it means to love.
Apprenticed to Venus: My Secret Life With Anais Nin By Tristine Rainer
You may not have heard of Tristine Rainer, but you have heard of her mentor, Anais Nin. This memoir tells of Rainer’s time with Nin, serving as her confidant, protege and friend until Nin’s death. Rainer covers Nin’s controversial lifestyle of bigamy, love, lust and pleasure.
The title alone is enough reason to add this to your book list immediately! If you still need more convincing, “Sex and Rage” is a reissue of Babitz’s dreamy, sensual, cult classic about a young girl moving between New York and Los Angeles.
Perennials: A Novel: By Mandy Berman
Every summer requires at least one penetrating, coming of age novel and this year “Perennials” is it. Perennials explores the bond of young, female friendship, innocence and betrayal.
