BOOKS

Book-slumped? We've all been there. Lucky for us, summer is the perfect time to catch up on reading.

But sometimes, the last thing you wanna do is crack open a thick book and spend the next two months trying to finish it. Don't worry, we got you: Here are four chic, light reads you need on your TBR list to get out of that reading slump and have the It girl summer of your dreams.

1. Happy Hour by Marlowe Granados

@heysunshine124

Two best friends. New York City. Summertime. Need we say more? This fun, youthful novel is just what you need to feel carefree and adventurous. By day, Isa and Gala sell clothes to get by, but at night, they party it up in the thrills of Brooklyn and the Upper East Side (Gossip Girl fans, anyone? xoxo)! This happy, cool-girl read is a *must* on your TBR list this summer. 

2. Devotion by Patti Smith

@lettershome_

Be prepared to have your jaw dropped, because this read is full of beautifully crafted one-liners. A nonfiction collection of personal narratives, we follow Patti Smith in her writing process and discover what it means to live and write with passion. If you need a little change of pace, this unconventional and inspiring read is just what you need to switch it up. 

3. the sun and her flowers by Rupi Kaur

@bookaddictnl

Reading poetry under the sun? It doesn't get more It girl than that. Poetry-lover or not, you would love this sweet and simple collection about growth and healing. You'll find heartfelt poems about love, celebrating your roots and all the vibrant vibes. Here's the perf opportunity to get out of your comfort zone this summer!

4. Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

@what.heidi.reads

If you're a magical realism girlie, you need to hop on this book... like, ASAP. Set in Tokyo, a small café gives its customers the chance to travel back in time. We get a glimpse into four individuals who want to change the past or get the second chance they've been hoping for. But here's the catch—they only have as long as their coffee is warm. 

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by Anne Chen | 6/26/2023