Five must read books for this summer
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If you’re looking at your TBR pile and you’re still not sure what to read this summer, just know you’re not alone.
Choosing the perfect book to read during summer holidays is a choice akin to deciding what to have for dinner…sometimes it’s just too damn hard.
Luckily, we’ve found five addictive books for five different kinds of bookworms so matter what, you can read the perfect book for this summer.
For the romantic reader
Love Is As Strong As Death: Poems Chosen by Paul Kelly
There’s no denying Paul Kelly’s music is steeped in poetry. Gathering more than 300 poems he loves from around the world, he has created a deeply moving anthology that speaks to two of literature’s great themes that have proven so powerful in his music: love and death – plus everything in between.
From Walt Whitman to Ono No Komachi, it’s the perfect romantic read to enjoy on a blissful day by the water.
For the music lover
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
70’s rock and roll, rivalry and music- this book has it all. Following the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, Daisy Jones & The Six is the story of the mystery behind the band’s infamous break up.
Influenced by Fleetwood Mac, even Reese Witherspoon fell head over heels for Daisy and the band.
For the true crime fan
Pure Narco: One Man’s True Story of 25 Years Inside the Cartels by Jesse Fink and Luis Navia
Telling the story of how charismatic Luis Navia became one of the biggest drug smugglers on Earth, Pure Narco is a white-knuckle ride you won’t be able to put down.
Read about Navia’s rise, fall, takedown, imprisonment, and redemption through the expert researched by acclaimed biographer Jesse Fink.
For the young adult addict
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
Shakespeare meets a new decade in this re-telling of Romeo and Juliet. Set in 1920’s Shanghai a blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city helpless in the grip of chaos. Add in a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River, a long ago betrayal and a forbidden romance and you have the perfect twist on a classic story.
As the sequel These Violent Ends hit the shelves, it’s a must read.
For the person looking for the perfect book during an imperfect time
Let Go by Hugh van Cuylenburg
From the bestselling author of The Resilience Project, Hugo van Cuylenburgs newest book talks readers through how to let go of shame, expectation and addiction to social media by exploring Hugh’s own feelings and fears.
It’s a deeply personal and moving book that tackles how we can overcome the things that hold us back, and feel connected, safe and happy once more.
