I have devoured books this summer; going from one to the next in a search for the next page turner. I have always enjoyed a good book. Therefore, my summers are usually spent this way. While the stack of books I have read this summer may be sky high, there are a few that really stuck with me, each for their own reasons.

1. "Papertowns" by John Green

This seems cliche, an obvious choice. Every female between the ages of 13 and 23 have probably read this book following the hype of the recent movie. I committed a sin by any book-lover's opinion by seeing the movie first. It may have been the guilt of seeing the movie without reading the book that had me downloading a copy onto my Kindle.

It was far from my favorite book, but definitely not the worst I have ever read. It felt as though the suspense led to nowhere. At first I was angered by this ending. Then I realized that perhaps that was the intention. Q was disappointed to learn that Margo was not the girl he had assumed she was, just as I was disappointed by the anticlimactic ending. Books are meant to stir emotions, make you feel. I guess, despite my less than enthusiastic reaction to "Papertowns," it did it's job. I felt that same sense of disappointment that Q felt after learning that Margo was nothing more than a normal human being.

2. "Orange Is The New Black" by Piper Kerman

I know this book has been out for over five years, long before Piper Kerman became Chapman for Netflix, but I just happened to pick it up for the first time in July. I have only seen one episode of Netflix's adaptation, so I was prepared for the book to be filled with violence, drama, and sex.

Piper Kerman's recount was devoid of that. It was tame, much to my surprise. I was not hanging on the edge of my seat or rooting for the romantic hero, but I still enjoyed Piper's story of her year in a women's prison. It shed light on a world that is rarely made public.

I enjoyed listening to the comical tales of Pop and Piper's fumbles as a new inmate. I felt her pain as she struggled through the separation from her fiance and new family members. It was not something that I could relate to, yet I found myself sympathizing with Piper; a woman who made a mistake in her twenties which is a time when we are supposed to be making them. Only her mistake was punishable by law and she ended up paying the price for it.

3. "Go Set a Watchman" by Harper Lee

This book has been on my, to-read list, since it's release was announced. "To Kill a Mockingbird" is one of my favorite books and I was counting down the days until I could read the second half of the story. The fact that it is a sequel, but was written before the original book, only made it more intriguing.

Atticus Finch is one of my favorite literary characters. His determination to find justice and stand by his beliefs in a world that condemned doing so, was inspiring. Of course I, like many others, was upset to find out that Atticus was not the man that, "To Kill a Mockingbird," made him out to be. However, I just could not let myself close the book.

The 7th grader in me who fell in love with, "To Kill a Mockingbird," had to finish the book. I was determined to find out the second half of the Finches' story. While figuring out that Atticus had another side was disappointing, it was still interesting to read about the innocence and strength Scout managed to harbor, despite the world she lived in.

4. "Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

This book seemed like a must-read. It graced every display case in every book store. Most summer reading lists had this title at the top. I was curious to figure out what the hype was about. It did not fall short of expectations.

The book started off slow, but after picking up pace, it was packed with action and suspense. I was second guessing my trust in every character from the beginning to the end, which is something I look for in a good mystery. It was a classic case of who done it, only the seemingly randomness of the person abducted made everyone a suspect. "Girl on the Train" kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I would recommend this to someone who loves a mystery and is ready for all kinds of surprises.

5. "Juliet" by Anne Fortier

"Juliet" is by far a favorite of mine from this summer. It captures romance, drama, action, and mystery all rolled into a four hundred plus, paged book. For those unfamiliar with this title, it brings the story of "Romeo and Juliet" alive. It follows the story of Julie Jacobs, who later finds out her true identity is Giulietta Tolomei; making her a direct descendant of Giulietta, or the Juliet from Shakespeare's legendary play.

I could not put it down as I followed Giulietta's journey through Siena, Italy in search of her family's history and the heirloom that is said to be the reversal of a curse. Similar to, "Girl On The Train," "Juliet" kept me on my toes, second guessing every character's motive.

"Juliet" was a twist on a classic tale, adding mystery and suspense to Shakespeare's original play. I would not recommend this book to everyone, but It would definitely be something to pick up if you have a love of the classics with a modern twist.