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10 Books That Should Be On Your Summer Reading List

A few of my favorite books that I've read this year that are perfect on the beach amongst other sunny places.

Emma Mariano

Jun 13, 2018

University of Rhode Island

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I love all of these books a lot because they are all incredibly written. All of the authors have such a different tone but every book listed is perfect for that sunny day at the beach or boring rainy day!

Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn

A thriller novel centered around the main characters Amy and Nick Dunne. Amy frames her husband for her murder after she finds out Nick has been cheating on her, and it all goes downhill from there.

Night - Elie Wiesel

If you like biographies this is definitely the book for you. It is a harrowing true story about Wiesel's experience with his family as a Jew in World War II Germany.

Catcher In The Rye - J. D. Salinger

Holden Caulfield takes you through the days right after he is expelled from prep school. You'll develop a love-hate feeling towards him because although he is relatable at times, he can be very pretentious.

The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald

If you're into symbolism this is definitely the book for you. Also if you just want to time travel to 1920s New York City to experience the lavish culture I highly recommend this classic.

The Stranger - Albert Camus

This is the book on this list I have most recently read. It is a classic novel based on the philosophy absurdism that the protagonist Meursault follows. If you want a book that's going to make you think, this is the one.

The Longest Ride - Nicholas Sparks

My favorite Nicholas Sparks book by far. It's super cheesy but I absolutely loved it.

The Dandelion Insurrection - Rivera Sun

A book about the importance of democracy and freedom of the press. Rivera Sun incorporates metaphors that can be applied to 2018 America.

Very Good Lives - J.K. Rowling

Not the typical book when you think of author J.K. Rowling, but definitely incorporate this book into your reading list if you need words that will enlighten the soul.

The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood

This book now has a popular Hulu series based off of it. This is a dystopian novel that will make you stop and think about the future of the world.

The Legacy of Luna - Julia Butterfly Hill

A book about the importance of the environment. Hill spends time living in the Redwoods of California and discusses why the environment should be protected and cared for.

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10 Books That Should Be On Your Summer Reading List

A few of my favorite books that I've read this year that are perfect on the beach amongst other sunny places.

Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn

Night - Elie Wiesel

Catcher In The Rye - J. D. Salinger

The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Stranger - Albert Camus

The Longest Ride - Nicholas Sparks

The Dandelion Insurrection - Rivera Sun

Very Good Lives - J.K. Rowling

The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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