Four Books Worth The Summer Read
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Four Books Worth The Summer Read

You won't be able to put it down.

Evelyn Castillo
Jul 18, 2016
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This summer I had found myself being stumped on what to read next. I strongly dislike not knowing what to read next, so I made a list of books that are definitely worth the read, so that others would not be stumped. (Disclaimer: You will find that most of these books do deal with femininity.)

1. "Milk and Honey" by Rupi Kaur

"Milk and Honey" is a poetry book with about four different chapters that deal with different reasonings. The book takes you on a adventure that deals with the very real moments in life. The difficulties of all sorts of pain are discussed. Personally, this book opened up my mind and my heart, and it clarified things for me. As soon as I read this book, I purchased a hard copy because this poetry really spoke to me and it is my number one recommended summer read.

2. "Dear Women," by Michael E. Reid

"Dear Women" is a poetry book which expresses womanhood. In this book, you will find motivation and pride of womanhood. You will also find the light in all the dark experiences women face. This poetry book has no filters of what a woman's life consists of. The essence of love and hope is what makes the book whole. Most importantly it teaches the world on how women deserve to be treated.

3. "Sex Object: A Memoir" by Jessica Valenti

In this memoir, Valenti lets us into her world as an adolescent and young adult in New York City. Her memoir deals with sexism and sexual experiences. It expresses the reality of things and you might find it very raw, therefore uncomfortable to read in some parts. Those things have to be known and understood in order to deal with this reality. The book is definitely worth the read. It did shock me as a reader and I am definitely looking forward into reading more of Valenti's work.

4. "Who Do You Love" by Jennifer Weiner

This novel is about a boy and a girl who find each other over the course of three decades. I know it might sound cliche, but this love story is unique and personally has stuck with me. Personally, I felt like it was extremely well-written and heartfelt, and I found myself not being able to put it down.
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