Looking back through blog posts, I realize how long it has been since I've shared my thoughts on what I've been reading lately. Summer is such a great time to stay up late reading, wake up in the middle of the night and read a few pages, and carry a book with me wherever I go.
I have read some great book so far this summer.
I read Shampoo Effect this past weekend, finishing it up on Sunday morning. I did find it a little hard to get into - I had children who were home for the weekend, and too many interruptions, but finally when I had a little quiet time and could invest more than five minutes, I was able to get into the story and didn't want to put it down.
Caroline Lash is the outsider who starts dating Van, part of a group of friends who have grown up together. When his on-again, mostly off-again ex-girlfriend discovers she is pregnant with his baby, Vanny assures Caroline that he wants to be with her. His friends are loyal to Bailey, the soon-to-be mom, and as time unfolds things aren't made any easier for Caroline and Van. The friend group has its own secrets as these couples in their mid-thirties have always known each other, but still adhere to the delicate balance the group has always had.
I loved this one and think it is a perfect beach read. Anyone who likes relationship drama or stories about friends will find something in this story to enjoy or relate to.
My favorite of Baker's books continues to be Keeping The House, but she is an auto-read/auto-buy author for me. Summerland Cove is a book that will be perfect for the beach, book clubs, or any time of year.
Lindy has three things she has been busy preparing for: her husband's 50th birthday party, her parents' 50th anniversary party, and the wedding of her oldest daughter, Hailey. But when her husband, David, fails to show up for his party and the family frantically searches for him, all of Lindy's careful preparations seem to be going up in smoke. Hailey and her fiance aren't getting along and Noah seems unconcerned about what Hailey's family is going through. Lindy's mom has been keeping a few secrets of her own in an effort to make sure everything goes smoothly for Hailey's wedding, and even Lindy feels forced to hide her husband's disappearance from others.
I wasn't sure how David's disappearance was going to be explained, or how Hailey would deal with her fiance's rude behavior, but this story didn't have any major surprises, either. I found the storyline engaging and enjoyed Baker's writing. This is one I'm hoping gets some attention and helps other readers find her work.
Meg Mitchell Moore is another of my auto-read/auto-buy authors. I love her books and this is no exception.
The Shipman sisters have arrived at their summer home on the New Hampshire coast at the request of their father, who has summoned them to let them know he plans to sell the vacation home. None of the three sisters are happy about this news, but each reacts differently. Mae, the youngest, is the most upset since she is in need of a place to live and having financial struggles. Natalie, the middle sister, is facing the implosion of her trad-wife influencer career, and Jordan, the oldest, has her own problems to deal with and doesn't have time to also contend with losing the vacation home.
When their father's new wife shows up, it's more than the Shipman sisters can handle.
Moore's novels explores family bonds between parents and sisters, along with a little humor on the side.
Perfect for the beach or any rainy day, I am so glad that Moore's latest book is such a delight.
These three are some of the best summery books I have enjoyed so far, so if you are looking for something to enjoy, you can't go wrong with any of these.
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