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6 Must-Read Books for Summer and Beyond | Shades Book Club

Summer officially kicked off on June 20th — but if you ask social media, it’s been summer since the first hot sunny day came to reality!


Now, remember back in school when we had those summer reading lists? Most of those books were dry as toast with no butter. But somehow, I always found that one gem that made me enjoy reading a little more.


So here's our version of a summer reading list. Feel free to find a story that speaks to you. And when you’re done? Come back and tell us everything. We’re a community, friend — we share the good stuff.


Happy reading! Let’s make this summer one for the books!


Man and woman stand close in a bar setting. Woman wears a yellow dress. Bold purple background. Text: "Curvy Girl Summer, Danielle Allen."


Man and woman embrace in an ice cream parlor. She wears a white top; he holds an ice cream cone. Text: "Just Our Luck" by Denise Williams.


Three people face a city skyline under a colorful sunset. Text reads "Between Friends & Lovers" and a quote by Emily Henry. Mood is contemplative.


Pink and brown book cover featuring a woman's face, polka dots, and text: "colored television, danzy senna." A gold book club badge is visible.


A serene woman with closed eyes wears a floral crown. The backdrop is a soft pink sky over hills. Text: "Happy Land" by Dolen Perkins-Valdez.


Back view of a person against a pink gradient. Text: "The Last Story of Mina Lee" by Nancy Jooyoun Kim. Reese's Book Club logo.


Share your thoughts below ⬇️ if you’ve read one of the books above ⬆️

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