You may have heard about #ReadWomen2014, and now it’s time to get in on the action! The Helloflo team has composed a list of must-purchase summer reads, all written by women. Sit back, click “Buy” on Amazon, and enjoy!
Preteens
Fiction:
- The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes by Anne Mazer If you’re looking to get your 10 year-old addicted to a book series, look no further; Mazer’s Abby Hayes series (which includes over 20 books) is age appropriate while also dealing with a wide range of hard-hitting topics. Buy It
- Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison The first novel of the successful Georgia Nicolson series, this book covers everything from crazy cats to first love. Buy It Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett Balliett writes an awesome mystery that’ll take you through the ages. Buy It
Nonfiction
- Tweenpreneur: The Start-Up Guide to Thinking Like a Millionaire for Tweens by Mariel Perry Perry produced a little book that can lead to a lot of big ideas. Buy It
- I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World by Malala Yousafzai The book doesn’t come out until August, but it’s best to pre-order it now! Buy It
- Gabe & Izzy: Standing Up for America’s Bullied by Gabrielle Ford This book is the amazing true story of how a woman and her dog are fighting to stop bullying nationwide. Buy It
Young Adults
Fiction
- The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen Any of Sarah Dessen’s novels will be a fantastic read, but her 2004 book The Truth About Forever is a classic Dessen read, with interesting characters, great backstory, and great allusions to her other books. Buy It
- Aspen by Rebekah Crane Murder, popularity, lost love–Rebekah Crane’s book has everything you need for a great summer “sit-on-the-beach-with-your-feet-in-the-sand” read. Buy It
- Before I Die by Jenny Downham If you’re looking for a weepie, you’ve found it. Downham’s novel Before I Die will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between. Buy It
Nonfiction
- Body and Soul: A Girl’s Guide to a Fit, Fun, and Fabulous Life by Bethany Hamilton Pro surfer Bethany Hamilton is back with another book, this time hoping to inspire young women to live happy lives in every sense of the word. Body and Soul is a great read for teens hoping to learn more about how to get healthy and fit from someone who’s done it time and time again. Buy It
- College 101: A Girl’s Guide to Freshman Year by Julie Zeilinger In her second book, Zeilinger delves into the world of freshman year of college and gives young ladies the lowdown on how to survive and thrive their first year at school. Oh, and did we mention that Zeilinger is still a college student? She’s a rising senior at Barnard! Buy It
- The Bling Ring: How a Gang of Fame-Obsessed Teens Ripped Off Hollywood and Shocked the World by Nancy Jo Sales A group of teenagers stealing clothing and accessories from the homes of Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan? Accomplished journalist Nancy Jo Sales delves into the minds of a half dozen teen criminals. Buy It
Adults
Fiction
- The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd Kidd, author of the critically acclaimed novel The Secret Life of Bees, brings forth a captivating story about inspiring young women trying to better themselves in an era of limitations. Another plus? This book was just added to Oprah’s Book Club 2.0. Buy It
- The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Who wouldn’t want to pick up the captivating story that took home the Pulitzer Prize this past year? Buy It
- The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton Murder mysteries make the best summer reads, and Catton’s The Luminaries is no exception. Buy It
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