Themed Reads: Summer Vibes

In light of summer almost coming to an end, we thought we'd read books that've got summer vibes. Think books that take place on a beach, at a lakehouse, or at the ocean.

Here's a list of books you could pick for inspo:

## 1. Romance & Contemporary Fiction

• Ocean: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• Cottage: Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
• Lakehouse: Beach Read by Emily Henry

## 2. Mystery & Thriller

• Ocean: Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins
• Cottage: The Guest List by Lucy Foley
• Lakehouse: The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

## 3. Literary Fiction & Drama

• Ocean: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
• Cottage: The Summer Book by Tove Jansson
• Lakehouse: The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller

## 4. Fantasy & Sci-Fi

• Ocean: Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
• Cottage: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

## 5. Horror & Dark Suspense

• Ocean: Jaws by Peter Benchley
• Cottage: The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay
• Lakehouse: The Lake by Natasha Preston

## 6. Historical Fiction

• Ocean: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
• Cottage: The Cottage on the Cliff by Karen Swan
• Lakehouse: The Lake House by Kate Morton

## 7. Young Adult (YA)

• Ocean: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
• Cottage: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
• Lakehouse: The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen

FAQ:

How does this book club work?
Themed book clubs works in that you pick a book that fits the theme, and come prepared to give your rating and tell us about it. Even if you didn't finish, that's okay! It's mostly a chill hangout.
Can I host?
You can host if you have attended at least one book club in-person, which will be verified against attendance records.
Why is the list limited to 15 participants?
It is limited to 15 to ensure a smooth conversation where everyone has an opportunity to speak. We do sometimes have more than 15 signed up, as we do expect some people to have last minute conflicts. Please read the book even if you are on the waitlist, as people's RSVPs do change.

New: We have enacted a new no-show and late cancelation policy to ensure equitable access to our book club.
Members who no-show without notice or fail to provide at least 3 hours notice before cancelling twice in a row will receive a warning. After three no-shows/late cancellations, members will be moved to the waitlist for future events.