By Dena Frisch & Barb Krause
Whether you’re sinking into your favorite seat at the Memorial Union Terrace or lounging by an area lake, these summer book picks are perfect for your sunny escape.
“SWAN SONG”
Elin Hilderbrand, the queen of summer reads, bids farewell to her fans with this final novel. Dive into her beautiful descriptions of coastal living on Nantucket, with several returning main characters from her prior books. Each of her books feels like your own private getaway — we savored this one.
“THE PARADISE PROBLEM”
Christina Lauren, the pen name for the duo of long-time writing partners and best friends Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, are renowned for their charming romance novels. Once again, they’ve authored another lighthearted love story. Just relax, laugh and enjoy the romantic ride! And if you like “The Paradise Problem,” we also recommend their June 2024 release, “Tangled Up in You.”
“LIES & WEDDINGS”
From the brilliant mind behind the “Crazy Rich Asians” trilogy and its blockbuster movie adaptation, Kevin Kwan delivers the summer’s must-read tome, filled with style and sass. Expect drama and high fashion in this delightful new novel, set in Hawaii. We had the opportunity to meet Kwan last month and listen to an excerpt from his book, and we couldn’t
wait to dive in!
