What’s better than sitting on your porch swing with an ice cold lemonade and a good book? Here at Simplified, not much! This week, Emily’s popping in with her five favorite books for summer reading this year, a list filled with page-turning thrillers to dreamy and thought-provoking historical fiction, and even some motivational nonfiction. There’s something for everyone here! So dust off that book shelf, pull out your library card, and get ready for a summer full of reading and relaxation.
Emily’s Top 5 Summer Reads
- The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
- Her Dark Lies by J.T. Ellison
- The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
- Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris
- Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Thought-Provoking Quotes
“Let's be real: the hero of the summer is reading. Because as things get a little slower at work, as school relaxes its grip, your schedule gets a little more flexible as well.” - Emily Ley
“I love books. I love the way they give us a moment away from every day. Some of them help us learn things and take them back into our lives. Some of them just help us get a break from the everyday.” - Emily Ley
“Go grab a book and find a cozy corner and some quiet time to go read for a bit. You have earned it, for sure.” - Emily Ley
A Blessing for Your WeekMay you find the time to feed your own mind, body and soul.
May you create your own pockets of peace each and every day.
And may you find a shared soul in the stories you find on the page and the ones living all around you.
Simplicity Tip of the WeekIs there a book on your wish list you've had for a while, but you've not made the time to pick up? Sister, the time is now. I want you to head to the library or your local bookstore and pick up one summer read. It doesn’t matter what book you grab - fiction, nonfiction, an audio book, whatever. Just pick whatever speaks to your heart and mind. And even if you can't dive into that book right away, there's so much joy in knowing that a great book is waiting for you whenever you have a quiet moment.
Subscribe to The Simplified Podcast!Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | YouTube
Let’s Be Friends!Simplified: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | YouTube
Emily Ley: Instagram | Facebook
