So summer doesn't officially start until the end of June, but in Louisiana, summer weather seems to come a little earlier. I'm already suffering from heat stroke. Not really, but I'm sweating all the freaking time. Super cute, I know.
While I'm on my way to and from Gulf Shores and Europe this summer, I'm excited to get in some summer reading. These are a few books on my to-read list next season.
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
I adore Jenny Han. She's adorable, sweet and an incredibly talented writer. To All the Boys I've Loved Before is her latest novel, and it's about a girl whose secret box of letters that she's written to all of her past crushes is discovered and distributed. She is forced to face each of them individually. This book sounds right up my alley, and I just have a feeling I'm going to l-o-v-e it. Not to mention, I just won this book in a giveaway hosted by Mochi Magazine. I can't wait to get it in the mail!
The Giver by Lois Lowry
When I saw the preview for this movie when I went to see Divergent, I was so intrigued by the concept. I know this book was released ages ago, but I never read it. Now that the movie is coming out, naturally I need to read the book before I go see it.
The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line (Veronica Mars #1) by Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas is one of my favorite people. He's so talented and so funny, and I cannot wait to read this book. It picks up right where the Veronica Mars movie leaves off.
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
I loved Eleanor & Park, which is the first book that I read by Rainbow Rowell. I've heard great things about Fangirl, and I can't wait to dive into this book.
A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
I've heard great things about this book and can't believe that I haven't read it yet. It's been recommended to me by several people. The book is actually the first of a trilogy, so if it's as good as people are saying it is, perhaps I'll read all three.
What books are you looking forward to reading this summer?
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Name 5 things that make you happy.
(Is it bad that all of the first things that come to mind are food?) Spending time with family, traveling, wine, finishing a craft/DIY project, and chocolate peanut butter ice cream.
If I could live a day in the life of anyone, who would you choose and why?
I would choose Mindy Kaling. I like to think that I'm funny, but she'sactually hilarious. Plus she's best friends with B.J. Novak, and that's one of my life goals.
What song are you currently obsessed with?
I am absolutely obsessed with the song Get Me Some of That by Thomas Rhett. For me, summer time = country music time. There's something about driving with the windows down, blaring country music that is just so wonderful. (I guess that's #6 for what makes me happy!) The song is so catchy, and I like to think that he's singing about me. A girl can dream, right?
What makes you awesome?
What doesn't? Just kidding! According to Google, my red hair makes me awesome. Personally, I think that my sense of humor and overall love of life make me pretty special. (And not like Gilmore Girls "stop eating the paste" special.) Check out more on my blog!
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