These page-turning cozy summer reads are just what you need for your beach bag. Try these summer books that embrace cozy love stories, small-town fun, and even light family drama.
I know I am LIKELY not your go-to for COZY reading choices, so I thought I would bring on a guest who would be.
When I read something that gives me warm fuzzies, you know it is a rare gem that deserves to be talked about.
We have the stack for you if you love a good happily ever after, beach house settings, magical realism, and stories about falling in love.
Today’s books have fun twists and turn that will keep you turning the pages until past bedtime. These plotlines are light enough for beaching read while still delivering on stories that would be perfect for a summer book club.
My guest today is Mary Carver! She is a regular contributor on MomAdvice and the host of The Couch With Mary Carver.
Her podcast is for you if you love TV, movies, music, and books.
You can even catch me on her show this month on her Books About Books episode!
In this discussion we share our mutual adoration for Emily Henry (a featured author in this year’s summer reading guide) and Steven Rowley. We also embrace a few farfetched mysteries, food-themed literature, lighter family dysfunction, and bookish-themed tales.
Book Gang Podcast Episode 35: Cozy Summer Reads With Mary Carver
Listen to the Show:
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Mentioned on this episode:
Limelight by Amy Poeppel
MomAdvice on Patreon
The Couch Podcast: Reading About Books & Reading with Amy Allen Clark
Book Gang: This Will Be Funny Later with Jenny Pentland
Veronica Mars
The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix
The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly
The Lincoln Lawyer movie
Book Gang: Cozy Up With These Winter Reads
Better Homes & Gardens Ventura Outdoor Rocking Chair
Fre Sparkling Rosé
Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter
Thank You for Listening for Julia Whelan
The Kindred Spirts Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert
Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert
Love, Luck & Lemon Pie by Amy E. Reichert
Women’s Paranormal Fiction on Amazon
The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams
Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland
The Floating Feldmans by Elyssa Friedland
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
The Editor by Steven Rowley
Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley
Freaky Friday
The Seven Day Switch by Kelly Harms
The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms
Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
Dial A For Aunties by Jesse Q Sutanto
Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q Sutanto
Stephanie Plum Series by Janet Evanovich
Connect With Us:
Mary on Instagram
The Couch Podcast with Mary Carver
Amy is @momadvice on Instagram
MomAdvice.com
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Monthly Themed Playlists & Digital Downloads. Pair your favorite thriller with my spooky playlist. Brew some tea and listen to an instrumental mix with your favorite classic. Embrace short story songs with my favorite storytellers. The playlists are endless and digital downloads are available for your reading journals.
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