You’re the book that I want… (you are the one I want), ooh ooh ooh, honey.
The one that I want (you are the one I want), ooh ooh ooh, honey
The one that I want (you are the one I want), ooh ooh ooh, honey
The one I read (the one I read), oh yes indeed (yes indeed).

These are some of the books everyone is going to want this summer. From fabulous fiction to can’t-miss memoirs, you’ll want to add these to your #TBR pile.

The Trail to Tincup by Joyce Hocker

Yes, grief is personal, grief consumes, grief comes in uncontrollable waves, and grief fades, but everyone experiences grief at some point in their lives, and this book should be your guide.” ―The Missoulian

Here We Grow by Paige Davis

Paige Davis’s honesty, grit, and humor as she faces the reality of living the life of a survivor is refreshing and relevant.” ―Tyra Manning, cancer survivor and author of Where the Water Meets the Sand

The Odyssey and Dr. Novak by Ann C. Colley

A highly informative memoir that explores Poland and Ukraine; the book should appeal to those who revel in the poetry of intricate prose.” ―Kirkus Reviews

Raw by Bella Mahaya Carter

These chapters convey a deeply human message―that we are all works in progress, changing day to day―and drive the book’s tale of resilience to a satisfying conclusion.” ―Independent Publisher

Manifesting Me by Leah Reinhart

Leah skillfully takes us through a story that gently teaches us that anything is possible if you always point yourself in the direction of love in your life.” ―Phyllis King, author of The Energy of Abundance

Under the Birch Tree by Nancy Chadwick

Chadwick has succeeded in creating a touching memoir worth reading for anyone.” ―The Story Circle Network

In Search of Pure Lust by Lise Weil

Intimate, personal, visionary, In Search of Pure Lustis the chronicle of a now vanished golden age of the lesbian feminist movement, a time when we lived the belief that we were reinventing culture and society from root to flower.” ―Kim Chernin, best-selling author of In My Mother’s Houseand The Hungry Self

Not a Poster Child by Francine Falk-Allen

Overall, this is a frank, no-nonsense account of living with a disability, edged with a razor-sharp wit . . . Bold, charming, and inspirational.” ―Kirkus Reviews

Excess Baggage by Tracey Carisch

Excess Baggage draws the reader into a family’s fascinating nomadic life. This powerful memoir will entertain and transform everyone who reads it.” ―Kathryn Grohusky, CoachGro Leadership Services

Boot Language by Vanya Erickson

Vanya seamlessly weaves tension and lyrical beauty into every scene, playing my emotions as a reader perfectly. The result is a fantastic read. Buy this book today.” ―Laura Davis, best-selling author of The Courage to Heal

Off the Rails by Susan Burrowes

A powerful work of unfiltered truth about addiction, mother-daughter relationships, and the importance of working together.” ―Library Journal

Drinking from the Trough by Mary Carlson, DMV

If you had told suburban Chicagoan Mary Carlson she would grow up to own her own vet clinic in Colorado, she would have never believed you. Yet that is exactly where life took her.

Hoosier Hysteria by Meri Henriques Valh

This well-paced narrative absorbingly depicts a handful of lives in Indiana in a pivotal year.” ―Kirkus Reviews

The Business of Being by Laurie Buchanan, PhD

The Business of Being is an important resource that will enable individuals to discover their calling and transform their personal and professional lives.” —Dr. Lynn Schmidt, leadership development expert

When You Knew by Jamie Beck

Gentry Cabot must put her rebellious, wild days behind her when she becomes a single mother following a one-night stand. Will she be able to fix things with her family and be there for her son?

The Amendment by Anne Leigh Parrish

The Amendment is a vibrant, introspective exploration of marriage and motherhood that highlights the power of self-acceptance.” ―Booklist

The Bucket List by Georgia Clark

Combining the heat of Sally Thorne and the wit of Maria Semple, The Bucket List is poignant, super sexy, and hilarious.” –Amy Poeppel, author of Limelight

Not Her Daughter by Rea Frey

Will make you miss your bedtime, guaranteed.” – Kimberly Belle, bestselling author of The Marriage Lie

Before and Again by Barbara Delinsky

This multimillion-selling author does it again with a story about tragic loss, the relationships that shape us and the courage to face the world after a devastating tragedy.

Midnight Crossing by Diane Shute

A rollicking read. Alix is a winning heroine, and Shute expertly leaves each character positioned for new experiences in the planned third volume.” ―Kirkus Reviews

Awaken by Denese Shelton

Denese captivates readers with a storyline that promises to leave you clinging to every word and wanting to clean your hands of past hurts and to let go of grudges from your yesteryears.” —Olivia Shaw-Reel, best-selling Christian fiction author

The Silver Shoes by Jill G. Hall

What a delight! Hall captivates and pulls the reader in; the story is as sparkling and fun as the silver shoes that connect the two women together―pure entertainment!” —Michelle Cox, Author of the Henrietta and Inspector Howard series

The Subway Girls by Susie Schnall

Schnall debuts with an inspiring, feminist, timely story of two women, 70 years apart, who both fight for the right to have a career, independence and love. This enjoyable, poignant tale will certainly resonate with readers of any generation.” ―RT Reviews

The Lightkeeper’s Daughters by Jean E. Pendziwol

A perfect hammock read for those who love the Brontë sisters and Jodi Picoult in equal measure.” –Publishers Weekly