What's on Your Summer Reading List?

Books & Literature From Emily Faherty, your About Books & Literature Editor Sure, the kids aren't quite done with school yet. (There are only a few more weeks of homework left, we promise.) But soon enough it will be time to ditch those textbooks for, well, whatever other books you actually want to read! From bestsellers to beach reads to a special bucket list pick, we'll help you get a head start on your grown-up, no book report required summer reading lists. The Best New Books Coming Out This Month Summer's the perfect time to catch the latest and the greatest books to hit the shelves. This June, look for these new releases from literary giants like Stephen King and Robert Galbraith (also known as J.K. Rowling). Our Favorite New Book Releases from May 10 Books to Read Before the Summer's Over Why We're Still Obsessed with 'The Goldfinch' Top Books for Every Type of Beach Bum There's nothing like escaping in the summertime with these good "beach reads". Even if you can't make it to the sandy shores, these picks are perfect poolside, on the porch, or even curled up on the couch, too (if you'd rather skip the whole sunscreen part). 8 Beach Reads That Will Make You Feel Smart Bon Voyage! 5 Great Books to Read in the Airport 9 Books to Read Before They Become Movies This Year Why Everyone Should Read 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' Last week, we lost beloved poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou. If you've never read her autobiographical I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, add it to the top of your reading list this summer. 10 Maya Angelou Books for Your Reading Bucket List Phenomenal Woman: 23 Memorable Maya Angelou Quotes Related Searches Book Club Books Children 'S Books Audio Books Non Fiction Books Reading Books Featured Articles How to Start a Summer Book Club Review: 'The Transcriptionist' by Amy Rowland How to Go Around the World in 80 Pages The Best Children's Books for June How Is 'New Adult' Different from 'Young Adult?' 5 Unconventional Heroines from Classic Lit   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com