summer (and summerween) inspired reading list.

There is no denying the arrival of summer. Though the earliest days of the season had some cooler days sprinkled in, the warm weather has since settled in rather dramatically. The temperatures are unbearable and I find myself dreaming of the fall and winter months. Thank goodness for Summerween, the trendy summer twist on the Halloween season. The spooky season is a nice mental escape from all of this heat. To celebrate, my Summerween inspired tea towels are out, as are a few random decor items. (I decided to pair some cute Halloween decorations from my collection with some summer inspired pieces. Think pumpkins and sandcastles!) In addition to the decorations, some of my favourite spooky movies have been keeping me company, as have pumpkin scented candles and essential oils. When it comes to my reading list, some books have been carefully chosen to reflect both the summer season and the Summerween celebration. Here are some of the books on my list...

The first books on this seasonal book list are a mixture of summer and fall. Three Summers from Karen Swan is set in Italy in the 1950s and 1960s and it involves a love triangle between friends that spans three different summers. This is the book that I am planning to take with me on the cottage vacation with some family members. I have enjoyed a lot of other Karen Swan books in the past and look forward to starting this one. The second book is one that I have already started to read, Murder At Cinnamon Falls by R.L. Killmore. This is my first time reading anything from this author, and so far, so good. This murder mystery has emotion, some really interesting character histories, and a whole lot of action. I am looking forward to finishing this when time allows! The third book on the list is one that my friend and I both decided to read. I recently finished A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, which is about a witch who accidentally conjures a demon. I really enjoyed the magical elements of the world this book was set in, the interesting characters, the complex family dynamic, and the love story. The "spicy" sections of the book are ones that I ultimately decided to skip over, as that is not my preference. Thankfully, the majority of the book was focused on the relationships between different characters, the environment, and a truly unique magical world. This is the first book in the series, so there might be others added to future reading lists. 

The last two books on this list are some good old fashioned mysteries. It is no secret that I adore mystery novels and that love started at an early age thanks to Nancy Drew. Even though I am an adult now, it is still fun to read Nancy Drew books, both old and new. Book #1 of the Nancy Drew Diaries is one that I found at the thrift store for a few dollars, but it turned out that the mystery was continued in Book #2. Thankfully, my husband was able to track me down a copy of Strangers on a Train, which is now on my summer (and Summerween) inspired reading list. The last book is a thrifted Murder She Wrote book, Rum and Razors. The warm location of this mystery novel and catchy title made this an absolute must for my summery list. 

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Have you read any of the books on this summer (and Summerween) inspired reading list? What books are on your list?