10 Best Summer Reads - April 2024

My Sister's Lies: A gripping and heartbreaking story of love, loss and dark family secrets for 2019

The USA Today and Kindle Top #25 Bestseller‘A real tear-jerker’ THE SUN‘A stunning read’ MIRANDA DICKINSONFor a decade, Hannah’s life has been pretty close to perfect – she has a great job, she’s married to Mark, and her child-free existence means she’s free as a bird. The only sadness in her life is a fall-out with her sister Diane, who hasn’t spoken to her in over ten years. But now Diane is on her doorstep – and this time, she’s got her teenage daughter Mia in tow.When Diane asks if Mia can stay with Hannah and Mark for a few days, Hannah is glad of the chance to get t... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07H64F568
• ASIN: B07H64F568
• Manufacturer: Avon

The Hideaway

Now a USA TODAY and Amazon Charts Bestseller!“A story both powerful and enchanting: a don’t-miss novel in the greatest southern traditions of storytelling.” —Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling authorWhen her grandmother’s will wrenches Sara back home to Sweet Bay, Alabama, she learns more about Margaret Van Buren in the wake of her death than she ever knew in life.After her last remaining family member dies, Sara Jenkins goes home to The Hideaway, her grandmother Mags’s ramshackle B&B in Sweet Bay. She intends to quickly tie up loose ends then return to her busy life ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0718084225
• ASIN: 0718084225
• ISBN: 0718084225
• Brand: HarperCollins Christian Pub.
• Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson

Bridesmaids: The funniest laugh out loud rom com of 2019 - the perfect beach read!

From the USA Today bestselling author of The Wedding Date! Meet Rachel, the beautiful bride with BIG plans for the perfect day! The venue is a castle and the dress is designer.  It’s just a shame her husband is a rat.Maddie and Sally have only one thing in common – they both love the same man! Beth is a newly single mum with a mystery baby daddy.  Surely the father isn’t someone the girls all know? And then there’s Jane, the glue holding them all together, but being dumped doesn’t make her the happiest bridesmaid…especially with gorgeous flatmate Freddie complicating things.Wil... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07L1C2J52
• ASIN: B07L1C2J52
• Manufacturer: HarperImpulse

Before We Were Yours: A Novel

THE BLOCKBUSTER HIT—A New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly BestsellerFor readers of Orphan Train and The Nightingale comes a “thought-provoking [and] complex tale about two families, two generations apart . . . based on a notorious true-life scandal.”*Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge—until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched from all tha... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01M14UN1J
• ASIN: B01M14UN1J
• Brand: Ballantine Books
• Manufacturer: Ballantine Books

Ten Days In Paradise: A compelling story of love, marriage, family, and betrayal

Vacationing on beautiful Sanibel Island off Florida’s Gulf Coast, Ellen Bennett has never felt so guilty—or more alive.This wasn’t the way things were supposed to turn out. The 45-year-old successful career woman, wife and mother traveled to the island paradise for solitude and a much-needed break from her family. But a chance encounter with a fellow traveler sparks a powerful attraction, forcing Ellen to make a decision that could change her life forever.Against an idyllic backdrop of white sand beaches, azure waters and lush palms, Ellen struggles to subdue a firestorm of emotions. ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00QQSMGOS
• ASIN: B00QQSMGOS
• Manufacturer: White Birch Publishing

The Life We Bury

A USA Today bestseller and book club favorite! College student Joe Talbert has the modest goal of completing a writing assignment for an English class. His task is to interview a stranger and write a brief biography of the person. With deadlines looming, Joe heads to a nearby nursing home to find a willing subject. There he meets Carl Iverson, and soon nothing in Joe's life is ever the same. Carl is a dying Vietnam veteran--and a convicted murderer. With only a few months to live, he has been medically paroled to a nursing home, after spending thirty years in prison for the crimes of rape and ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00JTA9Z7G
• ASIN: B00JTA9Z7G
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Seventh Street Books

The Secret Wife: A captivating story of romance, passion and mystery

** The USA Today Bestseller****The number one Kindle bestseller**‘A cleverly crafted novel and an enthralling story… A triumph.’ DINAH JEFFERIESA Russian grand duchess and an English journalist. Linked by one of the world’s greatest mysteries . . .Love. Guilt. Heartbreak.1914Russia is on the brink of collapse, and the Romanov family faces a terrifyingly uncertain future. Grand Duchess Tatiana has fallen in love with cavalry officer Dmitri, but events take a catastrophic turn, placing their romance – and their lives – in danger . . .2016Kitty Fisher escapes to her great-grandfather�... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01D4O804G
• ASIN: B01D4O804G
• Manufacturer: Avon

The Secret Orphan: A gripping historical novel

This is a stunning and memorable page-turner of love, loss and resilience for fans of The Tattooist of AuschwitzThe USA Today bestsellerKeep her secret Keep her safeOn the 14th November 1940, Hitler’s bombs rain down on Coventry. From the rubble of a bombed-out family home, a young girl is saved…As the Nazis’ relentless bombs fall during the Blitz of Coventry, six-year-old Rose Sherbourne finds herself orphaned and under the guardianship of a Cornish farmer's daughter, Elenor Cardew.Elenor knows that the only way to protect spirited Rose is to leave the city and make a new life for thems... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07CKQV7F8
• ASIN: B07CKQV7F8
• Manufacturer: HarperImpulse

The Lucky Dress: The perfect feel-good romance for 2019

We all have our lucky dress... an irresistibly hilarious rom-com! Emi Harrison hasn't been feeling particularly lucky lately. Ever since her ex-fiancée, Jack Cabot, successfully shattered her heart into a million pieces. She's managed to avoid him for a whole year, but all that's about to change at her brother Evan's wedding... She will have to face Jack, Jack's sister, Jack's parents, and Jack's new girlfriend: a mean girl that just won't quit. What could possibly go wrong? With her lucky dress on, all bets are off, and maybe Emi will find her happily-ever-after at last? Perfect for fans of ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07BM9NNGM
• ASIN: B07BM9NNGM
• Manufacturer: Aria

The One and Only Ivan

Soon to be a major motion picture!Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestsellerThis unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0061992275
• ASIN: 0061992275
• ISBN: 0061992275
• Brand: Applegate, Katherine/ Castelao, Patricia (ILT)
• Manufacturer: HarperCollins

The German Midwife: A new historical romance for 2019 from the USA Today best seller.

The USA Today Best Seller.“A powerful, haunting debut”—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice NetworkAn enthralling new tale of courage, betrayal and survival in the hardest of circumstances that readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Secret Orphan and The Man Who Broke into Auschwitz will love.Germany, 1944. A prisoner in the camps, Anke Hoff is doing what she can to keep her pregnant campmates and their newborns alive. But when Anke’s work is noticed, she is chosen for a task more dangerous than she could ever have imagined. Eva Braun is pregnant with the F�... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07KTJ8DSV
• ASIN: B07KTJ8DSV
• Manufacturer: Avon

Fahrenheit 451: A Novel

• ASIN: B0064CPN7I
• ASIN: B0064CPN7I
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

Hold My Hand: The addictive crime thriller you won't be able to put down!

‘Superb, gritty and realistic’ MEL SHERRATT, million copy bestsellerHow long do you hunt for the missing?A horrible vanishing act…When a young Josie Masters sees a boy wearing a red football shirt, Dylan Jones, being taken by a clown at a carnival, she tries to alert the crowds. But it’s too late. Dylan has disappeared…Thirty years later, Josie is working as a police officer in Bath. The remains of the body of a child have been found – complete with tatters of a torn red football shirt. Is it the boy she saw vanish in the clutches of the clown? Or is it someone else altogether?And ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B074ZTDVWS
• ASIN: B074ZTDVWS
• Manufacturer: Avon

Summer Bridge Activities - Grades 4 - 5, Workbook for Summer Learning Loss, Math, Reading, Writing and More with Flash Cards and Stickers

AWARD-WINNING WORKBOOK: Summer Bridge Activities is the recipient of the 2018 Kids' Product of the Year Award and Travel Fun of the Year Award from "Creative Child Magazine." This workbook was designed to prevent summer learning loss and help your child get a headstart on the next year. INCLUDES: One Summer Bridge Activities workbook for 4th to 5th grade. This workbook focuses on all subjects - math, writing, reading, science, social studies, fitness and character building. It also includes bonus stickers and flash cards. 15 MINUTES A DAY: These best-selling summer activity books are designed ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1483815846
• UPC: 044222242695
• ASIN: 1483815846
• ISBN: 1483815846
• Brand: Carson-Dellosa
• Manufacturer: Summer Bridge Activities

My Husband's Lies: An unputdownable read, perfect for book group reading

‘I was gripped immediately’ KATERINA DIAMOND, author of THE TEACHER‘Terrific characterisation, great writing and twists to leave you dizzy.’ TERESA DRISCOLL, author of I AM WATCHING YOUDo you really know your friends?** THE TOP 10 KINDLE BESTSELLER**On the afternoon of Nick and Lisa’s wedding, their close friend is found poised on a hotel window ledge, ready to jump.As the shock hits their friendship group, they soon realise that none of them are being as honest with themselves – or with each other – as they think.And there are secrets lurking that could destroy everything.Tense,... [Read More]

• ASIN: B06Y1WRLRZ
• ASIN: B06Y1WRLRZ
• Manufacturer: Avon

Summer Bridge Activities Bridging Grades 3 to 4

Give your soon-to-be fourth grader a head start on their upcoming school year with Summer Bridge Activities: Bridging Grades

• UPC: 42333992
• Model: CD-704699
• Color: Grades 3-4Other
• Rating: 4.667

Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 3 & 4 - Paperback

Stop summer slide, stay summer smart! From the creators of America's #1 educational bestseller Brain Quest comes Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 3 & 4--a workbook, a game, and an outdoor adventure! It's an interactive

• UPC: 55062695
• Rating: 5.0

Summer Bridge Activities

Give your soon-to-be fifth grader a head start on their upcoming school year with Summer Bridge Activities: Bridging Grades

• UPC: 42333990
• Model: CD-704700
• Color: Grades 4-5Other
• Rating: 4.667

Summer Bridge Activities

Give your soon-to-be sixth grader a head start on their upcoming school year with Summer Bridge Activities: Bridging Grades

• UPC: 42333989
• Model: CD-704701
• Color: Grades 5-6Other
• Rating: 5.0

Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades K & 1 - Paperback

Stop summer slide, stay summer smart! From the creators of America's #1 educational bestseller Brain Quest comes Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades K & 1--a workbook, a game, and an outdoor adventure! It's an interactive

• UPC: 55062698
• Rating: 5.0

Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 2 & 3 - Paperback

Stop summer slide, stay summer smart! From the creators of America's #1 educational bestseller Brain Quest comes Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 2 & 3--a workbook, a game, and an outdoor adventure! It's an interactive

• UPC: 55062696
• Rating: 4.0

Disney Princess Reading Adventures Disney Princess Level 1 Boxed Set

Disney Reading Adventures is a curriculum-based, leveled reading program that offers children the support and guidance they need as they progress on the reading continuum from emergent readers to independent readers who read for

• UPC: 21102298
• Rating: 4.667

Summer Bridge Activities (6–7) Book

Give your soon-to-be seventh grader a head start on their upcoming school year with Summer Bridge Activities: Bridging Grades

• UPC: 42333988
• Model: CD-704702

Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades Pre-K & K - Paperback

Get ready for Kindergarten! It’s fun to stay summer smart and stop summer slide with Summer Brain Quest, which offers a whole program of curriculum-based activities and learning adventures structured like a game and captured

• UPC: 184518623

Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 1 & 2 - Paperback

Stop summer slide, stay summer smart! From the creators of America's #1 educational bestseller Brain Quest comes Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 1 & 2--a workbook, a game, and an outdoor adventure! It's an interactive

• UPC: 55062697
• Rating: 5.0