Summer Books for Rainy Days 📖
Rainy days is one of my favorite days to read books and be cozy in my bed with my dog. Watching the rain from the window.
In Deep by Sharon Ward (one of my favorite books and what got me into reading Sharon Wards dive mysteries)
- a girl who is a supremely competent young women in the water on land not so much
- has complications with her family and hassles with her scheming ex-husband
- she has trouble coming her way after the first accident…
Sunken Death by Sharon Ward (book two after In Deep)
- fin was ready to move on after a death in her family till she discovers the location to this mysterious sunken treasure
- her mission runs into trouble when a band of pirates show up
- things start to get worse when the divers start to have nightmares
The Summer of Impossibilities by Rachael Allen
- 4 girls
- one summer
- a pact to do the important
- none of them are the same at the end of the summer
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
- a girl leaves her school life behind and escapes to Cousins Beach the place she spent every summer
- the beach house might be her home away from home but her people are there
- she has a crush on a boy for a long time she hopes this summer will be different
It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
- being at cousins beach Belly’s life is about to change
- a relationship has ended
- not going to the beach house for the first time
- a disappearance leads Belly back to Cousins Beach
We’ll Always have Summer by Jenny Han
- Belly has always loved the Fishers
- a decision Belly has to make and she had to break one of their hearts
Life Lessons from the Ocean by Richard Harrington and Annie Davidson
- learn essential life lessons
- learning to go with the flow of the tide to taking inspiration from starfish
- the secrets about the ocean and how we can learn from them
What you should know about Sharks by Ocean Ramsey and Juan Oliphant
- learn about shark language
- what to avoid and interact with sharks
- practical guises for any ocean lover
- there is so much more to sharks than we know
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When the clouds gather and the rain begins to fall, there's nothing quite like diving into a captivating book. For those cozy days, I've curated a list of summer reads that not only entertain but also ignite your imagination. These selections bring together complex characters and gripping narratives that transport you to different worlds, making them perfect companions for those wet afternoons. **1. Deep Dive into Thrilling Mysteries:** Explore the mesmerizing world of diving mysteries with **Sharon Ward's** books. 'In Deep' tells the story of a skilled young woman navigating not just treacherous waters, but a tangled web of personal challenges, while 'Sunken Death' unveils a hunt for sunken treasure amidst new dangers, including an encounter with pirates. **2. Transformative Friendship Tales:** **Rachael Allen's** 'The Summer of Impossibilities' showcases the profound impact of friendship among a group of girls. Their pact and experiences lead to transformative journeys that change their lives forever. **3. Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Stories:** Transport yourself to Cousins Beach with **Jenny Han's** series, which includes 'The Summer I Turned Pretty', 'It's Not Summer Without You', and 'We'll Always Have Summer'. These stories explore love, loss, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. They capture the essence of summer that resonates with both nostalgia and hope. **4. Ocean Wisdom and Fascination:** Lastly, for enthusiasts of the sea, 'Life Lessons from the Ocean' by **Richard Harrington** offers an insightful perspective on life through the ocean's mysterious wonders. Also, learning about sharks with **Ocean Ramsey** in 'What You Should Know About Sharks' provides essential knowledge for any ocean lover. Gather your blankets, sip on your favorite warm beverage, and indulge in these incredible reads that blend adventure, emotion, and valuable life lessons, making them the perfect pick-me-ups on a rainy day.