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		<title>My Favorite Books of 2025</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I read a lot in 2025 {okay… a lot a lot}, but not every book sticks with you once you turn the final page. The books below are the ones I still found myself thinking about after I finished because of their great storytelling, strong characters, and that “just one more chapter” feeling. Here are [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I read a lot in 2025 {okay… a lot a lot}, but not every book sticks with you once you turn the final page. The books below are the ones I still found myself thinking about after I finished because of their great storytelling, strong characters, and that “just one more chapter” feeling.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Here are my favorite reads of 2025, broken down by vibe. Some already made an appearance on my <a href="https://mollylynch.com/2025/06/summer-reading-list-2025.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Summer Reads 2025</a> list but they are just too good to not share again!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="417" height="640" data-pin-description="Looking for your next must-read? ? I'm sharing my favorite books of 2025 that transported me to new worlds, introduced unforgettable characters, and kept me turning pages all night! Whether you're in the mood for a slow-burn romance, or suspenseful thriller, I've got you covered! Don't miss out on these page-turners! ?✨" data-pin-title="Best Books of 2025!" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Best-Books-of-2025.jpg" alt="A woman with short brown hair reads a book while sitting indoors. Text reads, &quot;The Best Books of 2025,&quot; &quot;Books of 2024,&quot; and &quot;www.mollylynch.com." class="wp-image-87874"/></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute Favorites </h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">These were hands-down the best of the best for me this year.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/48LOHFt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>The Love Haters</strong> by Katherine Center</a> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" width="1920" height="2560" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Love-Haters-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-scaled.jpg" alt="A colorful book cover for &quot;The Love Haters&quot; by Katherine Center is displayed with a &quot;Books You Should Read&quot; banner, highlighting one of the must-read Books of 2024, and illustrated bookshelves in the background." class="wp-image-87872" style="width:450px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Love-Haters-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Love-Haters-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Love-Haters-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Love-Haters-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Warm, hopeful, and emotionally satisfying. This book had heart, humor, and just the right amount of depth. A true comfort read that still felt meaningful.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bonus &#8211; this book is on <a href="https://amzn.to/4pSUYoY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kindle Unlimited</a>! It&#8217;s $11.99 a month, BUT I promise you&#8217;ll get your money&#8217;s worth if you read at least two books a month! </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/4s1SwxA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>All the Colors of the Dark</strong> by Chris Whitaker</a> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" width="1920" height="2560" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/All-the-Colors-of-the-Dark-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-scaled.jpg" alt="A book cover for &quot;All the Colors of the Dark&quot; by Chris Whitaker is displayed on a colorful &quot;books you should read&quot; poster featuring illustrated bookshelves and highlighting must-read Books of 2024 in the background." class="wp-image-87867" style="width:450px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/All-the-Colors-of-the-Dark-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/All-the-Colors-of-the-Dark-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/All-the-Colors-of-the-Dark-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/All-the-Colors-of-the-Dark-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A powerful, haunting read that completely pulled me in. This one was intense, beautifully written, and unforgettable. Easily one of the strongest books I read all year. It was crazy because about 1/4 into the book you <em>think</em> the story should be over but there is SO much more!!!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Favorites </h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/492jEns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>The Names</strong> by Florence Knapp</a> ⭐⭐⭐⭐½</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="2560" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Names-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-scaled.jpg" alt="Book cover of &quot;The Names&quot; by Florence Knapp is centered, surrounded by colorful illustrated bookshelves and the text &quot;Books of 2024 you should read&quot; at the top." class="wp-image-87873" style="width:450px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Names-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Names-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Names-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Names-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This was one of those quiet, thoughtful reads that completely surprised me. Beautifully written and emotionally layered, it explores identity and relationships in a way that feels both tender and honest. A definite highlight of my year. It gives &#8220;Closing Doors&#8221; feeling &#8211; a &#8220;what if&#8221; this had happened! </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/4pKaG5p" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Awake: A Memoir</strong> by Jen Hatmaker</a> ⭐⭐⭐⭐½</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="2560" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Awake-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-scaled.jpg" alt="A book cover for &quot;Awake: A Memoir&quot; by Jen Hatmaker is featured under a header stating &quot;Books of 2024 you should read,&quot; with illustrated bookshelves in the background." class="wp-image-87868" style="width:450px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Awake-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Awake-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Awake-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Awake-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Raw, reflective, and deeply personal. This memoir felt like sitting down with a friend who’s telling the truth—even when it’s uncomfortable. One of my favorite nonfiction reads of the year.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4p5Dg02">I</a></strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4p5Dg02" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>t’s a Love Story</strong> by Annabel Monaghan</a> ⭐⭐⭐⭐½</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="2560" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Its-a-Love-Story-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-scaled.jpg" alt="A book cover of &quot;It's a Love Story&quot; by Annabel Monaghan is displayed against a background of illustrated bookshelves with the text &quot;books you should read&quot; at the top, featuring one of the must-read Books of 2024." class="wp-image-87870" style="width:450px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Its-a-Love-Story-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Its-a-Love-Story-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Its-a-Love-Story-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Its-a-Love-Story-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Charming and heartfelt in the best way. This was one of those romances that feels both cozy and emotionally smart. I absolutely LOVE anything Annabel writes! I <em>still</em> think about Nora Goes Off Script all these years after I read it! </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/3MLVM00" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>James</strong> by Percival Everett</a> ⭐⭐⭐⭐½</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="2560" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/James-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-scaled.jpg" alt="Book cover of &quot;James&quot; by Percival Everett, a standout among the Books of 2024, featuring Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist badges, displayed on a background of illustrated bookshelves." class="wp-image-87871" style="width:450px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/James-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/James-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/James-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/James-_-Best-Books-of-2025-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sharp, powerful, and thought-provoking. This was a book that demanded attention and delivered something meaningful. It reimagines Mark Twain&#8217;s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of the enslaved man, Jim and it is serously so amazing. I listened to it (which I highly recommend!) on Libro.fm</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strong 4-Star Reads I Highly Recommend</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">These books may not have been perfect, but they were consistently enjoyable and memorable.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/492hoN9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Love of My Afterlife</a></strong> by Kirsty Greenwood ⭐⭐⭐⭐</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4j2pQ3r" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reynolds Protective Series</a></strong> by Rebecca Sharp ⭐⭐⭐⭐ {<a href="https://amzn.to/4pSUYoY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KU Titles</a>!}</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4p6lp9t" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Work in Progress</a></strong> by Kat Mackenzie ⭐⭐⭐⭐</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/44CGpND" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Great Big Beautiful Life</a></strong> by Emily Henry ⭐⭐⭐⭐</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4pKkXyv" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Good Grief</a></strong> by Sara Goodman Confino ⭐⭐⭐⭐¼</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/44WbAUn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">One Golden Summer</a></strong> by Carley Fortune ⭐⭐⭐⭐¼ {<a href="https://amzn.to/4pSUYoY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KU Title</a>!}</li>



<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3MFPBux" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>All Good People Here</strong> </a>by Ashley Flowers ⭐⭐⭐⭐</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4apDqf4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atmosphere</a></strong> by Taylor Jenkins Reid ⭐⭐⭐⭐¼</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4p2FT2Q" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sounds Like Love</a></strong> by Ashley Poston ⭐⭐⭐⭐</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">These were solid, enjoyable reads that I’d happily recommend if you like contemporary fiction, romance, or book-club-style novels. I also went hard on <a href="https://amzn.to/3KE4yg3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Piper Rayne</a> this year &#8211; it was a heavy year personally and I needed an escape! </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I read <em>way more</em> books that I loved! Make sure to check &#8217;em out over on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20015236.Molly_Lynch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fable</a> or follow me over on my bookstagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollysluckyreads" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Molly&#8217;s Lucky Reads</a>.</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Summer is hands-down my favorite season for SO many reasons—longer days, beach trips, and, of course, more time to read! This year, I’m sharing my must-read books for 2025, and I can’t wait to see which ones make it to the top of your TBR list! As usual, picking books for my Summer Reads list [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Summer is hands-down my favorite season for SO many reasons—longer days, beach trips, and, of course, more time to read! This year, I’m sharing my <em>must-read</em> books for 2025, and I can’t wait to see which ones make it to the top of your TBR list!</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As usual, picking books for my <a href="https://mollylynch.com/tag/summer-reading" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Summer Reads</a> list is no easy task. How do you narrow it down when there are so many fantastic options? I&#8217;ve read over 100 books in the past year, so cutting it down to just a few favorites was definitely a challenge! From thrilling mysteries to heartwarming fiction, there’s something for everyone in this year’s list.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-books-you-should-read-this-summer">Books You Should Read in Summer of 2025</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I&#8217;ve rounded up a list of the must read books that you should&nbsp;<em>definitely</em>&nbsp;add to your TBR list this summer! I&#8217;ll be honest &#8211; 2025 has been rough personally so I&#8217;ve been reading a lot more &#8220;light&#8221; reads {to escape reality!} than I usually do. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/4jPH1Ew" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Good Grief</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In <a href="https://amzn.to/3YUhB0s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Good Grief</em> </a>by Sara Goodman Confino, widow Barbara Feldman is adjusting to life with her two children in 1963 when her mother-in-law, Ruth, unexpectedly moves in to help. Living together certainly tests boundaries {and sparks humor!} both women embark on a journey of healing and unexpected connection.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Good-Grief-by-Sara-Goodman-Confino.png" alt="A colorful graphic features the book &quot;Good Grief&quot; by Sara Goodman Confino—highlighted among the Must Read Books for 2025—with suitcases and travel items adorning its cover, making it a perfect summer read recommendation." class="wp-image-87220" style="width:400px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Good-Grief-by-Sara-Goodman-Confino.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Good-Grief-by-Sara-Goodman-Confino-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/3EGhBdR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Careless People</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Holy smokes! Listening to this <a href="http://former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams offers a candid memoir detailing her experiences within the company" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">book</a> made me want to immediately delete the apps from my phone ? A former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams offers a candid memoir detailing her experiences within the company</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Careless-People-by-Sarah-Wynn-Williams.png" alt="A book cover for &quot;Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism&quot; by Sarah Wynn-Williams is featured as one of the Must Read Books for 2025 and a top summer reading recommendation." class="wp-image-87221" style="width:400px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Careless-People-by-Sarah-Wynn-Williams.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Careless-People-by-Sarah-Wynn-Williams-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/4d2juyk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Say You&#8217;ll Remember Me</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I will read whatever Abby Jiminez publishes. I love her flawed characters. They face actual real-life stuff that we all deal with! </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Samantha and Xavier share a magical first date before life&#8217;s challenges pull them apart—her mother&#8217;s dementia and his estranged family. Despite the distance, they try to turn a fleeting moment into a lasting love.​</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Say-Youll-Remember-Me-by-Abbi-Jiminez.png" alt="A couple stands together on a sunny boardwalk with a Ferris wheel in the background on the cover of &quot;Say You'll Remember Me&quot; by Abby Jimenez. Text above reads, &quot;Must Read Books for 2025." class="wp-image-87222" style="width:400px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Say-Youll-Remember-Me-by-Abbi-Jiminez.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Say-Youll-Remember-Me-by-Abbi-Jiminez-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/42SfnzZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Work in Progress</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This was a surprise book I got from <a href="https://www.thebookdrop.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Book Drop</a>. It was SO cute! Reeling from a breakup and job loss, Alice impulsively joins a literary bus tour across the UK. Expecting a group of adventurous women her age, she instead finds herself on a quirky journey with octogenarians and a handsome, infuriating Scottish tour guide, leading to unexpected adventures and self-discovery. I found myself smiling throughout &#8211; highly recommend <a href="https://amzn.to/42SfnzZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Work in Progress</a>! </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Work-in-Progress-by-Kat-Mackenzie.png" alt="A book recommendation graphic features the novel &quot;Work in Progress&quot; by Kat Mackenzie, with the text &quot;Must Read Books for 2025,&quot; &quot;books you should read,&quot; and &quot;2025 Summer Reads&quot; on a pastel background." class="wp-image-87223" style="width:400px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Work-in-Progress-by-Kat-Mackenzie.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Work-in-Progress-by-Kat-Mackenzie-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/3GABp2M" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Griffin Sisters&#8217; Greatest Hits</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sister Cassie and Zoe Grossberg achieve fleeting fame in the early 2000s as a pop duo, only to see their band dissolve after a personal tragedy. Two decades later, Zoe&#8217;s daughter, Cherry, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind their rise and fall, leading to revelations that challenge their past and present relationships.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-The-Griffin-Sisters-Greatest-Hits-by-Jennifer-Weiner.png" alt="A promotional graphic for &quot;The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits&quot; by Jennifer Weiner, labeled as a &quot;2025 Summer Reads&quot; and featured among the Must Read Books for 2025." class="wp-image-87224" style="width:400px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-The-Griffin-Sisters-Greatest-Hits-by-Jennifer-Weiner.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-The-Griffin-Sisters-Greatest-Hits-by-Jennifer-Weiner-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/3YpLXb5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Favorites </a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <em>best </em>way to describe <a href="https://amzn.to/3YpLXb5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this book</a> is a cross between The Cutting Edge {am I aging myself!} and Daisy Jones and the Six. Young athletics rise from troubled childhoods to become Olympic ice dancing champions and then get embroiled in all sorts of scandals. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It is a SUPER fun listen because the characters are all narrated by someone different. Far-fetched, but entertaining, nonetheless!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-by-The-Favorites-by-Layne-Fargo.png" alt="A promotional graphic featuring the novel &quot;The Favorites&quot; by Layne Fargo under the heading &quot;Must Read Books for 2025&quot; and highlighted as one of the top picks for summer reads." class="wp-image-87225" style="width:400px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-by-The-Favorites-by-Layne-Fargo.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-by-The-Favorites-by-Layne-Fargo-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/4lTe5xd" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Great Big Beautiful Life</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I&#8217;ve honestly never read an <a href="https://amzn.to/4lTe5xd" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Emily Henry book</a> I haven&#8217;t loved. Alice and Hayden are invited to Little Crescent Island to write the biography of the elusive heiress Margaret Ives. Competing for the opportunity, they uncover fragmented pieces of Margaret&#8217;s past. This was also a great listen because the one-and-only Julie Whelan narrates. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Great-Big-Beautiful-Life-by-Emily-Henry.png" alt="A promotional graphic features the cover of &quot;Great Big Beautiful Life&quot; by Emily Henry, labeled as a 2025 summer read and highlighted on Molly's Lucky Reads' list of Must Read Books for 2025." class="wp-image-87226" style="width:400px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Great-Big-Beautiful-Life-by-Emily-Henry.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Great-Big-Beautiful-Life-by-Emily-Henry-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/4cWgT8I" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">It&#8217;s a Love Story</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/4d02NU3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Annabel Monaghan</a> books will <em>always</em> be on my Summer Reading list. All of her characters are perfectly imperfect and I believe I could be any or all of them ?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Jane Jackson is a former child star turned Hollywood producer. She has a professional crisis when she falsely claims she can secure a song from pop star Jack Quinlan for her film. To cover her lie, she teams up with Dan Finnegan, a cinematographer and her former crush, leading to a week-long trip to Dan&#8217;s hometown. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Its-a-Love-Story-by-Annabel-Monaghan.png" alt="A digital graphic features the book &quot;It's a Love Story&quot; by Annabel Monaghan, highlighted as one of the Must Read Books for 2025, with colorful text and decorative elements perfect for your summer reading list." class="wp-image-87227" style="width:400px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Its-a-Love-Story-by-Annabel-Monaghan.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Its-a-Love-Story-by-Annabel-Monaghan-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Books I Want to Read in Summer of 2025</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/3YreTzr">Eat Post Like</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Love a book that makes it seem someone has their life together. Spoiler: none of us do! </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Eat-Post-Like-by-Emily-Arden-Wells.png" alt="A book cover for &quot;Eat Post Like&quot; by Emily Arden Wells features a woman and man in a Paris street scene. Text above reads &quot;books I want to read,&quot; highlighting it as one of the Must Read Books for 2025, with &quot;2025 Summer Reads&quot; noted below." class="wp-image-87228" style="width:400px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Eat-Post-Like-by-Emily-Arden-Wells.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Eat-Post-Like-by-Emily-Arden-Wells-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/4iIF6Rw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sounds Like Love</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Quirky is the best compliment I can give Ashley Poston&#8217;s books! They&#8217;re always a little different, but deeply enjoyable! Can&#8217;t wait to dig into <a href="https://amzn.to/4iIF6Rw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sounds Like Love</a>.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Sounds-Like-Love-by-Ashley-Poston.png" alt="A pastel-colored graphic features the cover of &quot;Sounds Like Love&quot; by Ashley Poston, labeled as a 2025 summer read and highlighted under the heading &quot;Must Read Books for 2025: books I want to read." class="wp-image-87229" style="width:380px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Sounds-Like-Love-by-Ashley-Poston.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Sounds-Like-Love-by-Ashley-Poston-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/3RLmu8l" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Battle of the Book Stores</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Two rival bookstore owners find themselves competing for the same prime space. Enemies to lovers? Say less!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Battle-of-the-Book-Stores-by-Ali-Brady.png" alt="A graphic featuring the cover of &quot;Battle of the Bookstores&quot; by Ali Brady, tagged as a 2025 summer read and highlighted in a &quot;Must Read Books for 2025&quot; list, with &quot;books I want to read&quot; at the top." class="wp-image-87230" style="width:400px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Battle-of-the-Book-Stores-by-Ali-Brady.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Battle-of-the-Book-Stores-by-Ali-Brady-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/42Tyhq3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atmosphere</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I love Taylor Jenkins Reid. Honestly, I don&#8217;t <em>love</em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Atmosphere-by-Taylor-Jenkins-Reid.png" alt="A book cover for &quot;Atmosphere: A Love Story&quot; by Taylor Jenkins Reid is featured, highlighted as one of the Must Read Books for 2025 and a top summer read recommendation." class="wp-image-87231" style="width:400px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Atmosphere-by-Taylor-Jenkins-Reid.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Atmosphere-by-Taylor-Jenkins-Reid-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/44jsvAy">Our Last Vineyard Summer</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I&#8217;m obsessed with anything and everything that happens on Martha&#8217;s Vineyard! Can&#8217;t wait to dig into this one {which seems a little deeper than everything else on my list}</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Our-Last-Vineyard-Summer-by-Brooke-Lea-Foster.png" alt="Book cover of &quot;Our Last Vineyard Summer&quot; by Brooke Lea Foster, with the text &quot;books I want to read,&quot; vibrant accents, and a nod to Must Read Books for 2025 in the background." class="wp-image-87232" style="width:400px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Our-Last-Vineyard-Summer-by-Brooke-Lea-Foster.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Our-Last-Vineyard-Summer-by-Brooke-Lea-Foster-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/3YWtrat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mean Moms</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Every time I visit NYC, I wonder about the fancy people that live in that fancy part of the City. Can&#8217;t wait to read Emma&#8217;s take on them in this book! </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Mean-Moms-by-Emma-Rosenblum.png" alt="Book cover for &quot;Mean Moms&quot; by Emma Rosenblum, featuring a woman holding a finger to her lips. Text above reads &quot;Must Read Books for 2025&quot; and below reads &quot;2025 Summer Reads." class="wp-image-87233" style="width:400px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Mean-Moms-by-Emma-Rosenblum.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Mean-Moms-by-Emma-Rosenblum-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/4jXiopG" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Everyone Here is Lying</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Secrets and more secrets are uncovered in the latest from Shari Lapena. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Everyone-Here-is-Lying-by-Shari-Lapena.png" alt="Book cover of &quot;Everyone Here is Lying&quot; by Shari Lapena with colorful text above reading &quot;books I want to read&quot; on a light background—a standout pick for your Must Read Books for 2025 list." class="wp-image-87234" style="width:400px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Everyone-Here-is-Lying-by-Shari-Lapena.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-Everyone-Here-is-Lying-by-Shari-Lapena-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/4cSNuwi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Academy</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">While I&#8217;m <em>devastated</em> there is no Nantucket book from my bestie Elin this year, I am thrilled to read her latest with her daughter {which doesn&#8217;t come out till September, but I&#8217;m <em>still</em> excited!]</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-The-Academy-by-Elin-Hildebrand.png" alt="A book cover for &quot;The Academy&quot; by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham, showing a person with long hair facing a large red-brick building under a blue sky—one of the Must Read Books for 2025." class="wp-image-87235" style="width:400px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-The-Academy-by-Elin-Hildebrand.png 1080w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Reading-Ideas-The-Academy-by-Elin-Hildebrand-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>What’s on Your Summer Reading List?</strong><br>Have any books that I absolutely <em>must</em> read this summer? Drop a comment and let me know what&#8217;s on your must-read list for the summer! I love getting book recommendations!</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Happy reading, friends! ??</p>



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		<title>How to Save Time on K-2 NGSS Lesson Prep</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Science prep can feel like an uphill battle—but it doesn’t have to! As teachers {who are planning ALL the things!} balancing the demands of the NGSS with the practicalities of the classroom can be challenging. Between gathering different materials, planning lessons that align with new standards, and ensuring student engagement, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Science prep can feel like an uphill battle—but it doesn’t have to! As teachers {who are planning ALL the things!} balancing the demands of the NGSS with the practicalities of the classroom can be challenging. Between gathering different materials, planning lessons that align with new standards, and ensuring student engagement, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But here’s the good news: with the right strategies, prepping NGSS aligned units can be a breeze. This post is packed with tips to save you time, simplify your science lesson planning, and make NGSS feel achievable for any K-2 classroom teacher. Let’s dive in!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="834" height="1280" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/How-to-Save-Time-on-K-2-NGSS-Lesson-Prep-by-lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-P1.png" alt="Two children engaged in a science activity at a classroom table. A colorful volcano model is in focus. Text on image reads: “How to Save Time on K-2 NGSS Lesson Prep. Tips &amp; Tricks for Teachers.”." class="wp-image-86861" style="width:381px;height:auto" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/How-to-Save-Time-on-K-2-NGSS-Lesson-Prep-by-lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-P1.png 834w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/How-to-Save-Time-on-K-2-NGSS-Lesson-Prep-by-lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-P1-768x1179.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Start Small: Focus on One NGSS Strand at a Time</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The NGSS can feel overwhelming, especially when you&#8217;re trying to teach all three dimensions at once. Instead of tackling everything at once, focus on one NGSS strand or concept as a good starting point. Starting small allows you to build confidence and create meaningful, hands-on inquiry experiences for your students.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Use relatable phenomena as a starting point</strong>. Pick a relatable question from your students&#8217; daily lives. For example, “Why does ice melt faster in some places?” This engages curiosity and taps into prior knowledge.</li>



<li><strong>Explore foundational concepts through hands-on inquiry.</strong> My post on<a href="https://mollylynch.com/2017/09/sound-light-science-experiments.html"> Sound &amp; Light Science Experiments</a> is a great starting point. It includes easy-to-follow activities that align with NGSS and let students explore with different materials.</li>



<li><strong>Celebrate progress, not perfection</strong>. Focus on one dimension at a time—whether it’s cross-cutting concepts, disciplinary core ideas, or science practices. This keeps your lessons manageable and impactful.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Use What You Have: Everyday Items as Science Tools</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You don’t need expensive kits to deliver a meaningful science lesson. Many hands-on learning experiences can be created with everyday items already in your classroom or easily sourced through parent donations.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Get creative with household items.</strong> Paper towels, rubber bands, and even cups can become tools for exploring the scientific method.</li>



<li><strong>Tie lessons into the real world.</strong> My post on<a href="https://mollylynch.com/2021/09/plants-animals-structure-function-information.html"> Plants &amp; Animals: Structure &amp; Function</a> shares how everyday observations can lead to deep learning.</li>



<li><strong>Make it a community effort.</strong> Parents are often happy to help! A quick note home can bring in supplies like cotton balls or shoeboxes for <a href="https://mollylynch.com/2023/11/easy-science-experiments-for-k-2-students.html">hands-on experiments</a>.</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By utilizing what you already have, you’ll not only save time but also show students how science is connected to their daily lives.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Incorporate Technology for Hands-On Inquiry</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In today’s classrooms, technology is a game-changer—especially for science prep. Digital tools save time and make lessons more interactive.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Use apps like Seesaw or Epic!</strong> These platforms are excellent for sharing student work, building background knowledge, and exploring science topics.</li>



<li><strong>Explore virtual field trips.</strong> Bring the wonders of the world into your classroom with NGSS-aligned trips to aquariums or museums.</li>



<li><strong>QR codes for research</strong>: Create QR codes that link to kid-friendly science videos or resources. This encourages independent exploration and saves you prep time.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Batch Prep Materials: Work Smarter, Not Harder</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Batching isn’t just for<a href="https://mollylynch.com/2015/01/whats-for-dinner.html"> meal prep</a>—it’s a lifesaver for lesson planning, too! By organizing materials and lessons in advance, you can set yourself up for success and reduce day-to-day stress.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Prepare materials in bulk</strong>: Cut, label, and organize supplies for multiple lessons at once. Use clear bins or labeled folders to keep everything in order.</li>



<li><strong>Create reusable kits</strong>: Develop pre-made science kits with commonly used items like rulers, magnifying glasses, and sticky notes. These kits are a lifesaver during hands-on inquiry activities.</li>



<li><strong>Schedule prep time</strong>: Dedicate one planning period each week to focus solely on science prep. A consistent routine can make a big difference.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Leverage Pre-Made NGSS Aligned Units</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of the easiest ways to simplify NGSS lesson prep is by using pre-made resources designed specifically for K-2 classrooms. My NGSS aligned units for first grade are thoughtfully created to save you time while ensuring student learning stays front and center.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Example lesson plans</strong>: Each unit includes step-by-step instructions for delivering engaging, standards-aligned lessons.</li>



<li><strong>Hands-on activities</strong>: From building models to conducting experiments, these activities make the scientific method approachable and fun.</li>



<li><strong>Minimal prep required</strong>: Most materials are items you already have or can request from parents, making it easy to implement without stress.</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Simplifying NGSS lesson prep isn’t about doing more—it’s about working smarter. Whether you start with a good starting point, incorporate technology, or leverage pre-made NGSS aligned units, these strategies will help you feel confident and prepared. Remember, even small changes can lead to meaningful improvements in student learning and engagement.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So, take a deep breath and try one strategy this week. Need even more support? Browse my NGSS resources to discover how they can transform your science lessons and save you valuable time.</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Imagine taking your students to the Great Wall of China or Yellowstone National Park—all without leaving your classroom. Sounds impossible? Not anymore! One of the positive things that came out of the pandemic is the ability to take our students places we couldn&#8217;t get together as a class before! Virtual field trips for elementary students [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Imagine taking your students to the Great Wall of China or Yellowstone National Park—all without leaving your classroom. Sounds impossible? Not anymore!</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of the positive things that came out of the pandemic is the ability to take our students places we couldn&#8217;t get together as a class before! <strong>Virtual field trips for elementary students have become a game-changer for teachers, offering immersive, interactive experiences that captivate students while eliminating logistical challenges like travel costs and permission slips.</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="417" height="640" data-pin-description="Virtual field trips make teaching fun and engaging! Explore destinations like Ellis Island and the San Diego Zoo while tying them to creative activities like writing prompts, STEM projects, and more. Grab your free Virtual Field Trip Planning Guide now!" data-pin-title="Make Learning Interactive with Virtual Field Trips" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/7-Virtual-Field-Trips-That-Will-Inspire-Your-Students-by-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-P1.png" alt="Person holding a tablet displaying a virtual field trip of a museum, surrounded by pens, a globe, and notebooks. Text: &quot;7 Virtual Field Trips That Will Inspire Your Students." class="wp-image-86454"/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">These trips aren’t just fun—they’re powerful tools for boosting engagement, inspiring creativity, and making cross-curricular connections. Ready to explore the possibilities? Let’s dive into seven virtual field trips that will transport your students around the world and beyond.</p>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Why Virtual Field Trips Work Wonders</strong></h1>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Engagement Boost</strong>: Virtual field trips provide a sense of adventure, sparking curiosity and excitement.</li>



<li><strong>Cross-Curricular Learning</strong>: These trips naturally integrate into subjects like ELA, social studies, and science.</li>



<li><strong>Accessibility</strong>: With just a device and internet access, every student can explore world-class museums, landmarks, and beyond.</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Tip for Teachers:</strong> Pair virtual field trips with writing assignments or discussions to deepen the learning experience and tie it to curriculum standards.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>7 Virtual Field Trips to Explore with Your Students</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Here are the seven virtual elementary field trip ideas we will look at:</strong></p>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History</li>



<li>San Diego Zoo</li>



<li>NASA&#8217;s Virtual Tours</li>



<li>Ellis Island Immigration Museum</li>



<li>The Louvre Museum</li>



<li>Yellowstone National Park Virtual Tours</li>



<li>The Great Wall of China Virtual Tour</li>
</ol>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let&#8217;s look at each one below. ?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://naturalhistory.si.edu/exhibits/virtual-tour" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="940" height="780" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/National-History-Museum-Virtual-Field-Trip-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg" alt="Hands holding a tablet displaying a virtual field trip to a natural history museum website. A globe, colored pencils, and notebooks are placed on the table." class="wp-image-86427" style="width:425px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/National-History-Museum-Virtual-Field-Trip-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg 940w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/National-History-Museum-Virtual-Field-Trip-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x637.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Explore the wonders of natural history with this engaging virtual tour. From dinosaur fossils to stunning gemstones, there’s something for every curious mind.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Classroom Tie-In:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>ELA</strong>: Have students write a research-based essay on their favorite exhibit.</li>



<li><strong>Vocabulary</strong>: Use exhibits to introduce domain-specific words like “paleontology” or “geology.”</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://sdzsafaripark.org/school-programs/virtual-field-trips" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">San Diego Zoo</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Take a walk on the wild side with live animal cams and virtual exhibits from one of the world’s most famous zoos.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="940" height="780" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/San-Diego-Zoo-Virtual-Field-Trip-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg" alt="A person holds a tablet streaming a safari park website featuring a platypus cam. The scene, perfect for virtual field trips, includes a globe, colored pencils, and a notebook in the background." class="wp-image-86428" style="width:425px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/San-Diego-Zoo-Virtual-Field-Trip-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg 940w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/San-Diego-Zoo-Virtual-Field-Trip-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x637.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Classroom Tie-In:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Creative Writing</strong>: Ask students to write an animal’s diary entry about its day at the zoo.</li>



<li><strong>Persuasive Writing</strong>: Have students craft letters advocating for wildlife conservation.</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of my very favorite projects we make in the Spring are these <a href="https://mollylynch.com/2014/04/openhouseideas.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">darling explorers</a> that house an animal report. You can make these cuties after your visit! Students can simply choose an animal they saw on the trip and research it with books from your school or local library. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-at-home-virtual-tours-and-apps/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NASA’s Virtual Tours</a></strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">From the International Space Station to the Mars Rover, NASA’s virtual tours bring space exploration to life.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="940" height="780" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NASA-at-Home-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg" alt="Hands holding a tablet displaying &quot;NASA at Home: Virtual Tours and Apps&quot; with a moon image, offering exciting virtual field trips. A globe, notebooks, and various stationery adorn the table." class="wp-image-86426" style="width:425px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NASA-at-Home-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg 940w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NASA-at-Home-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x637.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Classroom Tie-In:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Story Writing</strong>: Challenge students to write a fictional adventure about traveling to Mars.</li>



<li><strong>Opinion Essays</strong>: Would you want to travel into space? Share why or why not! </li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is the perfect virtual field trip for your elementary students to take right before you jump into teaching about the <a href="https://mollylynch.com/2023/11/easy-science-experiments-for-k-2-students.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NGSS to your students</a>!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.nps.gov/hdp/exhibits/ellis/ellis_index.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ellis Island Immigration Museum</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Step into the shoes of immigrants arriving in America through this interactive virtual tour. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="940" height="780" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ellis-Island-Virtual-Field-Trip-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg" alt="Hands holding a tablet displaying a scenic image, highlighting the potential for virtual field trips. The background includes school supplies and a globe illustration, emphasizing the educational journey that transcends classroom boundaries." class="wp-image-86423" style="width:425px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ellis-Island-Virtual-Field-Trip-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg 940w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ellis-Island-Virtual-Field-Trip-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x637.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Classroom Tie-In:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>American Symbols: </strong>Since this may be over the heads of the youngest students, an easy tie-in would be to chat about the <a href="https://mollylynch.com/2023/04/teach-the-us-symbols-in-the-primary-grades.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">American Symbols</a> and mention the importance of Ellis Island. </li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.louvre.fr/en/online-tours" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Louvre Museum</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">From the Mona Lisa to ancient artifacts, The Louvre offers a treasure trove of art and history and will be a memorable virtual field trip for your students.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="940" height="780" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Louvre-Virtual-Visit-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg" alt="A person holds a tablet showing an image of a framed painting, surrounded by globe, colored pencils, notebooks, and paper clips—creating a perfect setup for virtual field trips that bring art and learning to life." class="wp-image-86425" style="width:425px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Louvre-Virtual-Visit-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg 940w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Louvre-Virtual-Visit-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x637.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Classroom Tie-In:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Descriptive Writing</strong>: Have students describe a piece of art in vivid detail. Focus on adjectives! </li>



<li><a href="https://mollylynch.com/2015/03/make-eric-carle-style-ar.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Fun Art!</strong>:</a> Check out my favorite Eric Carle art project</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1600" height="1514" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/eric-carle.png" alt="Eric Carle-style collage animals made by students, including fish, a bird, and a turtle" class="wp-image-1422" style="width:425px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/eric-carle.png 1600w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/eric-carle-768x727.png 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/eric-carle-1536x1453.png 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yellowstone National Park Virtual Tours</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Experience the beauty of geysers, wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes through Yellowstone’s virtual tours &#8211; without having to brave the chilly elements! </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Classroom Tie-In:</strong>.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Creative Storytelling</strong>: Let students create a fictional narrative about an adventure in Yellowstone.</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="940" height="780" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Yellowstone-Virtual-Visit-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg" alt="A person holds a tablet, exploring a Yellowstone virtual field trip. The background features a globe, colored pencils, a notebook, and binder clips." class="wp-image-86429" style="width:425px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Yellowstone-Virtual-Visit-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg 940w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Yellowstone-Virtual-Visit-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x637.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/story/walk-the-great-wall-simatai-great-wall-tourist-area/igVxCi6iJJ6CrA?hl=en-US" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Great Wall of China Virtual Tour</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Take your students on a journey through this world wonder, exploring its history and architecture.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="940" height="780" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Great-Wall-of-China-Virtual-Visit-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg" alt="Hands holding a tablet showcase the Great Wall through a virtual field trip, surrounded by school supplies and a globe in the background." class="wp-image-86424" style="width:425px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Great-Wall-of-China-Virtual-Visit-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg 940w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Great-Wall-of-China-Virtual-Visit-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x637.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Classroom Tie-In:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://shop.mollylynch.com/product/asia-continent-study-powerpoint/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Teach About Asia</strong>:</a> Share the other amazing marvels in Asia with this slideshow!</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://shop.mollylynch.com/product/continents-explore-7-continents/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Continent Fun</a></strong>: This is a great place to kick off your Continent Explorations!</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2074" height="1380" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Asia-Contient-Study-by-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg" alt="Asia continent study pages with facts, a passport stamp, and a red paper fan craft" class="wp-image-80397" style="width:425px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Asia-Contient-Study-by-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg 2074w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Asia-Contient-Study-by-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x511.jpg 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Asia-Contient-Study-by-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Asia-Contient-Study-by-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-2048x1363.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2074px) 100vw, 2074px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><br></strong>Elementary School Virtual Field Trips Recap</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Virtual field trips are a fantastic way to inspire wonder, boost engagement, and make learning unforgettable. Whether you’re exploring the depths of the ocean or walking the Great Wall of China, these trips bring the world into your classroom without the hassle of rounding up drivers and counting noses in the museum!</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Do you take a virtual trip that you love? Leave a comment and let me know where! </p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="417" height="640" data-pin-description="Say goodbye to permission slips and hello to adventure! These 7 virtual field trips are perfect for engaging students while keeping your lesson prep stress-free. Includes creative ideas for connecting to ELA, science, and social studies." data-pin-title=" No-Prep Virtual Field Trips for Engaged Students" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/7-Virtual-Field-Trips-That-Will-Inspire-Your-Students-by-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-P2.png" alt="Colorful educational materials surround a tablet displaying the Great Wall of China on a table, emphasizing virtual field trips for students." class="wp-image-86456"/></figure>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As a teacher and book lover, one of my favorite pastimes outside of the classroom is curling up with a great book. Over the past year, I’ve read over 95 books that transported me to different worlds, introduced me to unforgettable characters, and left me thinking long after I turned the last page. Whether you’re [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As a teacher and book lover, one of my favorite pastimes outside of the classroom is curling up with a great book. Over the past year, I’ve read over 95 books that transported me to different worlds, introduced me to unforgettable characters, and left me thinking long after I turned the last page. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Whether you’re looking for a heartfelt story, a suspenseful page-turner, or something that simply sparks joy, I’m excited to share with you some of the best titles I’ve enjoyed in 2024. So, grab a cozy spot and let’s dive into my favorite reads!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Night We Lost Him</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In <em>The Night We Lost Him</em>, Nora and her estranged brother Sam try to figure out how their father really died. As they investigate, they unravel hidden family secrets that challenge everything they thought they knew about him. It&#8217;s the perfect amount of suspense and twists. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1728" height="2304" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Night-We-Lost-HIm-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg" alt="Book cover of &quot;The Night We Lost Him&quot; by Laura Dave, surrounded by colorful bookshelf decorations and the phrase &quot;books you should read." class="wp-image-85770" style="width:auto;height:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Night-We-Lost-HIm-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg 1728w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Night-We-Lost-HIm-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Night-We-Lost-HIm-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Night-We-Lost-HIm-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Elsie Silver</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The best way to showcase all of my favorite reads from Elsie this year is this graphic from her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/authorelsiesilver/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>. I LOVE a good series and Elsie does a fabulous job weaving these friends throughout the novels. The <a href="https://amzn.to/4heJ0C0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gold Rush Ranch</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/4eZaH0g" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chestnut Springs</a> series carried me through the summer.  Heads up &#8211; these are spicy books! </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/3AmRBBQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A Novel Love Story</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Who doesn&#8217;t love a slow-burn romance? In <em><a href="https://amzn.to/3AmRBBQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A Novel Love Story</a></em>, Elsy Merriweather finds herself magically transported into the fictional world of her favorite romance series. As she navigates the town and meets its characters, she grows closer to the mysterious bookstore owner, Anders, who harbors secrets of his own. Like all Ashley Poston books, there&#8217;s a blend of magical realism and real-life themes. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1728" height="2304" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/A-Novel-Love-Story-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg" alt="A colorful poster with the book cover of &quot;A Novel Love Story&quot; by Ashley Poston. A bookshelf border surrounds the text &quot;books you should read." class="wp-image-85765" style="width:auto;height:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/A-Novel-Love-Story-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg 1728w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/A-Novel-Love-Story-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/A-Novel-Love-Story-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/A-Novel-Love-Story-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/4fcG5If" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Covenant of Water</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/4fcG5If" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>The Covenant of Water</em> </a>was by far the heaviest {both in weight and story!} I read in 2024. It is a beautiful multigenerational saga set in India from 1900 to 1977. The story follows the Parambil family, who are plagued by a mysterious condition that causes members to drown across generations. It is written <em>so beautifully</em>. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1728" height="2304" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Covenant-of-Water-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg" alt="The Covenant of Water&quot; book cover surrounded by colorful illustrations of books and a globe with the text &quot;books you should read." class="wp-image-85768" style="width:auto;height:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Covenant-of-Water-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg 1728w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Covenant-of-Water-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Covenant-of-Water-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Covenant-of-Water-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I listened to this book on&nbsp;<a href="https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm147601" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libro.fm</a>&nbsp;and I would highly recommend taking the time to listen instead of read. It’s 972 pages and 31+ hours to read! However, when I listen to any books I&nbsp;<em>always</em>&nbsp;speed up the reader so it cuts it down! But the author himself reads it and it is so much more incredible to enjoy the book as he intended. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Acwh1X">Until Next Summer</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Acwh1X" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">In <em>Until Next Summer</em></a>, former best friends Jessie and Hillary reconnect at an adults-only summer camp as they attempt to rekindle their friendship and save their beloved Camp Chickawah from being sold. This book honestly made me want to sign up for adult summer camp immediately!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1728" height="2304" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Until-Next-Summer-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg" alt="Book cover of &quot;Until Next Summer&quot; by Ali Brady, featuring a poolside scene with sandals and beach towels. Surrounded by colorful books and the text &quot;books you should read." class="wp-image-85771" style="width:auto;height:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Until-Next-Summer-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg 1728w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Until-Next-Summer-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Until-Next-Summer-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Until-Next-Summer-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/4eTnAbP" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">One Last Shot</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em><a href="https://amzn.to/4eTnAbP" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">One Last Shot</a></em> is a book about second chances. The story follows supermodel Emerson and photographer Theo who were inseparable as teens and made a marriage pact if they were still single by the time they turned 28. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1728" height="2304" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/One-Last-Shot-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg" alt="A novel titled &quot;One Last Shot&quot; by Betty Cayouette is displayed against a background of illustrated bookshelves. The cover shows a coastal scene with colorful buildings and two people." class="wp-image-85767" style="width:auto;height:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/One-Last-Shot-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg 1728w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/One-Last-Shot-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/One-Last-Shot-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/One-Last-Shot-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A decade later, Emerson and Theo reconnect during a fashion photoshoot in the gorgeous Cinque Terre. Old feelings pop up and they navigate their complicated past to determine if this reunion is a fresh start or a final farewell​. I could NOT put this book down. I absolutely loved it.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/4hfTxwO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Behind Every Good Man</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I love a book set in a time that I have not lived through! <em><a href="https://amzn.to/4hfTxwO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Behind Every Good Man</a></em> follows Beverly Diamond, a housewife who discovers her husband’s infidelity and decides to challenge him by joining the political campaign of his rival. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1728" height="2304" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Behind-Every-Good-Man-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg" alt="Book cover for &quot;Behind Every Good Man&quot; by Sara Goodman Confino, featuring a woman in sunglasses and a red dress." class="wp-image-85766" style="width:auto;height:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Behind-Every-Good-Man-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg 1728w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Behind-Every-Good-Man-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Behind-Every-Good-Man-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Behind-Every-Good-Man-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As Beverly grows into a fierce and savvy political strategist, she also reclaims her independence and redefines her role as a woman in a time of limited opportunities. This book will have you laughing out loud! Oh, and it&#8217;s written by a high school English teacher which makes it even cooler!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/3NEnmtk">The Husbands</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em><a href="https://amzn.to/3NEnmtk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Husbands</a></em> is a quirky and funny with a hefty dose of magical realism. When Lauren returns home one night, she is shocked to find a man claiming to be her husband, even though she&#8217;s never been married. As her attic begins producing an endless stream of new &#8220;husbands,&#8221; Lauren must figure out how to navigate endless possibilities in love and life. I listened to The Husbands on <a href="https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm147601" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">libro.fm </a>and it was definitely a fun listen! </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1728" height="2304" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Husbands-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg" alt="Book cover of &quot;The Husbands&quot; by Holly Gramazio displayed with colorful bookshelf graphics and text saying &quot;books you should read." class="wp-image-85769" style="width:auto;height:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Husbands-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.jpg 1728w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Husbands-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Husbands-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Husbands-_-Best-Books-of-2024-_-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://amzn.to/3NBm1Dy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Last Party</a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Do you love a good psychological thriller, too? <em><a href="https://amzn.to/3NBm1Dy">The Last Party</a></em> by A.R. centers around Perla Wultz, a seemingly perfect wife and mother living in a gated community in Pasadena. But Perla is consumed by a dark secret connected to a decades-old crime. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1728" height="2304" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Last-Party-Best-Books-of-2024-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.png" alt="Book cover of &quot;The Last Party&quot; by A.R. Torre showcased in a decorative frame of books, with the text &quot;books you should read." class="wp-image-85772" style="width:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Last-Party-Best-Books-of-2024-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch.png 1728w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Last-Party-Best-Books-of-2024-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-768x1024.png 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Last-Party-Best-Books-of-2024-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1152x1536.png 1152w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Last-Party-Best-Books-of-2024-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-1536x2048.png 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I read <em>way more</em> books that I loved! Make sure to check &#8217;em out over on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20015236.Molly_Lynch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goodreads</a> or follow me over on my bookstagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollysluckyreads" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Molly&#8217;s Lucky Reads</a>. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Make sure to charge up your&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/3NwKzho" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kindles</a>&nbsp;and add these books to your wishlist! Would you add anything to this list? Leave a comment and let me know &#8211; I&#8217;m always looking for new titles to add to my To-Be-Read list! </p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Summer is my favorite season for SO many reasons {no school certainly tops that list!} However, my favorite part of summer is having so much more free time to do what I want! And at the top of my summer list? Reading books, of course! Picking books to add to my Summer Reads list is [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Summer is my favorite season for SO many reasons {no school certainly tops that list!} However, my favorite part of summer is having so much more free time to do what I want! And at the top of my summer list? Reading books, of course!  </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Picking books to add to my Summer Reads list is one of my favorite things to do each year!  {You can catch up on my <a href="https://mollylynch.com/2023/06/summer-reading-list-2023.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2023&#8217;s Summer Reads here</a> and my <a href="https://mollylynch.com/2023/12/my-favorite-books-of-2023.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Best of 2023 Reads here</a>}</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Picking books to add to this list is tricky! How can I pick just a few of my favorites?</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="417" height="640" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-Summer-Reading-List-by-Lucky-Learning-with-Molly-Lynch-P1.png" alt="2024 Summer Reading List graphic with an open book and seashells on the beach" class="wp-image-84550"/></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I read over 90 books in the last year, so carving this list to just a few of my faves was a task! I will read pretty much anything {except for sci-fi or <em>super </em>scary books!} My favorite genres are fiction and thrillers.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I always have three books going at once &#8211; a book on my <a href="https://amzn.to/4bOAnug" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">kindle</a>, a hardcover, and an <a href="https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm147601" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">audiobook</a>. So that&#8217;s the secret for how I read so many books!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-follow-lucky-reads">Follow Lucky Reads!</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-books-you-should-read-this-summer">Books You Should Read This Summer</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Okay, in no particular order, here are the books that should <em>definitely</em> make it on your TBR list this summer! I&#8217;ve included both light reads and some that require a little more of your attention span.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left" id="h-swan-song"><a href="https://amzn.to/4d1fc9O" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Swan Song</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I am SO sad that <a href="https://amzn.to/4d1fc9O" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Swan Song</a> is Elin&#8217;s final Nantucket Book. But goodness&#8230;it was an absolute perfect end to her ode to this island! What will I do next summer without an ACK book? </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="810" height="810" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-Swan-Song-by-Elin-Hildebrand.jpg" alt="Promotional image featuring the book &quot;Swan Song&quot; by Elin Hilderbrand, positioned as a recommended title on the Summer Reading List for 2024 with colorful accents." class="wp-image-83902" style="width:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-Swan-Song-by-Elin-Hildebrand.jpg 810w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-Swan-Song-by-Elin-Hildebrand-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You may remember <a href="https://mollylynch.com/2023/06/summer-reading-list-2023.html">last year</a> that I was a character in The Five Star Weekend! Well, there&#8217;s a dog named Molly this year&#8230;not gonna say that&#8217;s me, but who&#8217;s going to argue 😉  </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Remember when I met Elin a couple of summers ago on ACK? I just like to share this picture of us whenever I can ?</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="2560" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2792-scaled.jpg" alt="Two women smiling together on a sunny small-town street" class="wp-image-79127" style="width:240px;height:320px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2792-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2792-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2792-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2792-1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left" id="h-funny-story"><a href="https://amzn.to/445wdvj" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Funny Story</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Emily Henry&#8217;s latest book is a winner! I&#8217;ve loved them all and this was no exception! </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://amzn.to/445wdvj" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="810" height="810" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-Funny-Story-by-Emily-Henry.jpg" alt="Illustration advertising a book titled &quot;Funny Story&quot; featuring two animated characters dancing, with text &quot;Books You Should Read.&quot; Part of the &quot;Summer Reading List for 2024&quot; by Molly's Lucky" class="wp-image-83899" style="width:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-Funny-Story-by-Emily-Henry.jpg 810w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-Funny-Story-by-Emily-Henry-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></a></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Daphne is jilted by her fiance shortly before her wedding. If you&#8217;ve ever been dumped, you&#8217;ll love this book. It&#8217;s witty and has loveable characters. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I listened to this book on&nbsp;<a href="http://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm147601" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">libro.fm</a>. It&#8217;s my favorite place to get my audiobooks since the proceeds goes to a local independent bookstore of your choice! And the fabulous Julia Whelan read it so of course it was amazing! </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left" id="h-same-time-next-summ-er"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Same-Time-Summer-Annabel-Monaghan-ebook/dp/B0BDDF7NHP?crid=107RU55RGGK1S&amp;keywords=same+time+next+summer+kindle&amp;qid=1686609692&amp;s=audible&amp;sprefix=same+ti%2Caudible%2C144&amp;sr=1-1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=httpwwwluckyt-20&amp;linkId=555d2b8b2da922abba4021250be7373c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Same Time Next Summ</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3Q5Mpae" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">er</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Every summer should include an Annalbe Monaghan book! </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="810" height="810" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-Summer-Romance-by-Annabel-Monaghan.jpg" alt="Promotional graphic for a Summer Reading List for 2024, titled &quot;Annabel Some Next Summer,&quot; featuring a colorful book cover with a woman reading by the sea, surrounded by text recommending summer books" class="wp-image-83901" style="width:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-Summer-Romance-by-Annabel-Monaghan.jpg 810w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-Summer-Romance-by-Annabel-Monaghan-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ali&#8217;s life is falling apart &#8211; her mom died and her husband left her. She doesn&#8217;t want to wear real pants {relatable?!} She meets a man at the dog park who gives her hope. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This book is the perfect summer read!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-behind-every-good-man"><a href="https://amzn.to/4429WP8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Behind Every Good Man</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Have you read any Sara Goodman Confino books yet? DO IT! Her books are so entertaining and well-written. And the best part? She&#8217;s a teacher! </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://amzn.to/4429WP8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="810" height="810" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-Behind-Every-Good-Man-by-Sara-Goodman-Confino.jpg" alt="Promotional graphic for a book titled &quot;Behind Every Good Man&quot; by Sara Jo Confino, featured on the Summer Reading List for 2024, with colorful text and an illustration of a woman." class="wp-image-83897" style="width:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-Behind-Every-Good-Man-by-Sara-Goodman-Confino.jpg 810w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-Behind-Every-Good-Man-by-Sara-Goodman-Confino-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></a></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Beverly catches her husband cheating on her and decides to leave him &#8211; something scandalous for the time. She joins an aspiring politician on his hourey to get elected. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I&#8217;ve read a few of her books and I love that they are set in a bygone era. It&#8217;s hard to wrap my head around that women were not able to do things like be on the deed of a house or have their own credit card! Wild how far we&#8217;ve come {and yet still so far to go}</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This book doesn&#8217;t come out till August but seriously pre-order it! You&#8217;ll fall in love with the characters! </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-women"><a href="https://amzn.to/3JoGtWc">The Women</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This may be the first Kristin Hannah book I&#8217;ve read recently that <em>did not</em> make me cry. Now, don&#8217;t get me wrong. There are definitely sad parts but it didn&#8217;t gut me like her other books. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://amzn.to/3JoGtWc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="810" height="810" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-The-Women-by-Kristin-Hannah.jpg" alt="Promotional graphic for the Summer Reading List for 2024 featuring the book &quot;The Women&quot; by Kristin Hannah, noted as a &quot;New York Times bestselling author,&quot; with colorful decorative elements" class="wp-image-83907" style="width:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-The-Women-by-Kristin-Hannah.jpg 810w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-The-Women-by-Kristin-Hannah-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></a></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It&#8217;s an eye-opening look into the important {but not acknowledged} role women had in the Vietnam War. This book kept reminding me of the huge sacrifices people make when joining the Armed Forces and certainly gave me an even bigger appreciation.  </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-rom-commers"><a href="https://amzn.to/3w0dmFx">The Rom-Commers</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I always love the fun twists Katherine Center creates on the traditional romance novel tropes. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://amzn.to/3w0dmFx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="810" height="810" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-The-Rom-Commers-by-Katherine-Centers.jpg" alt="Promotional image for &quot;The Rom-Commers&quot; by Katherine Center, featuring an illustrated book cover with two characters, part of the &quot;Summer Reading List for 2024&quot; campaign." class="wp-image-83905" style="width:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-The-Rom-Commers-by-Katherine-Centers.jpg 810w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-The-Rom-Commers-by-Katherine-Centers-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></a></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Emma is waiting for her big break into Hollywood as a screenwriter and she&#8217;s given an opportunity of a lifetime &#8211; to fix up the famous Charlie Yates most recent {and horrendous} screenplay. It&#8217;s a fun back and forth of bickering and deep understanding of each other. Loved it! </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-first-lie-wins"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Q8NWMG">First Lie Wins</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I listened to <a href="https://amzn.to/3Q8NWMG">First Lie Wins</a> and it was all sorts of twisty goodness. Definitely not scary {no need to wait for daylight for this one} but lots of, &#8220;what is going on?&#8221; thoughts!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Q8NWMG" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="810" height="810" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-First-Lie-Wins-by-Ashley-Elston.jpg" alt="Promotional graphic for the book &quot;First Lie Wins&quot; by Ashley Lucky, labeled as part of the Summer Reading List for 2024, highlighted by colorful abstract designs." class="wp-image-83898" style="width:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-First-Lie-Wins-by-Ashley-Elston.jpg 810w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-First-Lie-Wins-by-Ashley-Elston-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></a></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-books-i-want-to-read-this-summer">Books I Want to Read This Summer</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Here are a few books that I can&#8217;t wait to get my hands on this summer!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-novel-love-story"><a href="https://amzn.to/3xCKtjk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A Novel Love Story</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Have you ever read anything by Ashely Poston? I honestly can&#8217;t describe what they are &#8211; just that they are unique plots with quirky characters. I can&#8217;t wait to read her latest!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://amzn.to/3xCKtjk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="810" height="810" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-A-Novel-Love-Story-Ashley-Poston.jpg" alt="Colorful promotional graphic for &quot;a novel love story&quot; by Ashley Poston, featuring the book cover surrounded by vibrant text and illustrations, highlighting it as a 2024 Summer Reading List pick." class="wp-image-83896" style="width:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-A-Novel-Love-Story-Ashley-Poston.jpg 810w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-A-Novel-Love-Story-Ashley-Poston-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></a></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left" id="h-this-summer-will-be-different"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-Summer-Will-Be-Different-ebook/dp/B0CGF1V179/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W9GX4J63YYAR&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fb7WClwPoERsgu6vWJYPzkR6cYVv2Q_wryF85DL5NaMH4ESlP2T3AXcFwmi5gwn7DWz0kDlxJY75xwbT2Ele7b4_o0CaTZjIUdTPSdWvP5kJlRO69FCZSubFzhGDqtqEoCFvFyj05-MtUqzsQCXwMDzYiBBfa6XeSKozTXg6yA-ndIJTZRAia6akImnSd7j5DzDjSq3bHfJRnkIpsWx0dcTphzDnXFBfdczvj-WeGIU.6fBioJygUMCXD2vj78iDcPi8atR-FE5335CRJuThdX4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=this+summer+will+be+different+carly+fortune&amp;qid=1713393549&amp;sprefix=this+su%2Caps%2C139&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This Summer Will Be Different</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I am anxious to read Carley Fortune&#8217;s latest. I loved her debut novel but wasn&#8217;t a huge fan of last year&#8217;s summer reads. Hoping <a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-Summer-Will-Be-Different-ebook/dp/B0CGF1V179/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W9GX4J63YYAR&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fb7WClwPoERsgu6vWJYPzkR6cYVv2Q_wryF85DL5NaMH4ESlP2T3AXcFwmi5gwn7DWz0kDlxJY75xwbT2Ele7b4_o0CaTZjIUdTPSdWvP5kJlRO69FCZSubFzhGDqtqEoCFvFyj05-MtUqzsQCXwMDzYiBBfa6XeSKozTXg6yA-ndIJTZRAia6akImnSd7j5DzDjSq3bHfJRnkIpsWx0dcTphzDnXFBfdczvj-WeGIU.6fBioJygUMCXD2vj78iDcPi8atR-FE5335CRJuThdX4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=this+summer+will+be+different+carly+fortune&amp;qid=1713393549&amp;sprefix=this+su%2Caps%2C139&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This Summer Will Be Different</a>&#8230;well, is different haha!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-Summer-Will-Be-Different-ebook/dp/B0CGF1V179/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W9GX4J63YYAR&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fb7WClwPoERsgu6vWJYPzkR6cYVv2Q_wryF85DL5NaMH4ESlP2T3AXcFwmi5gwn7DWz0kDlxJY75xwbT2Ele7b4_o0CaTZjIUdTPSdWvP5kJlRO69FCZSubFzhGDqtqEoCFvFyj05-MtUqzsQCXwMDzYiBBfa6XeSKozTXg6yA-ndIJTZRAia6akImnSd7j5DzDjSq3bHfJRnkIpsWx0dcTphzDnXFBfdczvj-WeGIU.6fBioJygUMCXD2vj78iDcPi8atR-FE5335CRJuThdX4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=this+summer+will+be+different+carly+fortune&amp;qid=1713393549&amp;sprefix=this+su%2Caps%2C139&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="810" height="810" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-This-Summer-Will-Be-Different-Carley-Fortune.jpg" alt="Graphic promoting Summer Reading List for 2024 with a book titled &quot;This Summer Will Be Different&quot; by Carley Fortune, highlighted as part of the &quot;2024 Summer Reads&quot; series by" class="wp-image-83908" style="width:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-This-Summer-Will-Be-Different-Carley-Fortune.jpg 810w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-This-Summer-Will-Be-Different-Carley-Fortune-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></a></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-paris-widow"><a href="https://amzn.to/4aDv3db" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Paris Widow</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8220;WHAT&#8221; is my thought for every single Kimberly Belle book I read &#8211; her plot twists are so much fun to keep up with. I can&#8217;t wait for <a href="https://amzn.to/4aDv3db" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Paris Widow</a>. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://amzn.to/4aDv3db" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="810" height="810" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-The-Paris-Widow-Kimberly-Belle.jpg" alt="A promotional image for a book titled &quot;The Paris Widow&quot; by Kimberly Belle, surrounded by the text &quot;Summer Reading List for 2024&quot; and colorful decorative elements." class="wp-image-83904" style="width:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-The-Paris-Widow-Kimberly-Belle.jpg 810w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-The-Paris-Widow-Kimberly-Belle-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></a></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-next-mrs-parrish"><a href="https://amzn.to/4aU7Gf0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Next Mrs. Parrish</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Years ago I read The Last Mrs. Parrish and oh.my.word. It was un-put-down-able! I can&#8217;t wait to dig into <a href="https://amzn.to/4aU7Gf0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Next Mrs. Parrish</a> {although there is <em>no way</em> it can be as good!}</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://amzn.to/4aU7Gf0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="810" height="810" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-The-Next-Mrs.-Parrish-Liv-Constantine.jpg" alt="Graphic promoting &quot;The Next Mrs. Parrish&quot; for the Summer Reading List for 2024, featuring the book cover with a woman in a pink dress holding an umbrella." class="wp-image-83903" style="width:420px;height:auto" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-The-Next-Mrs.-Parrish-Liv-Constantine.jpg 810w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-The-Next-Mrs.-Parrish-Liv-Constantine-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></a></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-unwedding"><a href="https://amzn.to/49F3FKA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Unwedding</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Do you get excited when a book takes place in a place you&#8217;ve been? I do! <a href="https://amzn.to/49F3FKA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Unwedding</a> is a who-dun-it I can&#8217;t wait to add to my Kindle!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://amzn.to/49F3FKA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="810" height="810" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-The-Unwedding-Ally-Condie.jpg" alt="Colorful graphic featuring a book cover titled &quot;The Unwedding&quot; by Ally Condie, surrounded by text &quot;Summer Reading List for 2024&quot; against a light background." class="wp-image-83906" style="width:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-The-Unwedding-Ally-Condie.jpg 810w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-The-Unwedding-Ally-Condie-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></a></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/49G64Va" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">What Have You Done?</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is another book that comes out late summer but I&#8217;ve already pre-ordered because I know Shari Lapena&#8217;s books are always a great thriller. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://amzn.to/49G64Va" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="810" height="810" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-What-Have-You-Done_-Shari-LaPena.jpg" alt="Colorful promotional image for a book titled &quot;What Have You Done?&quot; by Shari Lapena, featuring a book cover with a rural road and a distant car, surrounded by captions about the Summer Reading" class="wp-image-83909" style="width:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-What-Have-You-Done_-Shari-LaPena.jpg 810w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-What-Have-You-Done_-Shari-LaPena-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></a></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-husbands-amp-lovers"><a href="https://amzn.to/3vYMHsK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Husbands &amp; Lovers</a></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I am a sucker for a dual perspective/dual timeline book. <a href="https://amzn.to/3vYMHsK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Husbands &amp; Lovers</a> seems like it will be a summer hit and I&#8217;m excited to read it!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://amzn.to/3vYMHsK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="810" height="810" src="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-Husbands-Lovers-Beatriz-Williams.jpg" alt="Colorful graphic promoting &quot;Summer Reading List for 2024&quot; featuring the book cover of &quot;Husbands and Lovers&quot; by Beatriz with the title &quot;Books I Want to Read&quot; above" class="wp-image-83900" style="width:420px" srcset="https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-Husbands-Lovers-Beatriz-Williams.jpg 810w, https://mollylynch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Reading-Ideas-Husbands-Lovers-Beatriz-Williams-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></a></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Do you have any books that I <em>must read?</em> Leave me a comment and let me know!</p>
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