Friday Mood Recs: Last gasp of summer reads
10 books to help you stretch the season through the long weekend
Hey readers,
Labor Day Weekend marks the last hurray of summer for many in the U.S. While school has been in session for weeks here and there’s no sign of a chill in the air, it still feels appropriate to mentally shift to fall as the calendar turns to September. But who doesn’t want to stretch all the best parts of summer just a little bit longer?
Today I’m sharing ten books that would make perfect weekend reads if you want to hold onto the seasonal vibes a little bit longer. These are books that make great summer reads and might even feature summer settings, but they aren’t quintessential beach reads either. These books offer a slower pace or introspective tone that mirror the waning of the season. I hope you find something on this list to love!
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10 Last Gasp of Summer Reads
Fellowship Point by Alice Elliot Dark. I love books about female friendship and this is one of the best with a central relationship full of well-kept secrets, hidden resentments, and true abiding affection. This is a tome to savor so while you may not be able to finish it over the long weekend, trust me when I say you’re going to want to spend every free minute you have in Fellowship Point.
Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss. A favorite of mine to recommend, this book centers on the world’s strangest family vacation that somehow manages to get stranger. An archeological dig and a deep-seated fascination with ancient Britons infiltrate the psyches of the characters and threaten the fate of one reluctant participant.