Spring Break Reading List
Something that I miss from childhood is the frequency of scheduled breaks. Fall break, winter break, spring break! This was always peak reading time for me, and I’d happily tear through the stack of “fun” reads that I’d compiled throughout the semester. Although I no longer have the luxury of school sanctioned time off, this time of year brings about a certain level of spring break nostalgia that has me thinking about what I’d read if I were headed on a trip. Maybe you’ve got a vacation or staycation on the calendar. Or, maybe it’s just a regular ol’Friday. Either way, this spring break reading list is sure to please!
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
If you’re in the mood for a little magical realism, The Husbands by Holly Gramazio provides just the right about of whimsy.
Lauren returns home after a night out to find a strange man in her apartment. Only he isn’t a strange man, he’s her husband. Just as she’s starting to come to grips with having a husband she’s never met, he goes upstairs to change a lightbulb. When a new man returns in his place, he brings with him a slightly altered life. Lauren quickly realizes that the attic is magic, with the ability to change her husband, and her life, on a whim. With so much change readily available, Lauren has to determine what she wants out of her life and how she wants to live it.
Under the Surface by Diana Urban
It’s no secret that I love themes. What could be a better theme for vacation reading than a book that features a vacation? This YA novel follows Ruby and Sean, two high school students thrilled to be in Paris for their senior trip. The city of light is full of possibility, and they’re hoping this is the place to move their relationship to the next level. But the trip quickly takes a turn from dream to nightmare when ruby and her friends get lost in the catacombs. What started as the trip of a lifetime quickly turns into a fight for survival.
I devoured this thriller and wrote a full length review that you can read here.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Long distance best friends Poppy and Alex have spent a weeklong vacation together every year. When their relationship hits a rough patch, Poppy decides to plan the perfect vacation to clear the air and bring them back together. But the cracks in their relationship run deeper than expected, and it may take more than a perfect vacation to make things right.
The Flat Share by Beth O’Leary
After getting dumped and evicted by her toxic ex, Tiffany Moore is in desperate need of a new place to live. Leon Twomey has the perfect solution. He works nights and Tiffany works days, so they can share his one bedroom apartment without ever having to meet. Naturally, the longer the arrangement lasts, the harder it is to go on without catching feelings.
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
Would it be a vacation reading list without a cheesy, guilty pleasure read? I think not! Whenever I’m looking for something fun and binge worthy, I love to reach for an Ali Hazelwood novel. Deep End just came out last month, and it checks all the boxes of a classic Hazelwood read.
This novel follows Scarlett Vandermeer, a D1 diver on the Stanford swim team. When her friend drunkenly sets her up with swimming legend Lukas Blomqvist, what starts as a casual fling quickly turns into more.
Readers should note, this one is Rated R.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
I’m of the belief that every vacation needs a solid thriller. If you also like a little thrill in your spring reads, this novel by the author of the popular A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series will keep you on the edge of your seat!
This book follows Bel Price as her family films a documentary about her mother’s mysterious disappearance. However, when Rachel miraculously reappears after 16 years, life as Bel knew it is flipped upside down.
Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
Amy’s mom is moving the family across the country for a fresh start. When she asks Amy to drive the family car from California to Connecticut, it seems like the perfect summer roadtrip. Except Amy hasn’t been able to drive since losing her dad. Enter Roger, the son of a family friend in need of a summer escape of his own. When Roger agrees to drive Amy across the country, what starts out as a strained acquaintanceship quickly develops into something more.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Harriet and Wyn have been together for years. As a friends to lovers success story, their relationship has long been a cornerstone in their close knit friend group. However, Harriet and Wyn broke up, and have yet to tell any of their friends. With the group’s annual summer trip to Maine on the horizon, Harriet and Wyn are forced to fake their relationship for one final week at the beach house. Naturally, pretending to still be engaged to the love of your life is easier said than done, and it isn’t long before feelings get caught in the cross fire.
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
Lily Wilder’s dream life seems farther out of reach than ever. Leo Grady, the love of her life, left her without explanation, and her beloved family ranch was sold out from under her. To make ends meet, Lily leads tourists on treasure hunts through the desert of Utah. When Leo and his friends find themselves on one of her tours, what starts as a benign trip through the desert quickly turns into the adventure of a lifetime.
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
After spending one magical day together, Fern and Will make a pact to reunite one year later at her family’s resort on the lake. When Will shows up ten years too late, Fern has to decide if what they had all those years ago is worth the risk of trying again.
Xx, M
Ps. Looking for more vacation inspired reads? Check out these warm weather reads.
