Welcome to our first episode of Novel Nights, where we, Francesca from Under the Covers Book Blog, Laura from What to Read Next, and Victoria from the BiblioLifestyle, dive into all things summer! From books to read, summer lifestyle, and reading challenges, we have a lot to share.

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Novel Nights: Summer Lifestyle and Reading | Our Everything Summer Chat

Here’s a quick recap of what you can expect from this chat.

What’s Been Happening? 

We kicked off by catching up on our summer activities. Victoria and Laura both moved houses recently, sharing hilarious and stressful moving stories, and tips, especially about moving with a large book collection vs a digital library.

Summer Lifestyle Activities and Ideas 

We shared a variety of summer lifestyle ideas, including:

• Community Theater: Shakespeare by the Sea in South Florida.
• Seasonal Living Tips: Seasonal foods like strawberries and summer salads.
• Digital Detox: Taking breaks from screens and enjoying activities like reading by the pool.

Book Recommendations 

We also discussed our current summer reads and recommendations:

• Laura recommended hockey romances like The Game Changer by Lana Ferguson and Collide by Bal Khabra.
• Francesca highlighted a mix of genres with The Pairing by Casey McQuiston and Ne’er Do Well by Alexandra Vasti, along with upcoming reads like Big Witch Energy by Molly Harper and the cozy mystery backlist title Dead to Rights by Jasmine Webb.
• Victoria shared her love for the cozy mystery series Nonna Maria by Lorenzo Carcaterra and The Unwedding by Ally Condie

Find more of our 2024 summer book recommendations here.

Things to Watch

Francesca and Laura will watch Victoria’s recommendation: White Lotus. Victoria will watch the Netflix show, Ripley.

Resources and Guides 

We also encourage everyone to download Victoria’s summer reading guide, packed with book recommendations, summer activities, and even a fun summer reading challenge. Francesca introduced the Romanceopoly challenge, a year-long reading adventure that helps readers explore different genres and her latest free summer guide.

Upcoming Live Shows 

Stay tuned for our future live shows

We have an exciting calendar planned, and we can’t wait to chat with you every Thursday at 7 p.m. Eastern time.

Join the Conversation 

We want to hear from you! Share your summer reading plans, favorite seasonal activities, and how you’re embracing the summer vibes.

Read more

• 2024 Summer reading guide | book recommendations
• 2024 Most anticipated releases
• All Novel Nights episodes
• All our summer read book reviews

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