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We’ve been chatting (or, I suppose, writing) with you a lot about places to visit in the summer, areas to take your exercise outside, and delicious summer foods to keep you in the “sun’s out” mood. But what if running isn’t your thing, or maybe your feeling like some solitude during your outside time? Well, we thought now might be a great time for a summer reading list; after all, we spend all year wading through dense research material and don’t really get time to branch out into the worlds of non-fiction memoirs, fantasy, mystery, and more that we might like to.

With this in mind, and with the fabulous new book-inspired movies coming out these months, here are some great titles from us and others that should keep you occupied, entertained, and feeling fabulous in the warm months.

1. The beach reads 

2. The travel reads 

3. The memoirs 

4. For the nature lovers 

5. Science Fiction Fans 

6. The “Best Summer 2016” books, so Publishers Weekly says!

7. Bringing the kids to the park or beach with you? Check this list out for notable kids reads of 2016 

If these sites don’t give you enough reading to fill up your time when you’re not doing research, then I don’t know what will! That being said, don’t forget to check out the many Toronto libraries in the area to read to your heart’s content, for free (best word in our vocabulary, right?). If you do find a book that you just have to have, BMV books on Bloor St. is also a great place to pick up gently used books for awesome prices; so you’re guaranteed a good read in spite of the student budget.  So, grab a book and your favourite summer drink, and get reading! See you in the sun J