Who hasn’t gotten into the habit of taking a book or two with them on long trips and holidays by the sea? Even though we live in a world where everything is becoming virtual, it sometimes feels good to tear our eyes away from our television, computer, and smartphone screens of all kinds, and get back to reading a good old-fashioned book (or on an e-reader, for those who are truly tech-savvy). Whether you’re a die-hard fan of thrillers, pulp fiction, or a devoted lover of romance stories, or you never miss an opportunity to read the latest Goncourt or Renaudot prize winner, you can never deny yourself a good reading session in the sunshine, on the beach, or in the garden… So, what are the must-read books this summer?
Biographies and testimonies are featured.
One trend is emerging in 21st- century literature: books in which the author speaks about themselves and tells their own story. The number of accounts of significant historical and current events is countless: terrorist attacks, personal narratives of life or travel in a war-torn country, love stories that turned into nightmares…
To say the least, the public is eager for this kind of reading! Among the must-read books this summer are books like I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai. It’s a harrowing account: the story of a 15-year-old Pakistani girl who was shot by a Taliban fighter while on a school bus.
This attack, of which she was a victim, occurred following an initial account she shared on a blog, in which she spoke of her desire to continue attending school despite the Taliban’s violence and their attempt to radicalize and stupefy the population. These are essential reading books, as they both educate and remind us of the ongoing need to fight, together, hand in hand, against all forms of obscurantism.
Many other accounts have been added to the long list of favorite books to read: notably, the now-famous * Vous n’aurez pas ma Haine* (You Will Not Have My Hate ) by Antoine Leiris, the story of a father who loses his wife in the November 13, 2015 attacks in Paris. But there are also lighter accounts, such as * Journal d’une Youtubeuse * (Diary of a YouTuber ), written by Noémie.
The books you absolutely must read, in winter as in summer, are sometimes the most classic ones
There’s no need to introduce Guillaume Musso, Anna Gavalda, David Foenkinos, Marc Levy, or Amélie Nothomb. These paperback stars flood bookstores and are extremely popular with the general public.
As for Amélie Nothomb, her latest novel is Riquet à la Houppe. Since the author typically publishes a book a year, you won’t be disappointed if you’ve just discovered her! You’ll have plenty to read this summer and every summer until 2020!
Which must-read books are among the best love stories of the moment? The Girl from Brooklyn, by Guillaume Musso, for example! The essential author is a great master of romantic stories, taking place in an idyllic setting, most often in the United States.
Finally, among the books you absolutely must read on the beach this summer, don’t miss out on a newcomer to the literary scene: Nina Léger, the young author of the novel Mise en pièces, which will definitely make you steamy since it deals with.
Finally, you can read whatever you like this summer. In any case, happy reading!