Summer Reading List, Part One
With the official start of summer just a few days away, we're sharing part one of our Summer Reading List. For the months of June, July, and August, instead of our usual monthly Book Club, we're sharing a series of novels, memoirs, and non-fiction that you can dive into all season long. After all, summer was made for staying up late reading in bed and falling asleep with a book in hand. First up, we're currently reading:
BOOK 1: "Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid
Perhaps one of the most anticipated books of 2020, Reid's debut novel revolves around Alix, a white 30-something affluent mother/social media influencer, and Emira, her black 20-something babysitter, set in Philadelphia. It's a timely story about race, class, privilege, and so much more.
BOOK 2: "Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race" by Reni Eddo-Lodge
We first heard about this book when the author was interviewed on The High Low Podcast, and we were instantly intrigued. The title alone is enough to make you want to read more, and the timing of this choice is intentional: We have so much to learn and work to do when it comes to white privilege, anti-racism, and becoming better allies for Black lives, and this book is just the beginning.
BOOK 3: "Normal People" by Sally Rooney
Some of you may have watched the recent Hulu adaptation of this book, but we're read-it-before-you-watch kind of folks, so we're eager to dive into Irish author Rooney's novel about Connell and Marianne—a modern love story about fascination, friendship, and the transformative power of relationships.