4.26 avg rating — 7,004,178 ratings

"Beautifully written and thought-provoking"

4.30 avg rating — 4,910,080 ratings

"A love story that is told very well"

4.09 avg rating — 895,848 ratings

"The philosophy in this book is so well put. Perfect for summer."

4.33 avg rating — 2,540,957 ratings

"Sad, lovely, and short so you can fit it into your suitcase while on vacation"

4.30 avg rating — 522,548 ratings

"An excellent read that's perfect for a summer book club"

3.72 avg rating — 217,504 ratings

"This book reads like a fantasy and makes you appreciate both the past and the potential of the future."

3.94 avg rating — 1,770,582 ratings

"beautifully written, excellent for a debate with friends"

4.12 avg rating — 5,802,833 ratings

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4.03 avg rating — 209,926 ratings

"This book has a lot to interpret and think about regarding the wild vs. civilization."

3.92 avg rating — 480,325 ratings

"Very much like White Fang, but going in the opposite direction."

4.20 avg rating — 142,056 ratings

"Perfect if you're vacationing in Hawaii."

4.02 avg rating — 178,008 ratings

"Beautifully written, also nice and short, perfect for a vacation read."

3.94 avg rating — 329,421 ratings

"Not a happy book, but nicely written all the same."

3.98 avg rating — 328,892 ratings

"A haunting read that pulls you in within the first few pages."

4.36 avg rating — 3,550,962 ratings

"Perfect cultural read. A must."

4.49 avg rating — 371,204 ratings

"Stephen King writes really well."

4.02 avg rating — 180,029 ratings

"It's not about summer, but it's so lovely, with so much to think about afterwards"

4.35 avg rating — 1,211,032 ratings

"Perfect for kids and adults alike, it forces you to think about how you interact with someone who is different"

3.81 avg rating — 203,155 ratings

"Very philosophical"

4.11 avg rating — 802,694 ratings

"A great book about African culture vs. Christianity. Great for fans of anthropology"

4.10 avg rating — 1,505,092 ratings

"Always good, it takes you on a ride"

3.95 avg rating — 21,456 ratings

"A happy book that makes you want to make a more positive impact on the people around you."

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"Bittersweet, beautifully written"

4.13 avg rating — 132,528 ratings

"Excellent historical fiction with magical realism"

4.39 avg rating — 600,677 ratings

"A graphic graphic novel, but very thought-provoking"

4.20 avg rating — 5,615,011 ratings

"A serious read"

4.31 avg rating — 1,489,081 ratings

"A good read about how you approach war"

4.16 avg rating — 125,046 ratings

"A haunting read."

3.99 avg rating — 64,879 ratings

"Very thought-provoking about death and racism in the South"

4.18 avg rating — 3,488,753 ratings

"A good mystery with great characters"

4.30 avg rating — 4,540,731 ratings

"Perfect adventure read for summer, with a wonderful writing style."

4.62 avg rating — 4,170,953 ratings

"Always good for summer reading"

3.86 avg rating — 1,054,138 ratings

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