Summer reading list: The books we can’t stop recommending (part 2)

The Finance Girlies

Missing those childhood summers when you could read for hours without a care in the world? We're bringing back that magic with our favorite fiction, memoirs, and pure escapist reads for those lazy midsummer days.

In part 2 of our summer reading series, we're diving into seven categories of books designed for pure enjoyment. We also get honest about how our reading habits have evolved over the years, share what's currently stacked on our summer TBR lists, and challenge each other with book picks we have to report back on.

Whether you're craving light entertainment or something that completely transports you to another world, this episode will give you plenty of options for your summer reading stack.

📌 Time Stamps:

[00:05:00] "The one your book club will actually want to discuss"

[00:08:00] "Perfect beach read for lazy days"

[00:11:00] "Audio book for your summer road trip"

[00:16:00] "I can't put it down page-turner"

[00:19:00] "Guilt-free escape"

[00:24:00] "Cozy evening read"

[00:27:00] "Books that make you want to put your phone away"

[00:31:00] What's on our summer TBR lists

📚 Books Mentioned:

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

We Are The Beast by Gigi Griffis

Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

Educated by Tara Westover

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Breathless by Amy McCulloch

Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Claire Pooley

A Bit Much by Lindsay Rush

Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur

The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur

Instructions for Traveling West by Joy Sullivan

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

The Hour of Land by Terry Tempest Williams

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Shades of Magic trilogy by V. E. Schwab

Rich Girl Nation by Katie Gatti Tassin

Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

God of the Woods by Liz Moore

We Solve Murders by Richard Osmond

📩 Join The Finance Girlies on Substack: https://thefinancegirlies.substack.com/

💖 Email us your money questions: [email protected]

📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancegirlies/

🎉 Join The Finance Girlies Insiders by upgrading on Substack and enjoy:

Bonus episodes, starting with anonymous wedding confessions, money drama, and a full script workbook

Juicier convos that are too real (or too spicy) for the main feed

Real listener coaching sessions + deeper stories from our lives

Early access to Q&As, exclusive polls, and discounts on future events and products

Plus, surprise extras we’re cooking up behind the scenes

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancegirlies.substack.com/subscribe