Summer Reading List 2020

This past Monday kicked off the unofficial start to summer!

With that in mind I thought I would share my Summer Reading List with y'all.

Some of these are repeats from last year because honestly I did not get very far on my list last year. With a little more free time this year I am hoping to knock out all of these on top of any book club books.

If you are in need of some new summer reads check out my list below.

1. Winter in Paradise

This is one that was on the list last year and I never got around to reading it. I finally bought the book a few weeks ago, so I will definitely be reading it soon!

2. Where the Crawdads Sing

This is another that was on last years list that never got read. I also bought this one a few weeks ago, so I will be reading it this summer for sure! 

3. The Jetsetters

This seems like such a good summer beach read! 

4. Daisy Jones & The Six

I've heard really good things about this and the synopsis sounds really good! 

5. In Five Years

I'm currently reading this and it's so good. It had a lot of buzz a few months ago and I was stoked when it got picked for our book club read.

6. Jessica Simpson Open Book

This is another I've already read. I am not normally an autobiography person, but this might honestly be one of my favorite books! It was so so good! 

7. American Royals

I'm pretty sure this was a book for the Read Heads Book Club. If you are a Toaster you will know what I'm talking about. If not, you should check out the podcast The Read Heads Book Club. 

8. The Rest of the Story

I think this was suggested in my book club once and never got picked. The synopsis sounds really good though.

9. Before we were Strangers

 This book is honestly really freaking hard to find. I linked the kindle version. That and an audio version is the only one I can find. It sounds so so good though! 

10. Red, White & Royal Blue

This is another book that seems like a light and fun beach read.

11. Last Mrs. Parrish

Another one I have heard so many rave reviews about. One of my friends said it's the best book she's ever read! Bold statement! 

12. The Miseducation of Henry Cane

Any Younger fans here? This is another book from the series. I also read Marriage Vacation, which is from the series. It was pretty good!

13. Love at First Like 

This seems like a fun one to read. Definitely a great pick for when you are laying by the pool.

14. Big Summer

If it's got the word Summer in the title it's got to be a good summer read. 

15. All These Beautiful Strangers

This one makes the list because as much as I love a fun/easy read in the summer I do like my fair share of mystery/thriller. 

16. The Last House Guest

This one is also a mystery/thriller. I always like to mix things up! 

So there you have my 2020 summer reading list. I hope to get through a lot more than I did last year. I have already read 1 of the books and own 3 or 4 so I think the odds are in my favor. 

Do you have any good book recommendations? I always love a good book suggestion. 

What I Bought 3.23

Happy Sunday!
I usually never post on the blog on Sunday. In all honesty I had all intentions of getting this post up on Friday and it just didn't happen.
This past week I had an idea for a new post series. The series is "What I Bought This Week". At the end of each week I thought it could be interesting to share with y'all all the things I purchased.

I want to preface with I  understand that some people aren't shopping right now and that's ok and totally understandable. I realize that some people will think this is highly inappropriate given the timing and everything that's going on. I also understand where you are coming from. However, this is a fashion and lifestyle blog and hopefully somewhere you come for inspiration and possibly even aspiration. I will also say a lot of the things this week are justifiable for staying sane during quarantine.
So read on below if you are curious about what I bought this week.

Dining Room Table
J and I are both working from home now. We don't have an office and are setup at the kitchen table. With us both having a monitor and a laptop there is just not enough space. I found this table for pretty cheap and knew we could use it for a little while in our new house as well. We also have had our dining room table for 3 years now and it was a hand me down. This was much needed.
Adidas Ultraboost
I have been running outside 4-5 times a week since all the gyms closed. I get really bad shin splints and my running shoes were about a year and a half old. I decided to treat myself to a new pair. I found them on Amazon for a really good deal. They are also 30% off at Nordstrom right now.
Reusable Straws
We finally ran out of our plastic straws and I decided not to buy more. We have metal ones but my friends recommended these to me. I love them and so does J.
Blue Light Glasses
I need new glasses really bad. (It's on my list of things to do this year.) Until I can get new ones I thought I would try out some blue light ones since I am always on my phone or computer.
Where the Crawdad Sings
Really hoping to read a bunch during this time. I got this one, Winter in Paradise, and the Jessica Simpson one to start off with.
Colored Pencils
I've had an adult coloring book for a while and never gotten around to using it. Finally got some colored pencils and will be coloring this afternoon. If you need a coloring book I thought this one & this one looked good.
Self Tanner
It was on sale last week and being tan makes me feel better.
Tula Day and Night Moisturizer
This was also on sale and I use this stuff daily so thought it was a good time to get a backup.

I hope y'all liked this post. This week I bought some really random stuff I feel like. I probably won't do this every week, but thought it seemed like a fun/good way to share products with y'all.
As always I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. If you need to talk I'm always here! Send me an email, leave a comment or slide into my DMs on insta.

5 on Friday Quarantine Edition

Happy Friday!

I'm so happy it's Friday. 

It's been a very crazy and very busy week! 
I'm so excited to bring back the 5 on Friday today. It's definitely been a while.

Today's 5 on Friday is geared towards what's currently going on. I've got some great things to help you get through the quarantine.

 1. 5 lounge wear pieces I'm loving! 

1. Tie  dye short set from Target. I just bought this and it's so cute.
Shorts
Sweatshirt
2. Tie dye sweatsuit. This is currently in my cart. 
Sweatshirt
Sweatpants
3. Lounge jumpsuit.
4. Sweatsuit short set. This one is also in my cart.
Shorts
Sweatshirt
5. Pink Joggers
These look so cozy! They are a bestseller! 

2. 5 Shows I want to Watch
1. Breaking Bad
We just started this right before everything happened.
2. Love is Blind
I know I'm SUPER behind on this one, but I've been busy. Can't wait to start it. 
3. Little Fires Everywhere
This one just came out. Need to get a Hulu account.
4. Elite
I've heard so many good things about this show. I'm super excited to start it. 
5. A Million Little Things
So many people have told me to watch this. It's honestly been on my "to-watch" list for almost a year. Hoping I can finally get around to watching.

3. 5 books I want to read

1. Jessica Simpson Open Book
This has been in my cart since it came out! 
2. In Five Years
I just heard about this book the other morning. It sounds so interesting. Definitely at the top of my list! 
3. Winter in Paradise
I have read a few books from this author and loved them. 
4. Daisy Jones & The Six
I'm really excited to read this book. It's currently in my cart along with 15 other books.
5. Where the Crawdads Sing
This has been on my list forever! Hoping to finally read it during this quarantine. 

Bonus 3. 5 Books I've read recently and recommend
1. The After Series
I LOVEEEEDD this series! It would be a great one to start because the books are longggg. 
2. The Wife Between & An Anonymous Girl
2 for 1 because they are by the same author. I really enjoyed these books. They are a little intense. Just a warning.
3. The Unhoneymooners
This is a good lighthearted quick read. 
4. The Perfect Couple
I love this author. This was my favorite book I've read by her. A little mystery, but not super intense. 
5. How to Walk Away
I liked this book more than I thought I would. 

4. 5 Organizational things I love

I feel like so many people are using this time to clean and organize. (Myself included)
Here are 5 pieces I have from Amazon that I love
1. Storage for Sunglasses
I love this storage for all my sunglasses. I put all the ones I wear regularly on top and the ones I wear less on the bottom.
2. Makeup Organizer
This is probably one of my favorite pieces I've bought from Amazon.
3. Shoe Organizer
I don't have this, but I think I need it! 
4. Makeup/Skincare Organizer
I like this for products I use everyday and my brushes.
5. Earring Organizer & Jewelry Organizer
I have one piece that is these two pieces together and it's great for all my jewelry. 

5. 5 At Home Workouts to Try
1. Tone It Up App
They are currently offering a free membership. 
2. POPSUGAR Fitness
I've done a few workout classes on this platform before. I believe it's also free.
3. Bikini Body Guide
I've done this before (not all the way through) and it's HARD! There's also no equipment needed.
4. Pure Barre On Demand
I had a subscription to this for a year and really liked it every time I used it.
5. Instagram
There are so many people doing at home workouts right now on Instagram live.
I think it's so great how people are coming together during this time. Just search for some and they should come up.

So there you have my quarantine 5 on Friday.
Is there anything else you would like to see from me during this time?
I know this is such a weird/crazy time and I'm trying to keep things as normal as possible around here. However, I think it would be weird to not address it at all.
There will definitely be a mix of content for the next little while.
I hope you all are doing well and are able to enjoy this upcoming weekend!

Summer Reading List

Happy Tuesday friends!

Today I wanted to share with y’all my Summer Reading list. It’s kind of funny because in school I always DREADED getting the summer reading list. And if I’m being honest, I usually would read the cliff notes version and just wing the assignments at the beginning of the semester. (Star student over here!! JK)

I have always enjoyed reading. (Even when I refused to read in school) I just like reading what I want to read and not what I’m forced to read. That being said, since joining a book club last fall, I have really gotten back into reading pretty regularly. I can usually finish a book pretty quickly so I thought why not make a list of books I want to read this summer? If you are in need of some summer beach reads the next 10 are what I will be reading by the water during these hot sunny months. (I’ve also added a couple at the end that I read last summer!)

1.    When Life gives you Lululemons by Lauren Weisberger

I love The Devil wears Prada (movie & book) and while I swear there was already a sequel (Revenge wears Prada anyone?) this is the sequel to The Devil wears Prada. This is definitely at the top of my list!

2.    Winter in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand

Elin Hilderbrand is the QUEEN of beach reads!! She has so many good ones that seem perfect for a long day basking in the sun. I read a couple of her books last year so I thought I would add this on to the list.

3.    Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus

I found this one on Emily’s blog (Life with Emily) and she gave it a good review. It sounds very PLL. I was obsessed with that series so sign me up for anything remotely similar. (Except for the new spinoff. I cannot do another 8 years of my life!!)

4.    The Perfect Liar by Thomas Christopher Greene

Another one I found on Life with Emily. (She reads SO much and does reviews every month! #goals)

This one sounds super suspenseful, which I always love.

5.    Where the Crawdad Sings by Delia Owens

I found this one on Reese Witherspoons book club list. A few of my friends also recently read it for a book club they are in and gave it good reviews. It’s based in North Carolina (which is where I’m from) and again has some mystery to it.

6.    All These Beautiful Strangers by Elizabeth Klehfoth

Like I said above I am always a sucker for anything mysterious and reminiscent of PLL. This one seems like it has both. I can’t wait to read this one. (Also found this on Life with Emily.)

7.    The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

I saw this one last fall on a ton of people’s blogs & IG. I think we actually almost read it in my book club. This one seems very lighthearted and fun which can be needed to break up all these murders, mystery & deceit in the other books.

8.    The Kissing Quotient by Helen Hoang

This is another book I saw on so many blogs and instagram posts that seems like a fun read. I feel like fun & cheerful books are what people gravitate to in the summer. And romance which this one and # 7 both have.

9.    The Party by Robyn Harding

This one involves a sweet 16 party and things going terribly wrong! I have had this on my list for a while! I actually found it while browsing the Target book section. (This is how I kicked off my summer reading list and I can already check it off the list. J)

10.                  It Happens in the Hamptons by Holly Peterson

Any book set in the Hamptons has summer beach read written all over it! I stumbled upon this book because it was part of a buy 2 get 1 free deal but I must say that I can’t wait to read it!

So there’s my summer 2019 reading list. I’m hoping I can move through these and add a few more in there before Labor Day. What kind of books do you like? What is currently on your must read list? I’d love to hear about them so I can add some to my list. I want to read more and start doing reviews. I’m hoping to share a book review soon on the first 5 books I read for book club. (Maybe in the next couple weeks.)

Thank you so much for stopping by. Let me know if you decide to read any of these based on my recommendation. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

P.S. Here are a few more books that are great summer beach reads.

1.  The Identicals by Elin Hilderbrand

2. The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand (This was one of my favorites!)

3. Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty

4. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty (Loved the book and LOVE the show!)