Lying about in the sun with a good book has to be one of the best parts of summer.
In no particular order here's ten of our fave summer reads to keep you entertained throughout the hols.
1) The Luxe series by Anna Godbersen
A rip-roaring-love-story-epic set 100 years ago. So witty and passionate you wish you were there, and so vivid you feel like you are.
2)Black Rabbit Summer by Kevin Brooks
Five friends meet up for what turns out to be the worst night of their lives. The fairground promises fun but provides shadows and mystery.
This gripping novel has done the rounds in the Slink office and everyone has enjoyed it, despite it being deeply dark in places.
3) Summers of the Sisterhood series by Ann Brashares
A fave amongst the Slink Team. The series perfectly captures the intimacy of great friendship, the ache of family stress and the pain of broken hearts. You won't put the books down as the four friends, laugh, love and grow over each summer.
4) Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
"There are thirteen reasons why your friend died - you're one of them". Gripping novel about how even the small things we do in life can have a dramatic effect on others. A great page turner that kept Slink Aiss entertained by the pool this summer.
5) What I Was by Meg Rosoff
Lonely schoolboy Hilary is struggling to fit in when he meets Finn. This coming of age story captures the heartache of first love and takes you on a journey that ends with a twist. Switch Charlie thought it was brilliant.
6)The Railway Children by E. Nesbit
It'll take you back to being a kid and have you wanting to bake scones and do good to your neighbours Victorian stylee.
7) The Night World series by L. J. Smith
Stormed through the 'Twilight' series? Finished the 'Buffy' boxed set? Anne Riced out? Luckily for you there's no shortage of vamp/human love stories in this series of mini-novels. More than enough to sink your teeth into, some might say. (If they liked bad vampire puns. Which we obviously don't… that would be batty.)
8) Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café by Fannie Flagg
"It's a hot dusty American yarn of a book and a brilliant funny story!" Slink Anna
9) The Diary of Anne Frank
"This might seem an odd choice for a summer read as it's non-fiction and totally heartbreaking, but I re-read it recently and was reminded of just how incredible it is. It's so well written and honest. It's funny in places and really makes you relate to a situation that would otherwise be unimaginable. Just as the diary she calls 'Kitty' is Anne's friend, Anne will become one to you too." Slink Vicki.
10) The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Eddie dies trying to save a little girl. He awakens in the afterlife, where he learns that heaven is a place where your life is explained to you by five people who were in it.
This is a beautiful piece of fiction that'll have you hooked and make you think about the people you love.
Your suggestions for summertime reads - scroll to the bottom and send us more:
Charlotte , 16
The Return by Victoria Hislop, absolutely amazing. I couldn't put it down! Also, The Host by Stephanie Meyer, obviously all her other books have had huge recognition but this is phenomenal! x
Jess, 14
The Curse Of The Mega Boobied Bimbos, By Grace Dent. Its an amazing book, all about friendship and love. You can really relate to it.
Amy, 14
Ways to live forever by Sally Nichols. Its a fiction book but a lot of research must of gone into it. Its very sad and even i had a tear at the end though i knew from the back of the book what was coming.
Elly, 16
the Time Travellers wife, is due to be released at the cinema this month and i hightly suggest the book. its thrilling and very tragic. A fantastic read!!
Sophie, 13
Hazel Not a Nut is a Really Good Book About a Girl that Gets Bullied but Soon Discovers That the bully suffers more then she does. ITS JUST SUCH A GOOD BOOK!
Steffany, 16
my favourite summer reads have to be Louise Rennison The Georgia Nicolson series, they are soo good these are the only books that i can't put down once i start reading them read 5 on my holiday this year and have finally read them all but i think i will take them on holiday next year to read again. :)
Hannah, 15
The Lovely Bones- so sad, but so good and makes you think. One of my favourites. One to laugh and cry at.
Josie, 15
My sister's keeper - a moving tale of love and friendship that will touch the hearts of every reader.
stacy, 14
I read luxe ages ago! its a really good book! It's just like reading pride and prejudice and all those old novels but in a more fun way! yay!
Holly, 17
'How I Live Now' by Meg Rossoff. Amazing story, it has everything, romance, incest, war, death, courage and life a great book that carries every emotions a brilliant read :)
Fiona, 13
Don't Forget Harry Potter! Any Harry Potter is a perfect summer read. Also the Chronicles of Narnia are short but good to read over the Summer!
Laura, 14
I suggest the twilight saga! Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, i loved the books and mine are nearly falling apart i've read them so much!
sally, 16
read the cherub series, they might be aimed for younger boys, but there easy reading, funny, and you get hooked immediatly!! :D
meryam, 12
The Mates Dates series.These are great teen books about 4 girls who are bffs and all the things they have to go through. There are a few books from each girls point of view. They are gr
Bridie, 15
Atonement By Ian McEwan Truly is a Lovely book! It describes true passionate love and also the separation of it and how the simple deed of sinning costs repentance, atonment! =D
Kathryn, 14
Some really good books are the house of night series by P.C and Kirsten Cast. They are like twilight but better!I got the books yesterday and ifnished the first one today- and they're not short! they're really hooking :) enjoy reading :D
Hollie-Leigh, 14
'Are These My Basoomas I see Before me' has jus recently come out and I'm tying to save it for my holiday. It's by Louise Rennison, and it's the final book in the Georgia Nicholson series. If you haven't read any of them, you should. You just can't put them down, an they are like a bible to go by!
sacha , 13
someone like you, it's beautiful & amazing, about two best friends, and one needs the other more than ever, when her boyfriend dies in a road accident, and finds out shes pregnant with his baby.
jess thay , 15
i highly recommend what i was because i read it an i thought i was fantastic and really different atm i am reading a bridged version of Wuthering Heightsand reading Harry Potter again and writing my own novel lmao i'm on 35, 772 words so far i have been writing since easter :L
Georgiana , 16
Triumph of the water lili by Stella Ify Osammor is an amazing book about friendship, trials and tribulations,love and pride. It makes you feel on such a fundamental level-it's unexplainable.An absolute must read. Simply amazing!
Stevie, 14
Ugly by Constance Brisoce. Its about her child hood and about the way her mother would abuse her. Its heartbreaking but it opens your eyes to abuse to children.
Emily, 17
"The Great Gatsby" is a fantastic book. We were studying it in my English class this year, but, far from it being stuffy and dull like some of the other books we had to read, it was really "Great"! (haha) Set in 1920's America, it's glamourous and gripping, full of the antics of high society - gossip, affairs, adultery, and, ultimately, tragedy. It had me hooked from beginning to end!!
Natasha, 14
Omigawsh,, the film of fried green tomatoes made me cry but it is a fab story. The twilight saga is always a winner, the book is so better than the film and the Da Vinci code is a good thriller xxx have a good summer xxx
Jocy, 17
Looking For Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines and Paper Towns, all by John Green are brilliant. They need to be ordered of Amazon as they're not available in England yet but they've won lots of awards in the US and are hilarious yet mature, perfect for teenage boys and girls who want to read something light-hearted but thought provoking (:
Frances, 13, 13
The House of Night Series is great for Twilight fans who beeds more vampires.With more twists into the myths of vampires and their relationship with humans its an excellent summer read.
Eve, 13
I think all the Series of Unfortunate Events books. They are a brill read and will get you sitting at the edge of your seat. They are fascinating for all ages. There are 13 series but most people has seen the film, but that was only a little bit. If you read these books you will find the darkness and mystery of three children
jade, 16
Noughts and Crosses Series by Malorie Blackman is amazing. It is such an interesting and heart breaking story and made me realise how awful prejudice is. It made me cry but theyre some of the best books i have ever read!
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