5 Fantastic Books to Keep Your Kids Reading All Summer

by MK French

School's out (or will be soon)! Studies have shown that when kids do not read during the summer, they can lose half a grade level or more in reading skills. This "summer slide" effects other academic areas as well. Beyond the educational benefits, instilling a life-long love of reading will benefit your kids throughout life. Here are 5 books to keep your kids reading all summer.

5 Books to Read at the Beach

by Susan Roberts

It's May and one of my favorite times of the year to go to the beach - in fact, I've already spent two weekends in the South Carolina low country.  Today, I have reviews of 5 new books that are about the East coast beaches from the Jersey shore to Florida.  Pick one of them up and let it help you think about a trip to the beach.

The Good Twin by Marti Green ~ A Review

by Donna Huber

When I started The Good Twin, I wasn't sure I could finish. The idea that a sibling could plot the murder of her twin just didn't sit right with me. But I'm glad I kept going. It is a great thriller.

From the YA Bookshelf - In Sight of Stars by Gae Polisner (sponsored by @JB_Lynn_author)

This post is sponsored by JB Lynn, author of The Hitwoman in a Pickle.

by Kathleen Barker

Life's wounds come at us from many directions.  They are William Shakespeare's "slings and arrows of outrageous fate".  Sometimes they are delivered by those closest to us.  Sometimes they aren't even true.  The wound is real, but not the perceived hurt behind the arrow.

Grumpy Fake Boyfriend by Jackie Lau ~ A Review

by MK French

Will is a scifi author that prefers to be alone or play board games with his family. His friend asks him for a favor - to pretend to be his little sister's boyfriend at a weekend getaway her ex and his new girlfriend will be attending. What could possibly go wrong with that plan?

Furyborn by Claire Legrand ~ A Review

by MK French

1st chapter, 1 paragraph (and a bit more)

Amazon affiliate links are used on this site. A free book was provided for an honest review.

By Invitation Only by Dorothea Benton Frank ~ A Review #MondayBlogs

by Susan Roberts

Dorothea Benton Frank has been publishing books since 1999 and I am happy to say that I've read every one of them. Her books are Southern Fiction at its best and are the first indication every year that summer is just around the corner. This book is a bit different for her because the South Carolina beach is not a 'character' in the book but it still has her signature style and is a fantastic read that will have you laughing out loud during parts of it.

WIlliam Wilde and the Necrosed by @DavisAshura ~ An @Audible_com Review

by Donna Huber

Schools out (or will soon be) and it is always difficult to keep the kids reading. William Wilde and the Necrosed by Davis Ashura will keep your tweens and teens entertained. Get the audiobook and share the experience as a family.