Summer is here! And that means time for summer reading. Whether you’ll be lounging on the beach or getting a few pages in while the kids nap, we have a book for you!
A fast-paced mystery is the perfect beach read! In Silent Cry, the charm of a small town is shattered when one of the community’s golden girls is found murdered. The local detective has never faced such a violent crime before, and as she looks into the victim’s past, she discovers secrets that tell her the killer may be closer than she thinks. When a newcomer to the town is murdered, she knows it for sure: Seneca Falls has a serial killer on its hands. Prepare to read this book on the beach all day because you won’t be able to put it down!
Summer is a time to reset, and Surviving Life will give you tools to do just that. This is a memoir of dozens of Dr. Tom Schneider’s true stories: from devilish schoolboy hijinks and death-defying heroics during his time in the military to medical miracles and a heated disagreement with his boss, the US surgeon general. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll get advice from someone who restarted his career several times and has beaten every ailment in the book. This summer, discover the value of humorous wisdom from someone who’s survived it all.
Looking for a gift for your dad for Father’s Day? Look no further! In this military fiction book of epic proportions, find out what a father will do to save his family—and his country. After an apocalyptic event, Andy, a retired marine, must reunite with his band of brothers and forge surprising alliances to fight for his freedom and uncover what the government is hiding.
If you’re a BookTok girl looking for your next fantasy read, you’ve found it! Mors Obliviscens follows a young woman in the afterlife who has no idea who or where she is. The Grim Reaper brings her back to an abandoned cabin, where she tries to recover her memories. As she witnesses the Reaper retrieve the souls of the dead, she realizes that this mystery is much bigger than she could’ve imagined. Perfect for readers of Holly Black and Cassandra Clare, this book is a twisted treat sure to satisfy fantasy lovers.
If you have studied or lived abroad or if you travel often, this funny, insightful memoir will remind you of all the confusion and fun you’ve had as a fish out of water in a new place. When Melanie moved to the Czech Republic in the nineties to help the country transition from communism to capitalism, she had no idea what she was in for. As it turned out, in her new home, no meant yes, cows lived in houses, and beer was always a good idea. Laugh and learn alongside Melanie as she finds her way on an exciting, sometimes illogical venture and discover the ups and downs of being an expat.
If you’re a science buff, you may not be looking for the typical beach read. To See Far is a comprehensive narrative of the United States’ and Russia’s journey to establishing the International Space Station. Jim Van Laak was charged with managing Russia’s participation and integrating the two nations’ space programs, something many thought impossible. In this sweeping portrayal of NASA’s road to ISS, discover untold anecdotes and consider a new vision of the world, one that shows us how rivals can work together to make the world a better place.
Whether you’re globetrotting or having a staycation, everyone needs a good book to take their mind off work, no matter the season. Check out the Ballast Books website for more great summer reads!