SFF: The 5 Books That Scream Summer (to You)

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#46: The 5 Series You Want to Finish Reading... Someday

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#49: The 5 Books That Had You at "Hello"
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#52: The 5 Mistakes You Made With Your Blog You Wish You'd Never Done in the First Place
#53: The 5 Choices You Made With Your Blog That You're Most Happy About
#54: The 5 Books That Scream Summer (to You)
For the 5th of June: #55: The 5 Books That Take You to Your Happy Place

A Countdown of

The 5 Books That Scream Summer (to You)

5. Vicious (Vicious #1) by V.E. Schwab
I'm not that partial to superhero tales (save for X-men, but that's another story) but Vicious is one of those superhero/supervillain books I did really enjoy last summer. It reminded me of summer because summer blockbusters often have a superhero flick (or three) among their ranks anymore.

4. Pirates! by Celia Rees
A YA historical fiction I read as a teen (in the summertime, if I recall right) this one gives you both an adventure tale and an informative look at pirates, slavery, and the place of women in the 1700s. It reminds me of summer because... Pirates!

3. The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher (series starts with Storm Front)
Despite a lack of summer-y themes, The Dresden Files have always reminded me of summer- maybe because they harken back to my Harry Potter series rereads, which I also used to do over the summer.

2. Kesrith (The Faded Sun #1) by C.J. Cherryh
Set on a desert planet, Kesrith (name of the book and the planet) isn't the fastest-paced book, but it does fit my idea of a summer read. Filled with alien beings and cultures, it brings you to a different place in the universe... one perhaps only perceptible beneath the stars on a warm summer's night.

1. Moloka'i by Alan Brennert 
Another book named for the place it's set, Moloka'i is an island in Hawaii that used to be where people afflicted with Hansen's disease (AKA leprosy) were quarantined. Set over a long span of time, you get to see the island evolve, and Rachel (the main character) grow up. It reminds me of summer because Hawaii equals warmer weather, which as someone who grew up/lives where you get to see all four seasons (Winter, Still Winter, Summer, and Almost Winter), summer is the only time it's decently and generally reliably warm.

Which books remind you the most of summer? Do you plan to do any seasonal reading during the summer this year?