it has been a summer of easy, breezy, swoony reads for me this year (more than ever, i’d say!) and i’m rounding up 20 that i’ve read this june and july to give you some great recs!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonJuly 26, 2023all the rad reads, summer reading, romance, book recommendationsComment

A RAD Summer Reading Guide for 2023

In ten different categories, featuring a diverse range of authors, these 89 book recommendations include both new releases and former favorites, giving you an abundance of options for your summer reading adventures.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonMay 29, 2023summer reading guide, summertime, summer, rad summer reads, summer reading, 2022Comment

A 2022 RAD Summer Reading Guide

I hope this guide is a fun accompaniment to your summer, whether you’re staying at home in the AC (same) or traveling (stay safe!) or some mix of both. If our goal is to read one book this summer or 100, you’re in good company here.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonJune 3, 2022summer reading guide, summertime, summer, rad summer reads, summer reading, 2022Comment

RAD Summer Reads // 2021

Summer just screams “TIME TO READ!” to me… anybody else? I don’t just crave breezy beach reads in the summer either— I want a variety of things just like during the rest of the year, so that’s what you’ll find here, too! I’ve rounded up 15 favorites (a mix of old and new, fiction and nonfiction, from diverse authors) plus 5 new releases that are coming this summer.

Flight of Four: Summer Lovin'

There’s something about the summertime that seems to go SO WELL with steamier reads, am I right?! A good romance just works so well for a pool day or a beach trip. Here are four of my favorites!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonJune 21, 2019flight of four, summer reading, romance, book reviewsComment

RAD Summer Reads // 2019

I gathered up 30 of my favorite 4 and 5-star reads in a variety of genres to stack your summer reading shelves with the best books around. Happy summer reading, bookworms!

The RAD Stuff // Vol. 19

Simple beauty tricks, books, books, more books, beautiful words, the #1 travel destination on my list, and more!

Rachel DawsonJune 13, 2018the rad stuff, minimalism, vegan, summer reading, modern mrs. darcyComment

#COLLABOREADS: A Book in a Series

I didn't even mean for this to be the "book in a series" I read this month, but it happened and it worked and so here is my review!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonAugust 22, 2017collaboreads, fiction, summer, summer reading, series, book, book review, what rad reads 2017, what rad readsComment

#COLLABOREADS: A Summer Read

My summer read shouldn't come to a shock to you... because SHARKS.

Rachel DawsonJuly 25, 2017collaboreads, sharks, shark week, jaws, fiction, summer, summer reading, seasonal readingComment

What Book Should YOU Read This Summer?

I thought it would be fun to whip up a little quiz for you to see what book YOU should read this summer! Answer a quick 5 questions and find out!

13 Tricks to Help You Read 100+ Books a Year

This year, I've already read over 100 books, and people are constantly asking me "HOW DO YOU READ SO MUCH?!" so I thought it would be fun to share the best tips and tricks I know.

My August 2016 Reads

A week on a beach, 4 flights, and a brand new Kindle sure help you plow through books... check out the TWELVE I read in August!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonAugust 31, 2016book review, what rad reads, books, library, kindle, vacation, summer reading, summerComment

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