Looking for your next great read? We asked a few Guarini community fellows to share the books that kept them turning pages this summer. From mysteries to romances to quiet reflections, here’s what’s been on their nightstands.
📖 The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Recommended by Kathleen Paul
Kathleen describes this dual-timeline mystery—set at a summer camp in the 1950s and 1970s—as “a fun read that kept me hooked,” with complex, morally gray characters you won’t soon forget.
💕 Summer Romance Picks
Recommended by Stuti Agrawal
Stuti suggests three feel-good favorites for when you’re in the mood for love stories with humor, heart, and a touch of swoon:
- The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
- Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
- Happy Place by Emily Henry
🌾 A Month in the Country by J. L. Carr
Recommended by Pradipta Debnath
This short, beautifully written novel follows a World War I veteran who spends a summer restoring a church mural in a quiet Yorkshire village. Pradipta says it’s a story of peace, kindness, and healing—one that leaves a “bittersweet, lingering feeling” long after the final page.
✨ Whether you’re into mysteries, romances, or quiet contemplations, these fellow-approved picks offer plenty of options to curl up with as the seasons change.
