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Six Picks: Summer Reads

Get the sunscreen ready: Emma and Abbe's six summer reads will have you glued to your lounge chair.

By Abbe Wright • 3 years ago
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There’s nothing better than a summer read. You’ve got a long, warm day stretched out in front you and a delicious book on your lap—what’s more satisfying than that? Whether you’re on vacation, sitting poolside, or relaxing in your own backyard, these six novels are compulsively readable and transportive. Watch the video below for RIF editors Abbe and Emma’s recommendations for awesome, newly released summer reads.

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