In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn welcomes listeners to the unofficial start of summer and shares her highly anticipated summer reading guide. LaShawn discusses her top picks from each category.
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The Official 2025 Summer Reading Guide
Books Mentioned in this episode:
Atmosphere By Taylor Jenkins Reid Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org |Amazon.com
One Golden Summer By Carly Fortune Barnes and Noble | | Bookshop.org |Amazon.com
What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org |Amazon.com
The Girl Who Grew Big By Laila Mottley Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org |Amazon.com
The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org |Amazon.com
Blessings and Disasters: The Story of Alabama By Alexis Okeowo Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org |Amazon.com
Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage Barnes and Noble| Bookshop.org |Amazon.com
Silvercloak by L.K. Steven Barnes and Noble| Bookshop.org | Amazon.com
Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood Barnes and Noble
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