Inklings Publishing's Summer Picks
- K.M. Sokulski
- Aug 12
- 4 min read
Summer’s in full swing, and that means summer reads! Writers are avid readers, and our ever extending to be read (TBR) lists always accept new titles to match the season. Inklings Publishing’s caught the summer spirit and below you’ll find what they picked. Looking for a summer-themed read or a summer thrill? Check out our staff picks for the season!
Olympic Passion, Andrya Bailey
Have you ever watched balloons float away into a bright summer sky? Ever wonder where they go? What they see? In this book, six smiley face balloons escape from students on tour at the Statue of Liberty and take a trip around the world. Follow their journey on the map included and then expand your thinking with the activities on the last pages. Join the Smiley Face Blatoon on their cultural tour of our planet!
Why this book: "A steamy romance? Summer in Greece? What more do I need?"
Descendants of Avalon, J. Lynne Else
Genie's parents are getting divorced, and it's all her fault. Her best friends, Beth, Mei, and Whit, convince her to make a wish in the small Minnesota town's antique well. Genie thinks it's ridiculous, wishing for her parents to reunite, but what can it hurt? She's already ruined everything.At the well, a mysterious woman with a walking stick and twigs in her hair, like some sort of homeless mystic, warns the friends to beware. Their wishes are powerful magic. Scoffing at the notion, Genie and friends toss their coins in. That night otherworldly creatures try to kidnap each girl. Only Beth is captured.The three remaining friends gather at the well. A mysterious guy named Tristan says he knows where Beth has been taken. Only the power of Genie, Mei, and Whit's combined wishes can save her.
Why this book: "A thrilling YA Fantasy That Explores Friendship and Destiny...A MUST READ FOR SUMMER!"
Her Dark Inheritance, Meg Hafdahl
On the day her mother died, Daphne Forrest learned the devastating truth. She’d never really known the women who raised her, not even her real name. Fueled to unravel the tragic mystery behind her mother’s secrets, Daphne abandons all she knows, traveling to the bucolic yet sinister town of Willoughby, Minnesota. Navigating through the memories of her own bloody legacy, Daphne throws herself into the insular and haunting small town of her ancestors. She investigates the murder that led to her mother’s shame, with the help of charming, yet tortured, local Edwin Monroe. Edwin has a unique understanding of the darkness in Willoughby, and how the town holds a lurking threat more foreboding than any unsolved murder. As Daphne gets closer to the truth, Willoughby itself rebels against her. She bears witness to terrifying scenes from the past. Is her mother a murderer? Is this Daphne’s dark inheritance? Is she strong enough to battle an evil more frightening than her own past?
Why this book: "Summer thrills means summer chills! Total bonus that the protagonist isn't your typical heroin."
Daughter of Hades, Mack Little
Dinny and her brother make their escape from slavery on the pirate ship the Hades. It is the last place in the world Dinny imagined she’d meet the love of her life. Lei, a Chinese exile, recognizes Dinny as the woman of his destiny. But their new life is shattered when her former owner seeks his revenge. With the help of their friends, family, and colleagues, Dinny and Lei will face the challenges of finding love and happiness in the Caribbean world of the 17th century.
Why this book: "A spicy pirate romance, need I say more? Total plus that it's a perfect read for Pride Month!"
Her Dark Inheritance, Meg Hafdahl
Roberto Duran, intrepid Houston attorney, is called in to help clear the name of a young Mexican socialite who is caught at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport with cocaine in the lining of his luggage. As the grandson of Don Jose, owner of Bancomer, he swears the drugs are not his. Don Jose believes him and hires Roberto Duran. Together with the help of private investigator Luis Gil, Roberto delves into the world of the Mexican cartels to find the evidence he needs to clear his client, but will Roberto survive and arrive in time to put his case on at court?
Why this book: "An adrenaline-fueled action-thriller that's as good, if not better then the summer action blockbusters."
Smiley Face Blatoon, Lady Nefari Ydarb
Have you ever watched balloons float away into a bright summer sky? Ever wonder where they go? What they see? In this book, six smiley face balloons escape from students on tour at the Statue of Liberty and take a trip around the world. Follow their journey on the map included and then expand your thinking with the activities on the last pages. Join the Smiley Face Blatoon on their cultural tour of our planet!
Why this book: "A great children's book, very informative, I enjoyed it as much as my 12 year old nephew did."
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