This summer, a good book can give you the escape you need (even if you're spending more time with your toes in the grass of your backyard than on the sand of faraway shores). Because we know how much you love our annual POPSUGAR Reading Challenge, this year we're treating you to a summer edition!
Whether you're ready to get lost in a nail-biting thriller while soaking up rays at the park, sip on a fruity cocktail with a steamy rom-com in hand, or listen to a life-changing memoir on audiobook during a long road trip, these 20 summer-themed prompts will challenge you to expand your reading horizons for this season of sunny days and poolside lounging. Oh yeah, and don't forget to have fun! It's summer, remember? You get an A+ for participation!
Before you get started, be sure to join our exclusive POPSUGAR Book Club on Facebook, a well-read community of POPSUGAR editors and fellow readers from around the world. Whether you are looking for weekend reading recs, are stumped on a reading challenge prompt, or just want to chat about the latest page-turner you're obsessed with, this is the hotspot for book-lovers.
What are you waiting for? Get the full list ahead, and to help you get started, we're also sharing suggestions for what to read for all 20 prompts that make up the 2020 POPSUGAR Summer Reading Challenge.
— Additional reporting by Zara Patel