Editors’ Picks: Summer Reads

With the last long weekend of summer fast approaching, we’re hitting the
beach with a bottle of SPF and a good book.

Anya Georgijevic, Beauty Editor
The
Paris Wife by Paula McLain

Ive been on a 1920s kick since… forever. This fictionalized story of a
tumultuous relationship between the womanizing literary legend Ernest
Hemingway and his first wife Hadley Richardson is just the right
combination of romance and jazz age nostalgia. $19.76 at www.chapters.indigo.ca

Kelsey Dundon, Lifestyle Editor
Game
of Thrones by George R. R. Martin

Leave it to HBO to get me so hooked on a series: Ive turned into a
full-on fantasy-lover. I couldnt wait to watch the third season of Game
of Thrones so I decided to do things the old-fashioned way: read my way
through it. The seriesis light reading yet each book is thick perfect
for stashing in your weekend bag. $21.97 at www.chapters.indigo.ca

Kait Kucy, Calgary Editor
Adventures
in Solitude by Grant Lawrence

The CBC’s Grant Lawrence recalls his long summers growing up in the
misty and wet depth of British Columbia’s Desolation Sound in this
perfect Canadiana piece of literature. Excellent for long weekends at
the lake or beach, this book will bring about new gratitude and love for
your Canadian surroundings. $17.78 at www.chapters.indigo.ca

Athena Tsavliris, Toronto Editor
The
Book of Marvels by Lorna Crozier

A friend dropped in for tea today with this book (and homemade jam
tarts) in her bag. It looks utterly charming. The perfect escape from
that 700-pager on the nightstand. $15.165 at www.chapters.indigo.ca

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
(Sponsored)

An ordinary walk to the corner mailbox sparks an extraordinary journey
of self-discovery in this tender, touching and captivating new novelthe
newest addition to Indigo Spotlight, a curated selection of outstanding
reads. $19.76 at www.chapters.indigo.ca

Christine Laroche, Montreal Editor
Gone
Girl by Gillian Flynn

The novel is dark, sneaky, and incredibly addictive, and Reese
Witherspoon seems to agree: The actress has bought the books film
rights. $16.47 at www.chapters.indigo.ca

Maria Tallarico, Managing EditorWho
Killed Mom? by Steve Burgess

Popular Vancouver writer Steve Burgess brings his trademark wit to this
tale of familial bond. His love for his mother Joan shines through every
quippy story, and his quest to both understand and honour the woman who
shaped him is quite touching. And did I mention how funny he is? Very.
$17.44 at www.chapters.indigo.ca