Six Books To Read Now That It's Finally Nice Out

Spring is finally here and it's time to get some Vitamin C! Whether you're sprawling out in a quiet park or hitting the beach, these books are perfect for outdoor reading!

1. Then And Always

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Already lauded as "THE book of the Summer," Dani Atkins' Then And Always is the ultimate beach read; however, with a dark undertone and a mystery running throughout that will have you frantically flipping the pages to find out what happens, Then And Always offers far more than meets the eye.

2. A Hundred Summers

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As the 1938 hurricane approaches Rhode Island, another storm brews in this novel from the author of The Secret Life of Violet Grant, Beatriz Williams. Memorial Day, 1938 is the setting of this novel and as a cataclysmic hurricane churns north through the Atlantic, disaster is imminent for two lovers. Recently released in paperback, A Hundred Summers was one of 2013's best summer reads, and it's a must-have for fans of historical fiction.

3. The Fault In Our Stars

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If you still haven't read John Green's brilliant tear-jerker of a love story, now is the time! Although it is one of the most successful young adult novels of all time, this book has a massive and devoted adult following. Another reason you should read it now? The film adaptation comes out June 6.

Warning: although this is a solid choice for outdoor reading, it will make you cry. Oh boy will it make you cry. You may not want to experience an inevitable fit of heaving sobs in public, but it'll be worth it.

4. The Third Plate

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If nonfiction is more your cup of tea then Dan Barber's The Third Plate should be at the top of your list. A monumental work that definitively remakes the understanding of nutrition, agriculture, and taste for the twenty-first century, The Third Plate charts a bright path forward for eaters and chefs alike, daring everyone to imagine a future for our national cuisine that is as sustainable as it is delicious.

5. Midnight Crossroad

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Fans of the incredible HBO series True Blood will know that this television phenomenon is based on Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire Series. Although she penned her last Sookie Stackhouse novel last year, Charlaine is back with an entirely new series, this one about a sleepy small town called Midnight, Texas, which seems like a perfectly ordinary, typical Texan town. Until you take a second look.

6. The Storied Life Of A.J. Fikry

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An irresistible novel about second chances and finding room for all the books - and all the love - that transform our lives, this is a delightful book for book lovers. The story of a curmudgeonly bookstore owner who discovers a baby in the children's section of his store, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry will warm you heart and stick with you for years and years to come.