18 Books To Read Before Summer Vacation Ends

August may be upon us but there is still time to pull up a comfy porch, beach and/or rocking chair to indulge in the noble and exquisite art of "Summer Reading." Here are 18 books for that last summer reading binge.

1.

Everyone bought it. Now be one of the few who finishes it.

2.

If you’ve somehow missed out on this cultural touchstone, summer is the perfect time to remedy the deficiency.

3.

Even if you don’t have time for a week on the Vineyard, Dorothy West has you covered.

4.

Why do high school English teachers try so hard to conceal the fact that Dickens is really funny?

5.

Because we couldn’t possibly leave it off this list. Hi, Brett!

6.

Even if you’re male. Look past the pink and it’s still pretty useful.

7.

Puns! Mystery! Book jokes!

8.

Ta-Nehisi Coates is taking the summer off from blogging, so it’s time to start on his reading list.

9.

So the next time ISIS/IS/The Caliphate renames itself, you’ll understand.

10.

Because spoilers.

11.

Give in. You’re going to be waiting a long time for the paperback.

12.

Ilan Stavans and Lalo Alcaraz, second edition.

13.

Because you keep putting off that website upgrade.

14.

Drool over this one before the new Ottolenghi comes out this fall.

15.

Why should toddlers have all the subversive, revolutionary fun?

16.

Ocean’s Eleven in eighth grade. That is all.

17.

Because “Shouldn’t You Be In School?” is just a few months away.

18.

Because it’s about to turn 30. For real.