23 Books Guaranteed To Give You That Summer Feeling

"The locations alone make you want to pack up and travel all summer long."

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We asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us what book always helps to get them in the mood for summer. Here are some of the responses!

1. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

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I read it in the summer and the story is also mainly set during the summer time. A simply beautiful LGBT coming of age story for anyone who wants to experience that summer vibe.

– cdstar25

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2. Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter

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Beautifully romantic and the locations alone make you want to pack up and travel all summer long.

– rachelsem

3. Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman

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Most books by Neil Gaiman make me feel summery for some reason, but in year nine (8th grade) my English teacher gave me Neverwhere for the summer. Honestly, something about Door and Marquis put me in a really summery mindset because of the adventure they represented.

– emmywebbmo

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4. The Last Summer of Us by Maggie Harcourt

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It's a beautiful book that I've read over three times. It always gets me thinking about summer.

– clan3y

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5. The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver

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Who says a crime novel can't get you jazzed for summer? I spent many days at the beach sunbathing with this book in my hands. It gave me a feeling of anticipation for what the summer could bring – even if those events can be exhilaratingly grim.

– whatadickens

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6. My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell

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It's set on a Greek island, and Gerry spends so much of his time outside, exploring the summer landscape and studying all the creatures it offers. I haven't re-read it for a couple of years, but I think of summer every time someone mentions this book.

– Stephanie Wright, Facebook

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7. Paper Towns by John Green

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I read it for the first time in the summer of 2014 and I always read it in the summer because I love how free the characters feel after graduating from high school and going on a road trip.

– sophiep41c3db4f2

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8. The Assistants by Camille Perri

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It's a light read that is funny and riveting. The perfect book to read on the beach, in a tent, or just at home during a weekend.

– lappomartina

9. Jaws by Peter Benchley

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Just, you know, don't read it at the beach.

– caitlinm18

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10. Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

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Howl's Moving Castle and the companion books are all my summer books! They are so heartwarming and sweet which is perfect for a warm, dreamy day.

– tori4062

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11. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

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It's refreshing and beautiful and I love it so much! It always gets me in a summery mood.

– socks20sec

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12. On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves

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It's about a student and his tutor who go to the Maldives over the summer with his family as he has recently recovered from cancer and needs to catch up with school. Their seaplane crashes and they get stuck on an uninhabited island. They're there for three years and the book takes you through that time. One of my favourite summer reads.

– a4eb03bd45

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13. 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson

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I bought it years and years ago for cheap at a bookstore in Somerset and since then I've read it on every holiday I've been on at least once! It's a perfect fun and easy to read story that always gets me in the mood for traveling and adventure.

– izzlefizzle24

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14. Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley

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It's set over the course of a summer and I'll always remember reading it for the first time on the beach. A great summer read.

– lailak472784583

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15. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

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Outlander is the perfect summer book! It's full of adventure, romance, and time travel! It's an easy read for when you're on the beach or lounging by the pool. You won't be able to put it down, but don't worry, there are eight books in the series and a tv show!

– carolineb433a87096

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16. The Rum Diary by Hunter S. Thompson

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It's based around beaches, booze, sweaty bodies, and bad decisions. That's got holiday written all over it.

– neilw4d81994ff

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17. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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It's my favorite book of all time and I've read it every summer since my junior year of high school. It's just a tradition of mine, so when I finally have a free moment in the summer I reread it and it gets me back into reading for the whole summer!

– lorenf4e9798c06

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18. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

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It's a young adult novel about a girl who stays at a house near the beach every summer with her mother, her mothers best friend, and her two sons. It follows the main character and her crush on the oldest son and how his growing up makes her want to too.

– allym49c83eea4

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19. The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien

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The adventures, the scenery, and the characters just have something summery to them. Plus it's set in summer.

– agloci99

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20. A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams

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The ultimate summer book and one of my favorite all around reads.

– marinah4e82bad84

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21. The Stand by Steven King

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It takes place during the hottest part of the summer, and when you're reading it at the time it takes place, you get a new appreciation for the horror and fear that the characters are going through.

– Suzanne Johannes, Facebook

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22. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

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It takes place during the summer on a private island and has love, drama, mystery, and a twist ending. Perfect for a beachy read.

– dchalamish

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23. The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

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It's beautifully written, gives the feeling of summer sunshine glinting of calm rivers, and has a plot that will suck you into the south of France and make you want to relocate there for ever.

– Will Bulteel, Facebook

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