Happy Independence Day, everyone!  Hope you plan on spending lots of time in the sun, soaking up some rays while you read!  If you need some literary inspiration, here’s a few patriotic reads for you to check out:

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For the History Buffs:

• 1776 by David Mccullough – really can’t get more appropriate than this one.
• Alexander Hamilton  by Robert Chernow – Join the masses who have been obsessing over this founding father since the musical came out (myself included).
• John Adams by David McCullough – another great McCullough biography; in fact, one of my favorites so I had to include it on the list.

For the Trendy Reader:

• The Girls by Emma Cline – the book jacket is patriotic, and the story is the talk of all the literary blogs and book store reps.  Focuses on female friendships amongst a group of women in a 1960’s Manson-like cult.  Dark and fascinating.
• Modern Lovers by Emma Straub – Brooklyn hipsterdom at its finest.  Another book that has been in ALLLLL the book Instagram’s for months.

For the Classic Reader

• The Sound and The Fury by William Faulkner – Southern American family at its most dysfunctional.
• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain – one of my favorite authors and an American literary icon.  Plus an easy read to have pool-side while still looking smart. Plus you’ll be giggling all afternoon as you sip on your margarita.

Any other suggestions for some Independence Day reading?  Comment below!