Good Reads Summer Reading Challenge 2018

June is half over but it isn't too late to dip into fun summer reads, you know, those books that you enjoy the most at the beach, by the pool or from a chair on the deck with a glass of iced tea.   Go here Summer Reading Challenge Blog Post to download a free pdf copy of the complete challenge guide.

My Challenges

INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN:  Read a book that takes place in the great wide open.  (Loose interpretation, outdoors is close enough for me.)

TIME OF OUR LIVES:  Read a book in which the characters go on an adventure.

IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD:  Read a book about the end of the world as we know it.

DEAR PEN PAL:  Read a book that features letter or journal entries.

CAMPFIRE STORY:  Read a scary or creepy book * description has been amended slightly by me because I know I won't read any book that is too scary.  However this book is highly recommended for horror beginners by Adam Cesare, a horror author and You Tuber Recommended video

OCEAN BLUE:  Read a story that takes place on the water.  (Another loose interpretation, beside water is close enough.)

GET YOUR GRILL ON:  A book that features summer recipes or outdoor summer activities.  (This is a real stretch but the synopsis mentioned baking.)

THE COLORS OF SUMMER:  Read a book that features a yellow, green or sandy cover.

SAND BETWEEN MY TOES:  Read a book that takes place in or around a beach/ocean.

FUNNY BONE: Read a humorous book.

SUN, MOON AND STARS:  Read a book that takes place in outer space.

LIFE IS A HIGHWAY:  Read a book that features a road trip.  (A loose interpretation of 'road'.)

ONE AND DONE:  Read a book that you can finish in one day.  (Graphic novel for the win!)

READ THE WORLD:  Read a book that takes place in a country or focuses on a culture other than your own.  (Morocco)

HOOK'EM:  Read a book that features fishing or fishermen.  (Not even close but about marine life is close enough for me!)

POET AT HEART:  Read a book of poetry.

BEACH BUM:  Read a book that could be considered a beach read.  (Chic Lit for the win!)

ALL of the chosen books come from my GoodReads TBR list and/or are books I already own in physical or kindle format.  They may also fit into a few other side challenges but I will figure that out after I read them.  My main focus is on the SEASON so bring on the heat!  With a good book, sunglasses and a cold drink, it will be just like vacation.