What We're Reading in August

The end of summer brings new bestsellers and a last chance to catch up on all that beach reading you've been meaning to do.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us This Week in Books & Literature The end of summer brings new bestsellers and a last chance to catch up on all that beach reading you've been meaning to do. What We're Reading in August August signals the end of summer and the last moment of peace before we all have to gear up for a return to school, the slow build up to the holidays, and all the chores that the colder weather brings. That might mean some of us have a little less time to read, which makes it essential that you spike the landing with your book choices this month. Luckily, a new month means a refreshed list of bestsellers to choose from, already curated by your fellow readers through the democracy of sales. If you're unsure what your next book should be, here are five titles from the current bestseller lists that are ideal for winding down your summer reading and easing you into the final stretch of the year. READ NOW Beach Reads for Everyone! A good beach book is engaging and a quick enough read that you can finish most of it before your sunscreen wears off. Beach reading isn't necessarily literature, but it will entertain. This list can help you choose an entertaining read that fits your personality, whether you like romance, thrillers or something smart but not too heavy. With these beach books in hand, all you need to remember is your towel and sunscreen. READ NOW 7 Books to Bust You Out of a Slump The first rule of reading – even when reading the Classics – is that it should be fun! Sometimes, though, even the most avid and enthusiastic of readers will find herself in a bit of a slump. This can be especially true for those who try to read one piece of classic literature after another. So, if you find yourself trying but failing to read large tomes, like Herman Melville's Moby Dick or Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace, it might be time to take a new approach. READ NOW Featured Articles • Regency Romances That Historical Fiction Fans Will Love • Where Are They Now? Catching Up with The Daily Show Correspondents • 5 Guaranteed-Awesome YA Books • The Best Books of 2015 (So Far) • These Novels Prove Classics Are Thrilling • 4 Quotes That Changed World History Advertisement About Entertainment  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Entertainment newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.