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In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn welcomes listeners to the unofficial start of summer and shares her highly anticipated summer reading guide.  LaShawn discusses her top picks from each category.

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The Official 2025 Summer Reading Guide

Books Mentioned in this episode:

Atmosphere By Taylor Jenkins Reid Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org |Amazon.com

One Golden Summer By Carly Fortune  Barnes and Noble | | Bookshop.org |Amazon.com

What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org |Amazon.com

The Girl Who Grew Big By Laila Mottley  Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org |Amazon.com

The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org |Amazon.com

Blessings and Disasters: The Story of Alabama By Alexis Okeowo Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org |Amazon.com

Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage Barnes and Noble| Bookshop.org |Amazon.com

Silvercloak by L.K. Steven Barnes and Noble| Bookshop.org | Amazon.com

Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood  

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