A RAD Summer Reading Guide for 2024

i am so excited about this year’s guide — it’s a really fun blend of book recs for all kinds of readers, and i implemented so many of your suggestions which makes it even better! plus, these recs aren’t just from me…

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonMay 27, 2024summer reading guide, summertime, summer, rad summer reads, summer reading, 2022Comment

A RAD Summer Reading Guide for 2023

In ten different categories, featuring a diverse range of authors, these 89 book recommendations include both new releases and former favorites, giving you an abundance of options for your summer reading adventures.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonMay 29, 2023summer reading guide, summertime, summer, rad summer reads, summer reading, 2022Comment

A 2022 RAD Summer Reading Guide

I hope this guide is a fun accompaniment to your summer, whether you’re staying at home in the AC (same) or traveling (stay safe!) or some mix of both. If our goal is to read one book this summer or 100, you’re in good company here.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonJune 3, 2022summer reading guide, summertime, summer, rad summer reads, summer reading, 2022Comment

RAD Summer Reads // 2021

Summer just screams “TIME TO READ!” to me… anybody else? I don’t just crave breezy beach reads in the summer either— I want a variety of things just like during the rest of the year, so that’s what you’ll find here, too! I’ve rounded up 15 favorites (a mix of old and new, fiction and nonfiction, from diverse authors) plus 5 new releases that are coming this summer.

5 Fun Foodie Things to Try This Summer

Summer is such an exciting time for food-- everything is fresh and vibrant and flavorful, and I'm so inspired by all the bounty at the markets!

Vegan + Gluten-FreeRachel DawsonJune 25, 2018vegan, gluten free, food, recipes, summer, vgfComment

#COLLABOREADS: A Book in a Series

I didn't even mean for this to be the "book in a series" I read this month, but it happened and it worked and so here is my review!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonAugust 22, 2017collaboreads, fiction, summer, summer reading, series, book, book review, what rad reads 2017, what rad readsComment

#COLLABOREADS: A Summer Read

My summer read shouldn't come to a shock to you... because SHARKS.

Rachel DawsonJuly 25, 2017collaboreads, sharks, shark week, jaws, fiction, summer, summer reading, seasonal readingComment

What Book Should YOU Read This Summer?

I thought it would be fun to whip up a little quiz for you to see what book YOU should read this summer! Answer a quick 5 questions and find out!

BLOG-TEMBER: Summer Favorites

Bailey asked us to share our summer favorites, so I will dig deep and find beauty even in the worst season of the year. It will take a lot, so please appreciate this.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonSeptember 3, 2016blogtember challenge 2016, blogtember challenge, summerComment

My August 2016 Reads

A week on a beach, 4 flights, and a brand new Kindle sure help you plow through books... check out the TWELVE I read in August!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonAugust 31, 2016book review, what rad reads, books, library, kindle, vacation, summer reading, summerComment

On Island Time // My Grand Cayman Vacation

I've never been much for the beach, but this one changed my ways. Here's a little recap of my trip!

Exploring + TravelingRachel DawsonAugust 12, 2016grand cayman, cayman islands, vacation, summer, best friendsComment

A Coffee Date // August 8

I'm on a beach in the Caribbean, but that doesn't mean coffee dates can't still happen, friends.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonAugust 8, 2016coffee date, vacation, summer, grand cayman, moving, apartment, beach, first dateComment

Off to the Island!

See you next week, friends! I'm off to relax (finally) on a white sandy beach!

Exploring + TravelingRachel DawsonAugust 3, 2016beach, grand cayman, summer, vacation, travelComment

Seven. Sixteen. // PLAYLIST

I totally forgot to share this playlist in July, but here's what I was jamming to! Enjoy!

Playlists, RHYTHM: 2016Rachel DawsonJuly 30, 2016summer, playlist, spotifyComment

Six. Sixteen. // PLAYLIST

Here's what I'm jamming to this June!

Playlists, RHYTHM: 2016Rachel DawsonJune 14, 2016playlist, summer, summertime, spotify, juneComment

20 Books I Want to Read This Summer

These are all books that are sitting on my bookshelf and have been for some time, which means I really need to buckle down and dive in or they'll just keep sitting there while others cycle through.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonJune 3, 2016books, what rad reads, summer, classics, seasonal readingComment

#COLLABOREADS: A Book Set in the Summertime

Rachel DawsonAugust 31, 2015#collaboreads, summer, book review, books, seasonal reading Comments

When You Take a Two-Week Roadtrip...

Exploring + TravelingRachel DawsonAugust 26, 2015RADnDadventure, roadtrip, summer, family, RAD52in52Comment

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