What’s your favorite place to read and why? For me it is the Adirondack chair on my balcony, the front porch of anyone’s house, or even by the pool with my feet dangling in the water. All three bring comfort in chaos, and when combined with a cold beverage, not to mention some peace and quiet, that place becomes a portal transporting me into words before me.
This summer, we are here to help you identify the perfect read for that book nook, and feel free to tell us where you love to read (especially if it is a National Trust Historic Site) and what you’re drinking while you do.
Over the last few months, I’ve been crowdsourcing with colleagues and scouring the internet for place-based, history-connected books from a range of genres. The results are twenty-four titles published in the last two years OR are scheduled to be published this summer. While I haven’t had a chance to read every book that is recommended, I have added them all to my TBR list for this summer and can’t wait to see if my instincts (and reviewers) were right!
Looking for a good book for younger readers? Check out our summer reading list for a future preservationist in your life.
