One thing I love about summer is picking out a new book (or three) to read.

I love having a book with me when I travel, but also the everyday times like sitting by the lake on a hot summer day, relaxing on the porch with a glass of sweet tea, or curled up in the sunroom on a quiet Sunday afternoon.

In the summer, I like to have at least one book that's an easy, light-hearted read — easy to pick up and put down, read outside or on a plane or in the car. I also like to choose a lifestyle-related book that will challenge me in some way or help me assess the rhythms and routines I've developed so far this year. And finally, I find summer is a great time to catch up on my development as a musician and educator, so I like having one book that I can learn from in that way.

If you're looking for a few books to add to your summer reading list, you're in the right place. Today, I'm sharing a few of my favorite summer reads (plus a couple I’m planning to read myself).

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25 Books to Read This Year (My 2021 Book List)

Reading People (Anne Bogel)

Digital Minimalism (Cal Newport)

Note By Note: A Celebration of the Piano Lesson (Tricia Tunstall)

The Help (Kathryn Stockett)

Bella Tuscany (Frances Mayes)

The Year of Yes (Shonda Rhimes)

The Time of Our Singing (Richard Powers)

Mindset (Carol Dweck)

A Piano Teacher’s Legacy (Richard Chronister)

Ep. 022 - On Being a Lifelong Learner

National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy

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