2,000 Pageviews Calls for a Summer List

Just a quick shout out to all of you who have taken the time to read, glance at, or check out what I've posted here on Off The Shelf. I hope you've found something worth your visit!

As summer draws nearer and nearer, I've decided to post what is on my summer reading list for this year.

1.  The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Stephen Chbosky - The movie version of this book, starring Logan Lerman (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) and Emma Watson (Harry Potter films) will be coming to theaters this September.

2.  Looking for Alaska, John Green

3.  Paper Towns, John Green

4.  The Fault in our Stars, John Green

5.  Thin Wood Walls, David Patneaude

6.  The Red Umbrella, Christine Gonzalez

7.  The Book Thief, Markus Zusak

8.  Between Shades of Gray, Ruta Sepetys

Many classics have also found their way on to this list...

9.   Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen 

10. Emma, Jane Austen

11. The Summer of My German Soldier, Betty Greene

12.  Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery

Of course this is only the beginning of what I will be reading. If anyone has any suggestions feel free to post a comment below!

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