Do you read more books or less books during summer? I tend to read more in summer because it’s a less busy time of year. Last summer I took an extended vacation from my day job to spend more time with my teens during their summer school holidays. I spent a lot of time out walking at golf courses with my son while he practiced his golf.
I like to binge read series, which means I’ll stockpile books to read back-to-back. Summer is the ideal time to laze away those hot afternoons by escaping into a great story. Fortunately we don’t have ‘snow days’ where I live, and we’re not stranded indoors for extended periods of time during winter. Although, it is a bit chilly at the moment when I’m out walking the golf course. One day I’ll learn how to play golf, lol.
Winners this Week
If you’re a winner, you should have received an email from the author in charge of the giveaway. If not, please email us at: prizes at inspyromance dot com.
Shannon Taylor Vannatter’s winner was Ellie!
Valerie Comer’s winners from Diana Lesire Brandmeyer were Dalyn and Sonnetta!
Congratulations!
Don’t forget… every comment you make qualifies you to win one of the monthly Amazon card giveaways!
Reader Gathering
Did you know Inspy Romance hosts a Christian Romance Reader Gathering group on Facebook? Join us… but don’t forget to answer the questions for admittance!
Have you seen our Back List Book Club in Christian Romance Reader Gathering? During July we’re featuring books from Jaycee Weaver and Ginger Solomon.
Last Week on Inspy Romance
On Monday, Sally Bayless talked about Overcoming Obstacles
On Tuesday, Autumn Macarthur discussed Multi-author series – love ’em or loathe ’em?
On Wednesday, Valerie Comer welcomed guest blogger Diana Lesire Brandmeyer (and #Giveaway)
On Thursday, Staci Stallings shared her thoughts in I Believe
On Friday, Mary Manners shared Christmas Memories in July
On Saturday, Jackie Castle talked about Loving Outside the Book
Next Week on Inspy Romance
Monday: Alexa Verde
Tuesday: Janet W. Ferguson
Wednesday: Marion Ueckermann
Thursday: Narelle Atkins
Friday: Liwen Y. Ho
Saturday: Ginger Solomon
New Releases
July 2019
Starting Anew (Life Unexpected 3) by Melanie D. Snitker
At First Spark (The Spark Brothers 4) by Liwen Y. Ho
Seized (Murrells Inlet Miracles 5) by Laurie Larsen
My Wayfaring Billionaire (Grimwood Legacy 3) by Jackie Castle
August 2019
Her Forgotten Cowboy (Cowboy Country) by Deb Kastner
Call You Home (Savannah Sweethearts 10) by Jan Thompson
Moments: Savannah Sweethearts Books 9-10 & Bonus Novel (Savannah Sweethearts Boxed Set 4) by Jan Thompson
Choose Me (Chapel Cove Romances 4) by Marion Ueckermann
A complete list of Inspy Romance books by our authors is always available on our BOOKS tab. Find our audiobooks, our permanently free e-books, and our thank-you gifts for newsletter subscribers there as well!
A fun loving Aussie girl at heart, Narelle Atkins was born and raised on the beautiful northern beaches in Sydney, Australia. She has settled in Canberra with her husband and children. A lifelong romance reader, she found the perfect genre to write when she discovered inspirational romance. Narelle's contemporary stories of faith and romance are set in Australia and international locations.
I use to read more in summer but am not reading a lot right now. In summer I would sit on the porch and read or as a kid on my bed during the summer holidays.
Hi Narelle- good question. I think I am busier outdoors during the summer holidays- but as we often travel somewhere, I can read while we drive. I should save series and then binge read them when all the books are released- unfortunately, I don’t have the patience to wait!!
Blessings:)
Hi Narelle! While working full time as a teacher, I read more for enjoyment during the summer and school breaks. Now as a retiree, I read all year long; but probably read more when snowed in during January and February or during extremely hot, humid summer weather (July / August). I definitely have more books than I will ever be able to read in my life time. Best wishes.
I read a lot all year round. This year, I’ve read more and listened to more books than ever before.
I think I read the same amount of books, no matter the time of year!! I’m always reading!!
I read a lot year around, but I do binge in summer when we’re camping. I love reading with a tumbling creek as background music! For a variety of reasons it hasn’t happened yet this summer, but it’s coming…
I don’t know that I read more at any particular time of year. I am trying to work on my TBR pile this summer but I seem to still be reading a lot of new books, too!
Older and retired, I guess I read same amount…year round. 101 so far this year; thanks to all you great authors!
I’m retired so I read a lot all year round. I’m a bit behind my goal for the year. Hope to catch up with a few novellas.
My reading is pretty consistent throughout the year. I am marries, but no kids, so the summer schedule doesn’t really change for me.
I read no matter what the season…just love to read?
I read more in the summer because I like to sit at the pool with a good book.
My apologies for my late replies to your comments. We adopted a sweet cat on the weekend and my time has been taken up by settling her in. I’ll share a few photos in next Sunday’s post.
Hi Jenny, When I was younger, my summer holidays were filled with hours of reading, both indoors and outside. We had a glimpse of ocean views from our front porch, and when the cool sea breeze blew in it was pleasant to read outdoors. :)
Hi Wemble, One thing I can’t do is read in a moving car. Even looking at a phone while I’m a passenger can make me dizzy. I think having an extra-long tbr list that I’m slowly working through has made the waiting easier, lol. Blessings. :)
Hi Renate, yes, I fear I have a similar problem with too many books because I keep buying on the assumption I’ll read it one day. Being snowed in would insure me to read more. Blessings. :)
Hi Andrea, I’m glad you’ve had time to read and listen to audiobooks this summer. Happy Reading. :)
Hi Trudy, yay! I’m glad you have lots of reading time. :)
Hi Valerie, That sounds like a lovely place to read. Enjoy your upcoming camping trip. :)
Hi Ellie, My tbr list is always out of control, lol. Enjoy your summer reading. :)
Hi Jackie, Wow, you’ve done well to have already reached triple digits! Happy Reading. :)
Hi Paula, I hope you can catch up on your goal soon. Happy Reading. :)
Hi Patty, Now my kids are older, it’s my day job schedule that has the biggest impact on my reading time. Enjoy your summer. :)
Hi Paula, Happy Reading and enjoy your summer. :)
Hi Jessica, Reading by the pool sounds lovely. Enjoy your summer reading. :)