Nothing says summer like a warm sunny day, a cool breeze, and a few good beach reads. And, Essence’s top 15 picks for summer are sure to exceed expectations. Whether you’re in the mood for a motivational faith-based book like Preston Perry’s How To Tell The Truth, or if you want to delve into historical fiction novels like Essie Chambers’ Swift River and Tiya Miles’ Night Flyer, Essence has you covered, and this list includes a diverse spectrum of genres that will surely keep you engaged and entertained all summer long.
How To Tell The Truth by Preston Perry (May 21st, 2024)
Author Preston Perry is not in the business of arguing about faith and religion. On the contrary, he’s allowing his own personal testimony to speak for itself. In his new book, How To Tell The Truth: The Story of How God Saved Me To Win Hearts-Not Just Arguments, Perry gets real about his journey from being a broken inner-city Chicago teen to evangelizing and encouraging others to pursue God, and release their fears about ministry and a life filled with being of service to God and others.
Blood & Fury by Justina Ireland and Tessa Gratton (May 14th, 2024)
From two New York Times bestselling authors comes a thrilling sequel to the Chaos & Flame adventures. If you’re a fan of Game of Thrones or Avatar: the Last Airbender, you will love this teen and young adult fantasy fiction novel.
Allow Me To Introduce Myself by Onyi Nwabineli (May 23rd, 2024)
In this timely contemporary novel, author Onyi Nwabineli does not shy away from some of the dangerous pitfalls of social media and the negative impact that it can have on family dynamics. Ever since she was a small child, Anuri’s life has been marketed and showcased online by her influencer stepmother. But, now that she’s older, she decides to take a stand against her younger sibling being exploited on social media….
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