Five Books to Take You Through the Summer Lull

“How Could She” by Lauren Mechling For her debut adult novel, Mechling, who’s also a journalist, turned to a setting she knows well: the New York media world. Self-described as “a comedy of manners about female relationships,” the semi-satirical book is one of summer 2019’s most anticipated releases. And for those working in publishing — particularly the Millennial set — the story may hit particularly close to home. “How Could She” by Lauren Mechling.  “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead Whitehead, whose last novel “The Underground Railroad” won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and a National Book Award, is back with another poignant historical novel. This go around, his story is set during the civil rights movement in the South — specifically, at a corrupt juvenile reformatory. It’s sure to be a difficult read, but worth the payoff, as Whitehead continuously proves himself a necessary voice in American literature. “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead.  “Evvie Drake Starts Over” by Linda Holmes The NPR pop culture podcast host makes her novel debut this summer with a sunny, charming romance set in Maine. It’s a BYOB — bring your own beach — read. Block out an afternoon, and you’re good to go.  “Evvie Drake Starts Over” by Linda Holmes.  “Signs”

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