The three books I read on my summer vacation were all classic “beach reads.” thread of the story.” Additionally, I like books that take place in modern day, with characters with cell phones and iPads. I don’t mind a romance, but I want it to be a side part of the story, not the main story. Family dramas with strong female characters are good, and a little mystery works for me. Considering my age, I like books with mature characters (which Maddie Please specializes in), and books that make me stop and think, and even highlight sections. Though these books are fiction, the authors work hard at crafting the exact word choices that make the life-truth relatable and memorable.