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Spring represents a renewal in many ways. The trees start budding, flowers began to grow, baby animals are born, and even the sun starts shining a little brighter.
I love all of this because it inspires me in many ways to be more productive around the house and in my work too. Although winter is notoriously the time of year to curl up with a good book and read all day, spring is also a time I love cracking open a new book and reading outside for a change!
Reading in season is one of my things, like with my summer poolside reads, fall cozy book list and winter reading list, I love books that embrace the season!
So, here is the perfect Spring reading list for a beautiful, sunshine filled day!
One. And Ladies of the Club by Helen Hoover Santmyer
This was the book that helped me discover my love of reading again, but it is the perfect book to read in the spring due to all of the beautiful nature scenes and descriptions. It is set in all seasons, but something about the spring and summer chapters are really perfect!
Two. Herbs and Apples by Helen Hoover Santmeyer
Another one by her that is set back in the day. It is a pretty easy read and I just loved the scene it was set in.
Three. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne
An old-fashioned mystery that is just fun to read! I am a little bit of a British mystery literature nerd, and I enjoy all the ones from this era of the early 1900s. Fun fact, but this is the same author who wrote all the Winnie-the-Pooh stories!
Four. The Tale of Hill Top Farm by Susan Wittig Albert
I have talked about this author before in my fall reading list for her Texas mysteries. This is an English cozy mystery set in the early 1900s. It is really easy and fun to read!
Five. In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin by Erik Larson
Erik Larson is definitely one of my favorite modern writers. I don’t read historical fiction often, but I love all of his stories. I mentioned Devil in the White City in my winter list and it is really good too! I love this one about Nazi Germany before World War II. It is such an interesting point of view that I didn’t know about from an American ambassador sent to Germany in 1933. I loved it!
Six. Garden Spells (Bantam Discovery) by Sarah Addison Allen
The imagery in this book is just dreamy! Gardens, trees, makes for the perfecting spring book!
Seven. One of Those Malibu Nights by Elizabeth Adler
This is a a fun modern mystery. I loved the beach setting! It has a good twist in it too.
Eight. Back Home Again (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn Book 1) by Melody Carlson
This are really sweet Christian books. They are set in a little town called Acorn Hill and three sisters who own a Victorian home that turned into a bed and breakfast. They are sweet and easy to read!
Nine. The Fixer Upper: A Novel by Mary Kay Andrews
I like some of her books, but not all of them I would recommend. This one was pretty fun and I liked the DIY, old home aspect as the setting!
Ten. G is for Gumshoe (The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries) by Sue Grafton
I have talked about these books too. They are fun murder mysteries and very easy to read. This is the latest one I have read and I really liked it!
Eleven. Death by Darjeeling (A Tea Shop Mystery) by Laura Childs
This is the first book in the series that I just finished up, and I really loved it! It’s set in a tea shop which is what intrigued me to read it. It had a good murder mystery with it too. It is really a great book to read outside when the weather is nice 🙂
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What is on your spring reading list?
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Rachel G says
Thanks for the recommendations! I’m especially interested in the one by A.A. Milne! Never heard of it before, but I love old mysteries.
Alexis says
It’s a fun read for sure! I can’t believe he is the same author of Winnie the Pooh, but you would never know with his writing in this!
Cara says
Back home again sounds like a good one! Reading is oh so relaxing and I’m looking forward to reading more books in the coming months. Thanks for all the recommendations 🙂
Alexis says
Thanks Cara! I really enjoyed that book. It was just easy and fun to read! I hope you get to enjoy some more reading 🙂
Chelsae says
Aw I LOVED A. A . Milne!! I didn’t know he wrote other books!
Alexis says
Isn’t that crazy?? He did a great job with this mystery too 🙂
B @ Sequin Notebook says
I am always in the market for new reading list suggestions! I’ll have to check out G is for Gumshoe since I can never resist a good mystery!
Alexis says
That one was a fast, easy read! It had a good twist too!
Amanda Elizabeth says
This is such a fab list! Definitely saving for future reference 🙂
Alexis says
Thanks girl! Hope you can find some inspiration for a new read 🙂
Christine - The Choosy Mommy says
I think the Fixer Upper book sounds pretty cool. Like you, I am not a fan of all of her books, but it seems like we like to read the same kind of books so if I see this one I’ll have to pick it up!
Alexis says
I think you will enjoy this one pretty good Christine! It is one of those books you can read outside or not thing too much about 🙂
Christine says
Thanks for these recommendations! I’m going to add some of them to my list now…
Alexis says
Awesome! Hope you can find a new, fun one too read!
Tianna says
I haven’t heard of any of these so thanks for sharing! I’ve been working on expanding my reading list and finishing at least 16 books this year 🙂
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Alexis says
That’s awesome! I have been working on my list too the past few years. It is always fun to find a new, good book!
Kate @ Green Fashionista says
Ooooh I need to add One of these Malibu Nights to my list. And hiiiii Ruger! Love that Ruger has “moo cow” ears just like Roxy <3
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Alexis says
You will enjoy that one! I love their cute little ears!! 🙂
Olya @ The Siberian American says
These are great recommendations! I think In the Garden of Beasts is my favorite Erik Larson book because I really like reading about WWII. Its so amazing to me how he makes his nonfiction books read like fiction!
Alexis says
I am so amazed too! I feel like I am reading an intense thriller sometimes..or even a mystery. He is seriously the best at crafting an amazing story! I agree with you, WWII is such a fascinating era…I love books set in that time!
Ashley says
Great list of books! I am reading a few books this spring break and I’m enjoying it.
Alexis says
Thanks Ashley! It is so nice to just read on a long break!
Neely Moldovan says
I may need to add these to my list!
Alexis says
I think you will definitely find a new one to enjoy!
Emma says
I love all of Sarah Addison Allen’s quirky Southern romances! So fun to see one of hers on your list! Definitely see some others here that I’m looking forward to checking out!
Alexis says
I do too! Her’s are always fun to read 🙂 I hope you can find a new fun one to read from this list 🙂
Autumn Curry says
I am definitely adding some of these to my list :). I’m always on the hunt for a good book!!
Alexis says
I hope you find a new one you enjoy!!! Thanks Autumn! Have a great day!
Barrie says
I love book recs! These titles sound great- my husband will appreciate the Larson title! I just did one on my blog too, if you want to visit~ I am pinning this for sure, and glad to connect!
Alexis says
Me too! I loved all of these! I will hope over and check out your list too 🙂
carly says
I haven’t read any of Mary Kay Andrews books but I always see them popping up– I’ll have to keep that one in mind!
Alexis says
Some of hers are really fun to read. I thought this was one of her better ones!
Debbie - Pit Stop Crew says
I didn’t know that Milne wrote books for adults! Thanks for including a few mysteries (my favorites) on your list. Though I’m already through X on Sue Grafton’s books.
Debbie - Blogger's Pit Stop says
And, I forgot to say, thanks for linking up with the Blogger’s Pit Stop!
Alexis says
Thank you!!! 🙂
Alexis says
Isn’t that neat?? I discovered that many years ago and decided to read more of his books! I am liking Sue Grafton’s series so far! I am very behind date wise…but still fun to read 🙂
gigi says
I always like those light mysteries set in places like bakeries, bookshops, libraries, etc. The tea shop one sounds like I might like it!
Alexis says
I do too! I love how easy and sweet they are to read 🙂 You will definitely love the ambiance of the tea shop mysteries! That is the best part 🙂
Jeanne Grunert says
Great choices for a spring reading list! Thank you so much for sharing these on the #HomeMattersParty
Alexis says
Thanks so much Jeanne! They are really great for spring!