Kick your summer reading list into high gear with these intriguing new books. And don’t forget to check out our 15 must-reads in the July/August ’09 print issue. You can enter to win all of our featured books right here.
Life Inc.: How the World Became a Corporation and How to Take It Back by Douglas Rushkoff
Emma’s Table is Philip Galanes’s charming tale of second chances. Enjoy the story of the ex-convict Emma Sutton, a wealthy and famous businesswoman who can think of no one but herself. Her assistant, the handsome Benjamin Blackman, works as a social worker in an elementary school. He avoids conflict like the plague, going out of his way to please everyone and never thinking of himself. Benjamin’s client, 9-year-old Gracie Santiago, struggles with her obesity and tries her best to ignore her chubby self.
Searching for that great summer read? Your quest ends here. Reviewed especially for you by members of the JVibe Teen Advisory Board, these 17 books will keep you entertained, intellectually stimulated and wanting more. And don’t worry—if you do get through all 17, there are 10 more book reviews in the July/August 2008 Love/Sex issue of the print magazine (coming soon!), so check those out too! You can also enter to win a copy of all the books featured here.
