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Looking for a summer read? Today we\u2019re bringing you some must-reads by Emerson alumni!<\/strong><\/a> Whether you\u2019re looking for humor, mystery, or a heartwarming story of friendship, we\u2019ve got you covered. Pick up one of these summer reads to see the kinds of excellent writers that Emerson fosters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm<\/a> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Laura Warrell, Bachelor\u2019s in Creative Writing<\/strong><\/a> & Journalism<\/strong><\/a>, \u201895<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Called a \u201cgorgeously written debut\u201d by Celeste Ng, author of Little Fires Everywhere<\/em>, <\/strong>Laura Warrell<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s debut novel is a perfect summer read. Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm<\/em> follows a Boston-based trumpet player, Circus Palmer, as he floats between women and refuses to be tied down. When he learns that the woman he secretly loves most is pregnant, Circus runs from the situation, leading to a chain of revelations among the women in his life. Along the way we meet Circus\u2019s teenage daughter, Koko, who idolizes Circus, and her mother, who is struggling with a failed marriage and Circus\u2019s rejection. For breathtaking prose and a gripping story of unrequited love, check out Warrell\u2019s Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Guncle<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Steven Rowley, Bachelor\u2019s in<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>Film and Communications<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, \u201894<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Goodreads Choice Award finalist for 2021 Novel of the Year, Steven Rowley<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s recent novel is poignant and funny. Affectionately called Gay Uncle Patrick by his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant, Patrick loves his brother\u2019s children. However, when Maisie and Grant\u2019s mother passes away and Patrick\u2019s brother experiences a sudden medical crisis, Patrick is overwhelmed to find himself the primary caretaker of the children. In a humorous and deeply human series of events, Patrick finds his best laid plans thrown out the window as he learns more about parenting and grows closer to Maisie and Grant. For a heartwarming, fun read from an Emerson alumn, pick up The Guncle<\/em> this summer!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Taylor Jenkins Reid, BA in <\/em>Media Studies<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, \u201805<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo<\/em> is one of bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s most popular books. Glamorous and reclusive, aging movie star Evelyn Hugo is ready to tell her story. To everyone\u2019s astonishment, though, Evelyn selects Monique Grant, an unknown magazine journalist, to write her biography. Amid a failed marriage and stagnant career, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to turn her life around. When she visits Evelyn\u2019s extravagant apartment, Monique becomes enthralled by Evelyn\u2019s memories of a self-made Hollywood career in the \u201850s. However, as Evelyn\u2019s story progresses, it becomes clear that her life connects with Monique\u2019s in a number of tragic ways. Full of glamor, scandal, and heartbreak, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo<\/em> is a must-read by one of the many successful Emerson alumni. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Friends with Issues<\/a> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Meredith Berlin, BS in <\/em>English<\/em><\/strong><\/a> & <\/em>Journalism<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, \u201876<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three-time Emmy nominee Meredith Berlin<\/strong><\/a> has crafted a heartfelt, poignant novel perfect for your summer TBR list. Set in 1997, this fresh novel follows three successful Manhattan women: Brooke, Elizabeth, and Susan. Each woman is faced with the difficulties of balancing her career, family, friends, and love life, taking us on a journey of heartache and discovery. From shaky marriages to frightening diagnoses, these friends with issues will leave you struggling to put the book down. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Something Shady at Sunshine Haven<\/a> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Kris Bock, MA in <\/em>Professional Writing & Publishing<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, \u201894<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first of a four-book series, Kris Bock<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s Something Shady at Sunshine Haven<\/em> is a great mystery for a sunny day. War correspondent Kate Tessler returns to her childhood home after getting injured in a bombing. The hardest part of being back home is not her sister\u2019s resentment or the people around town who still call her \u201cKitty,\u201d but seeing her mother in an Alzheimer\u2019s unit. Soon an old friend asks Kate to investigate some suspicious deaths that have occurred at the skilled nursing facility, and we join her on a hunt to find the killer before her mother becomes the next potential target. If you\u2019re a fan of cozy sleuths, family, and a bit of suspense, this is the book for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Love & Other Disasters<\/a> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Anita Kelly, BA in <\/em>Writing, Literature, and Publishing<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, \u201806<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queer romance writer Anita Kelly<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s most recent novel follows Dahlia Woodson, recent divorcee on the verge of bankruptcy, and London Parker, the first openly nonbinary contestant on hit cooking show Chef\u2019s Special<\/em>. Dahlia joins the show to reinvent herself and win a much-needed cash prize. However, these hopes are dashed when she trips and sends fish tacos flying on her first day on national television. Parker has enough on their mind without worrying over their co-contestant, but despite themselves, Parker starts to fall for Dahlia. As Dahlia and Parker grow closer, the show finale approaches and their relationship is put to the test. For a fun, heartwarming love story, pick up Kelly\u2019s Love & Other Disasters<\/em> today!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mi Mar\u00eda: Surviving the Storm: Voices from Puerto Rico<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Edited by Ricia Anne Chansky, MA in <\/em>Writing, Literature, and Publishing<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, \u201894, and Marci Denesiuk<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Mi Mar\u00eda: Surviving the Storm<\/em>, Ricia Anne Chansky<\/strong><\/a> and Marci Denesiuk<\/strong><\/a> collect 17 oral histories of Hurricane Mar\u00eda\u2019s impact on Puerto Rico and its residents. Zaira tells of her and her husband floating on a patched air mattress for sixteen hours during the flooding. Emmanuel recalls trying desperately to drive his wife, in labor, to the hospital even as the road washed away. Luis remembers waiting day after day with his father for lifesaving treatment after the storm closed down the dialysis clinic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these stories and more build a multifaceted narrative of Hurricane Mar\u00eda, highlighting the failings of governmental disaster responses, the colonial relationship between Puerto Rico and the US, and the strength of community in the wake of tragedy. If you\u2019re looking for a more informative summer read, Mi Mar\u00eda: Surviving the Storm<\/em> is an excellent option.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Secret Rules to Being a Rockstar<\/a> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Jessamyn Violet, BFA in <\/em>Writing, Literature, and Publishing<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, \u201805 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dubbed Most Anticipated LGBTQIA+ Books in YA Literature by LAMBDA Literary, Jessamyn Violet<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s debut novel is full of ambition. 18-year-old Kyla Bell dreams of being a musician, practicing daily and performing at local Massachusetts venues. During one of these performances, Ruby Sky, leader of Kyla\u2019s favorite band, hears Kyla perform. When Ruby asks Kyla to join the band on tour, Kyla embarks on a wild journey. Traveling to Los Angeles, Kyla drops out of school and moves in with an unpredictable producer who promises to make her a rock star in time for the tour. On top of navigating the highs and lows of the \u201890s music scene, Kyla finds herself developing feelings for Ruby. Full of adventure, bildungsroman, and budding romance, Violet\u2019s debut novel is a must-read this summer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Just River<\/a> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Sara B. Fraser, BFA in <\/em>Creative Writing<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, \u201890<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet best friends Sam and Carol, residents of small-town Wattsville. When Carol\u2019s daughter, Garnet, finds herself in prison for defending herself against an abusive boyfriend, Carol and Sam team up to help her. However, in the process, an innocent boy gets kidnapped, a dog poisoned, and Garnet\u2019s life jeopardized. In this novel\u2019s many twists and turns, author Sara B. Fraser<\/strong><\/a> crafts powerful characters with deeply human experiences. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n


Emerson trains creative innovators, and many Emerson alumni go on to become successful writers. Our programs such as Journalism and Creative Writing help students achieve their dreams of being published authors. To learn more about how Emerson graduate degrees<\/strong><\/a> help students succeed, check out our Careers blogs<\/strong><\/a> or schedule a call<\/strong><\/a> with an admissions counselor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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