I was on vacation last week, and it was wonderful! I spent seven days in a cabin in northern Wisconsin. I did not have any cell service, internet, or a television. I spent time kayaking, playing with my dogs, playing cards, and doing plenty of reading. I read one book each full day I was there. This week I will be blogging and posting on my Instagram about each of my reads.
First up, is The Vacationers by Emma Straub. This was my first book by Straub, and I devoured it. It was full of gossip and rich people problems, making for a quick and fun read. I really enjoyed Straub’s writing and will most certainly pick up more of her books in the future. I really love following her on Instagram!
This book is about the Post family who is on a two week vacation on a beautiful Island in Spain. The Post parents are trying to sort out what infidelity means for their marriage, the Post daughter is trying to lose her virginity before she goes to college, and the Post son is deciding how to navigate his relationship with his older girlfriend and how to discuss his financial woes with his parents. Some family friends along for the ride throw in some added complications. Overall, this book is about family and how complicated those relationships can be. The book did a great job of revealing the tensions that can come along with a family vacation where each person has high (and often different) expectations. This is a great summer beach/lake read, for sure.
Happy reading!
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