--- title: Build Your Summer TBR List description: Fill your summer reading list with nonfiction book recommendations on spirituality, reaching personal goals, defending democracy, and grief. image: https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hubfs/Broadleaf%20Books/Spring_2025/Blog_Assets/BL_SummerReading2025_BlogBanner.jpg --- [![BL_logo_4c_horz_lg](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BL/Logos/BL_logo_4c_horz_lg.jpg?width=290&height=52&name=BL_logo_4c_horz_lg.jpg "BL_logo_4c_horz_lg")](https://www.broadleafbooks.com) - [Excerpts](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/tag/excerpt) - [Interviews](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/tag/interviews) - [Op-Eds](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/tag/op-ed) - [Resources](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/tag/resources) - [Shop Now](https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/search/allproducts) ## [Build Your Summer TBR List](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/build-your-summer-tbr-list) May 29, 2026 1:04:00 PM / by [Broadleaf Books](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/author/broadleaf-books) ![BL_SummerReading2025_BlogBanner](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broadleaf%20Books/Spring_2025/Blog_Assets/BL_SummerReading2025_BlogBanner.jpg?width=1368&height=798&name=BL_SummerReading2025_BlogBanner.jpg) Summer is here, and with the longer days, warmer weather, and hopefully some extra time to relax, there is no better time to kick back with a good book. And if you're still searching for what to read, we've got you covered! Whether you're looking for stress relief, inspiration to help you reach your goals, or reads that will empower you to be a force for good in the world, the lists below are filled with recommendations to help you build your summer TBR list.    [Searching for Spiritual Wisdom?](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/summer-reading-for-your-spirit) [Summer Reading for Your Spirit](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/summer-reading-for-your-spirit) [![BL_Spirituality_S26_EmailBanner](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broadleaf%20Books/Spring_2026/Email_Assets/BL_Spirituality_S26_EmailBanner.jpg?width=684&height=342&name=BL_Spirituality_S26_EmailBanner.jpg)](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/summer-reading-for-your-spirit) [Click Here to Shop the List](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/summer-reading-for-your-spirit)   [Ready for a Midyear Reset?](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/a-midyear-reset) [A Midyear Reset for Your Mind, Heart, and Life](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/a-midyear-reset) [![BL_PersonalGrowth_S26_EmailBanner_Final](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broadleaf%20Books/Spring_2026/Email_Assets/BL_PersonalGrowth_S26_EmailBanner_Final.jpg?width=684&height=342&name=BL_PersonalGrowth_S26_EmailBanner_Final.jpg)](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/a-midyear-reset) [Click Here to Shop the List](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/a-midyear-reset)   [Desire to Defend Democracy During the Semiquincentennial?](https://www.augsburgfortress.org/promos/america-250) [America at 250](https://www.augsburgfortress.org/promos/america-250/) [![BL_AmericaAt250_EmailBanner-1](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broadleaf%20Books/Spring_2026/Email_Assets/BL_AmericaAt250_EmailBanner-1.jpg?width=684&height=342&name=BL_AmericaAt250_EmailBanner-1.jpg)](https://www.augsburgfortress.org/promos/america-250) [Click Here to Shop the List](https://www.augsburgfortress.org/promos/america-250)   [Grieving a Loss This Summer?](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/healing-books-grief) [Healing Books for Grief & Loss](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/healing-books-grief) [![BL_Grief_S26_EmailBanner](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broadleaf%20Books/Spring_2026/Email_Assets/BL_Grief_S26_EmailBanner.jpg?width=684&height=342&name=BL_Grief_S26_EmailBanner.jpg)](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/healing-books-grief) [Click Here to Shop the List](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/healing-books-grief)   Our Authors in Their Own Words Rather listen than read? Below are recordings from recent webinars, spanning topics from earth care to women's health to intentional living. Scroll to learn more and to listen or watch for free.   [The Earth Is Alive: Spiritual Wisdom from Trees, Birds, and Wild Places](https://www.augsburgfortress.org/webinars/earth-day/) Join us for a gentle conversation on connections between nature and spiritual practice, created for those who are tired, overwhelmed, or longing for rest in an always-on world. [![BL_EarthDayWebinar2026_EmailBanner](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broadleaf%20Books/Webinars/Earth%20Day%202026/BL_EarthDayWebinar2026_EmailBanner.jpg?width=684&height=342&name=BL_EarthDayWebinar2026_EmailBanner.jpg)](https://www.augsburgfortress.org/webinars/earth-day/) [Click Here to Watch](https://www.augsburgfortress.org/webinars/earth-day/)   [Centering Women's Health: Caring Better for Our Bodies and Our Minds](https://www.broadleafbooks.com/webinars/centering-womens-health/) Empower yourself with knowledge, strategies, and support to better understand how to care for both your body and your mind. [![BL_WomensHealthWebinar2025_EmailBanner](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broadleaf%20Books/Webinars/Womens%20Health%20Webinar%202025/BL_WomensHealthWebinar2025_EmailBanner.jpg?width=684&height=342&name=BL_WomensHealthWebinar2025_EmailBanner.jpg)](https://www.broadleafbooks.com/webinars/centering-womens-health/) [Click Here to Watch](https://www.broadleafbooks.com/webinars/centering-womens-health/)   [Your October Reset: Intentional Living for the Year Ahead](https://www.broadleafbooks.com/webinars/october-reset/) Discover inspiration to enter into a new season with intention and cultivate your curiosity with practices and mindfulness. Perfect for any time of year—not just October! [![BL_OctoberResetWebinar2025_EmailBannerFINAL](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broadleaf%20Books/Webinars/October%20Reset%20Webinar%202025/BL_OctoberResetWebinar2025_EmailBannerFINAL.jpg?width=684&height=342&name=BL_OctoberResetWebinar2025_EmailBannerFINAL.jpg)](https://www.broadleafbooks.com/webinars/october-reset/) [Click Here to Watch](https://www.broadleafbooks.com/webinars/october-reset/)   Searching for Books for Kids? Many schools give out lists of required and recommended summer reading for kindergarten through older grades. But what if you would like to expand beyond requirements? What if you are looking for fun summer picture books to read aloud to the kids in your life? These picture books from our sister imprint Beaming Books are full of seasonal topics meant to celebrate summer and pique children's interest.   [Get Ready for Summer Reading](https://blog.beamingbooks.com/get-ready-for-summer-reading) [![Blog_SummerReading](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_SummerReading.jpg?width=684&height=399&name=Blog_SummerReading.jpg)](https://blog.beamingbooks.com/get-ready-for-summer-reading) [Click Here to Shop the List](https://blog.beamingbooks.com/get-ready-for-summer-reading)     [To browse all of our titles, visit broadleafbooks.com.](https://www.broadleafbooks.com/) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Topics: [Summer](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/topic/summer), [Resources](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/topic/resources) ![Broadleaf Books](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BL_Logo_Spine.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=BL_Logo_Spine.jpg) #### Written by [Broadleaf Books](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/author/broadleaf-books) ### Searching for more inspiration? 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