--- title: Dive into Summer Reading description: Fill your summer reading list with nonfiction book recommendations on stress relief, reaching personal goals, caring for the earth, and activism. 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) ## [Dive into Summer Reading](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/summer-reading) May 30, 2025 4:48:00 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.    [Looking for Stress Relief?](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/restore-your-soul) [Hope-Filled Books to Restore Your Soul](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/restore-your-soul) [![BL_RestoreSoul2024_EmailBanner](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broadleaf%20Books/Fall_2024/Email_Assets/BL_RestoreSoul2024_EmailBanner.jpg?width=700&height=350&name=BL_RestoreSoul2024_EmailBanner.jpg)](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/restore-your-soul) [Click Here to Shop the List](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/restore-your-soul)   [Ready to Reach Your Personal Goals?](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/reignite-goals) [Reignite Your Goals with Books](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/reignite-goals) [![BL_PersonalGrowth_S25_EmailBanner](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broadleaf%20Books/Spring_2025/Email_Assets/BL_PersonalGrowth_S25_EmailBanner.jpg?width=700&height=350&name=BL_PersonalGrowth_S25_EmailBanner.jpg)](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/reignite-goals) [Click Here to Shop the List](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/reignite-goals)   [Want to Get Involved?](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/grad-gifts) [Books to Empower Young Activists](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/grad-gifts) [![BL_Grads2025_EmailBanner](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broadleaf%20Books/Spring_2025/Email_Assets/BL_Grads2025_EmailBanner.jpg?width=700&height=350&name=BL_Grads2025_EmailBanner.jpg)](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/grad-gifts) [Click Here to Shop the List](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/grad-gifts)   [Prioritizing Time in Nature This Summer?](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/earth) [Caring for Our World through Books](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/earth) [![BL_EarthDay2025_EmailBanner](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broadleaf%20Books/Spring_2025/Email_Assets/BL_EarthDay2025_EmailBanner.jpg?width=684&height=342&name=BL_EarthDay2025_EmailBanner.jpg)](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/earth) [Click Here to Shop the List](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/earth)   Our Authors in Their Own Words Rather listen than read? Below are recordings from recent webinars where several of our authors discuss ways we can be a force for good in today's political climate. Scroll to learn more and to listen or watch for free.   [Where Do We Go From Here?](https://www.augsburgfortress.org/promos/where-do-we-go-from-here/) Wondering where to go from here in this political climate? Explore our 3-part webinar series on creativity, community organizing, and protecting our neighbors. [![where do we go-1](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/where%20do%20we%20go-1.png?width=684&height=410&name=where%20do%20we%20go-1.png)](https://www.augsburgfortress.org/promos/where-do-we-go-from-here/) [Click Here to Watch](https://www.augsburgfortress.org/promos/where-do-we-go-from-here/)   [Breaking Point: Tracing the Roots of White Christian Nationalism and How We Can Resist](https://www.augsburgfortress.org/webinars/WCNwebinar/) White Christian Nationalism is on the rise. Explore our 2-part webinar series that addresses this pressing concern. [![BL_WCNWebinar2024_WatchNow_BlogBanner](https://blog.broadleafbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Broadleaf%20Books/Webinars/WCN%20Webinar%202024/BL_WCNWebinar2024_WatchNow_BlogBanner.jpg?width=684&height=399&name=BL_WCNWebinar2024_WatchNow_BlogBanner.jpg)](https://www.augsburgfortress.org/webinars/WCNwebinar/) [Click Here to Watch](https://www.augsburgfortress.org/webinars/WCNwebinar/)     [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? Join our community on social media! 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