Today's guest is navigating a tough season, and as a result she is looking forward to a summer of books with heart that won't be too emotionally draining. Kayla Crum is searching for what she calls light but not fluffy reads, and she's not exactly sure where to find the types of titles she's looking for.

Kayla's an RN and freelance writer living in Grand Haven, Michigan, where she enjoys making the most of her Lake Michigan proximity by spending time outside with her family and reading on the beach when she can fit it into her schedule. When it comes to her summer reading quest, Kayla's identified a specific type of story that is really working well for her. Today, Kayla is hoping Anne can help her understand why this specific setting is working so well, because she'd love to discover more books that satisfy in the same way.

You'll find the list of titles mentioned today on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/531.

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Chapters:

04:29 Meet Kayla

07:38 Kayla’s search for books with heart during a season of grief

19:55 The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by Susan Jane Gilman

22:04 Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo

26:10 The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

28:02  Havoc by Christopher Bollen

32:28 A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

36:45 Make Nice by Ryan Effgen

41:28 Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan

45:02 The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman

48:32 Road Ends by Mary Lawson

54:43 What will Kayla read next?

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