Dallas County Living Well Magazine July/August 2016 | Page 38

Five Summer Vacation Reads T of everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good? he best book to read on vacation is in the eye of the beholder. For some, getting lost in a faraway fantasy world or suspenseful thriller appeals. For others, getting lost in whirlwind romances is the way to go. Whatever your preference, we recommend packing one of these fun reads to dive into during your summer outings. The Girl on the Train By Paula Hawkins We found this psychological thriller to be a gut-wrenching journey––suspenseful and surprise-packed. Hollywood must agree, as this book makes its film debut this fall. Every day is the same. Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning and night. Every day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She’s even started to feel like she 36 The Sweetheart Deal By Polly Dugan This one packs all the ingredients for a great story: love, loss, secrets, betrayal, and the chance to love again. Twelve years after a drunken pact, consummate bachelor Garrett is forced to confront his promise to marry his best knows them. Jess and Jason, she calls them. Their life—as she sees it—is perfect. Not unlike the life she recently lost. Until today. She sees something shocking. It’s only a minute until the train moves on, but it’s enough. Now everything’s changed. Unable to keep it to herself, Rachel goes to the police. But is she really as unreliable as they say? Soon she is deeply entangled not only in the investigation but in the lives DALLAS COUNTY Living Well Magazine | JULY/AUGUST 2016