12 More Summer Book Recommendations from Net Friends Staff (Part 2)

Looking for your next summer read? Your net friendly staff has you covered with recommendations for books they stayed up late to finish. These are the books that make you wish your flight was delayed, and road trips fly by. We guarantee it. Don’t miss part 1 of our book recommendations.

Find your next 5-star read:

Skyward by Brandon Sanderson

Recommended by Joel Abney, COO

An uplifting sci-fi series about a teen pilot fighting for her place in the sky and her planet’s survival. Packed with heart, action, and plenty of Sanderson magic.

Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore

‍Recommended by Will Roberts, Director of Strategic Partnerships

What if every New Year’s Eve you woke up in a different year of your life? This time-hopping novel explores identity, love, and the beauty of living in sequence.

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

‍Recommended by Joel Abney and Susanna Perrett, Product Marketing Manager

‍A fast-paced, mind-bending sci-fi thriller that explores the road not taken… literally. A man is pulled into an alternate version of his lifelife, and he must fight to return to the world and family he knows.

Vampire Accountant by Drew Hayes

‍Recommended by Issac Lyons, IT Expert, and Will Roberts

Think being undead means a life of glamor and chaos? Not for Fred, a vampire who navigates taxes, clients, and undead nonsense.  But his connection with a high school friend pulls him into the chaotic and often dangerous world of supernatural creatures.

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

‍Recommended by Joel Abney

‍A brutal and gripping dystopian saga where a lowly miner rises to challenge a rigid caste society on Mars. Packed with intense action, political intrigue, and a fight for freedom, Red Rising delivers a thrilling, darkly charged story that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

Recommended by Olivia Strocsher, Procurement Specialist

A pilot and his dog look for meaning in a fractured world. This post-apocalyptic and lyrical tale is a deeply human story about the enduring power of companionship.

Pro Bono by Thomas Perry

‍Recommended by Susanna Perrett

When a lawyer who recovers embezzled assets accepts a young widow's case, he discovers a scheme mirroring the one that defrauded his own mother years ago. This revelation pulls him into the world of financial crime and personal vengeance.

Vicious by V.E. Schwab

‍Recommended by Joel Abney for dark superhero fans

Two brilliant college friends discover how to gain superpowers... and then become sworn enemies. Sharp, stylish, and psychologically rich, this gripping tale of ambition and betrayal explores what it really means to be a hero or a villain.

Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson

‍Also recommended by Isaac Lyons

Another standalone fantasy gem from Sanderson. In a world where magic is fueled by color and breath, two sisters a swept into political intrigue as gods walk among mortals.

The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan

‍Recommended by Joel Abney

‍This is a 14-book saga. Follow a diverse cast of heroes and villains as they navigate destiny, magic, and war in a story that’s as vast and immersive as it is unforgettable. Perfect for readers ready to lose themselves in a legendary adventure.

Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by Tourmaline

‍Recommended by Olivia Strocsher

‍A vivid and inspiring biography of LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson, whose fearless spirit and joyous resistance helped ignite a movement for equality and justice. This powerful portrait celebrates a true trailblazer whose legacy continues to inspire today.

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Go back to our Part 1 Book Recommendations.

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