10 YA Books with August Vibes

Looking to squeeze in a few more summer reads before autumn sneaks up on us all?

Here are my top 10 Young Adult novels that give me strong #AugustVibes:

#1: Alex, Approximately

by Jenn Bennett

This is by far one of my favorite contemporary YA novels. The characters are so sweet and the setting makes me itch to move to California and soak up the sun.

#2: The City of Ember

by Jeanne DuPrau

Nothing beats the heat like imagining yourself down in a deep, cool cave. A great intro to mystery novels for younger readers!

#3: Five Children and It

by E. Nesbit

A true classic, this book puts you right onto the beach and dives right into some magical fun on the English coast.

#4: The Forbidden Wish

by Jessica Khoury

A retelling of Aladdin that sweeps you into a whole new world of characters, magic, and angsty teen romance.

#5: The Goose Girl

by Shannon Hale

Another fairy tale retelling, this rich world is just as satisfying to dip your toes in as the creek that runs through your backyard.

#6: Holes

by Louis Sachar

This classic novel is still just as hot as the desert the treasure is buried in.

#7: Howl's Moving Castle

by Diana Wynne Jones

If your ideal summer would be spent frolicking through waist-high grass and watching the wind sweep over the rolling hills like waves in the ocean, then this book is for you.

#8: Paper Towns

by John Green

A contemporary novel with mystery, adventure, and road trips, just like the perfect August weekend!

#9: Savvy

by Ingrid Law

If you are in love with summer lightning storms, then you'll fall in love with this book.

#10: The Two Princesses of Bamarre

by Gail Carson Levine

Beat the heat by joining the heroine of this fairy tale as she adventures under the branches of tall pine trees and breathe in that crisp mountain air.