Growing up, I went to a college prep school and summer reading was always a big part of our curriculum. And I'm not talking one measly book - I am talking like at least 5 every summer. I freaking love to read, so I always looked forward to our list each year.

And while I've been out of school for longer than I care to think about, I have pretty steadily kept up the tradition of reading a handful of new books each summer - and revisiting some of my favorites ::cough cough:: Harry Potter.