3 New Books for Your Summer Reading List: 'The Grand Paloma Resort,' 'Mean Moms,' & 'Always Be My Bibi'

Summer Reading Recommendations

• 📚 Danielle Parker from Club Calvi shares three new books perfect for late summer reading, covering romance, drama, and mystery.

'The Grand Paloma Resort' by Clavus Nutra

• 🌴 This novel is set at an exclusive all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, shifting focus from visitors to the people who work there.
• ⚠️ The story centers on a manager and her younger sister, a babysitter, whose lives are upended when two young girls go missing amidst a looming hurricane.
• 🔍 It aims to reveal the hidden realities beneath the surface of paradise for resort staff.

'Mean Moms' by Emma Rosen Bloom

• 🏫 This book delves into the lives of parents at an exclusive private school in downtown New York, exploring their friendships, betrayals, and hidden desires.
• 💔 It uncovers the insecurities, hopes, and aspirations of these women, giving them complex characters.
• 🤫 The arrival of a new, single mom stirs up suspicion and trouble, making it a gripping read.

'Always Be My Bibi' by Priyanka Tasselim

• 💖 A young adult rom-com about BB, a 16-year-old from a wealthy family in Patterson, New Jersey, who loves her family despite their quirks.
• 🚫 BB is grounded by her father and forbidden from having a boyfriend until her older sister marries.
• ✈️ The family travels to Bangladesh for the wedding, leading to unexpected events and exploring themes of family love and relationships.
• 😂 Described as a delight with plenty of chuckles, suitable for readers of all ages.