When it's oppressively hot outside, it's easy to forget why summertime is my favorite season...Which is why I then refer to Suzanne Brown's book, "Summer: A User's Guide." The joy of summer comes rushing back to me, including nostalgia for things I never actually experienced. It's more of a reference guide with a very Real Simple layout and format, with clean lines and beautiful photography. Thanks to this book, I have a handy list of all of the 2-letter words that I can play in Scrabble. (Take note, all of my "Words with Friends" competitors! I've just revealed my secret weapon.) Besides that, I can brush up on my underwater handstand techniques, fill up a rainy afternoon with suggested movies,tie-dye a t-shirt, learn how to build a campfire in four easy (?) steps, and finally discover how to shape fabric into a sarong. Not to be missed are the food and beverage recipes the book includes (crab salad-stuffed tomatoes, anyone!?). It's a great beach or when-you-have-a-minute-here-and-there read, since most topics span about a page in length. Some might say this also makes it a great bathroom reader.
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