Got a long summer reading list? NPR's Life Kit helps you keep pages turning

NPR | By Marielle Segarra

Published July 12, 2026 at 5:08 PM EDT

Many people dream of extended summer reading time, but to really dig into books, you need steal any moment possible.

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