It's getting hot outside, which means it's the time of year when many blogs are sharing their annual Summer Reading Lists™, mostly filled with big thick theology books and historical works. Which is… fine. But is that the best way to use your reading time when you actually get to go on vacation? That's what we're talking on this episode over donuts made in my kitchen. Listen in as we get fatter and happier discussing:

Two good approaches to summer reading
The time Dave watched Jaws before going to the beach
If it's a good idea to read on the beach at all
The kinds of books you should (and shouldn't) read on vacation
The character Aaron wants to punch in the face

Also, when the heck are we going to finally discuss The Notebook?

As always, thanks to Lagares Roasters for partnering with us to make the Table of (mal)Contents blend. Pick up a bag (or 12) today.

Some of the books we mentioned on this episode include:

The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk
In Harm's Way by Doug Stanton
The Cartel by Don Winslow
The Genius Files: Mission Unstoppable by Dan Gutman
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The Martian by Andy Weir
Artemis by Andy Weir
Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby
The Virtues of War by Steven Pressfield
The Gateway Chronicles by K.B. Hoyle
The Maze Runner series by James Dashner

Bonus content: Weekend Update featuring Buford Calloway (the origin of the "Dixie Champagne" reference)

Summer reading, getting fatter & happier, and what not to read on vacation