It's summer. It's hot. And it's time to hook up.Cousins Ella, Beth, and Jamie are at their family's beach house, and they're gearing up for the wildest time of their lives. Sassy Ella is majorly crushing on a cute older boy -- who just happens to be her sister's new boyfriend. Meanwhile, practical Beth is surprised when she finds herself falling for her best friend George. And shy, creative Jamie gets her heart broken when her summer love abandons her. Three girls, too many boys, and some seriously stormy romances...it all adds up to one unforgettable summer.

Suggested Book Club Questions for Summer Boys (Fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Summer Boys:

• Did Hailey Abbott emphasize any specific themes throughout Summer Boys? What do you think Hailey Abbott is trying to explain with this theme?
• What was unique about the setting of Summer Boys and how did it affect the storyline?
• Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
• How do characters change or learn throughout Summer Boys? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
• How does Summer Boys reveal Hailey Abbott's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Hailey Abbott is liberal or conservative.
• Did certain parts of Summer Boys affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
• Did Hailey Abbott's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?

Suggested Book Club Questions for Summer Boys (Non-fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Summer Boys:

• Did Hailey Abbott make persuasive arguments in Summer Boys? Did Summer Boys change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
• What did you learn from Summer Boys?
• How does Hailey Abbott present the information and did you enjoy it?
• How is Hailey Abbott biased within Summer Boys? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
• What, if anything, does Summer Boys make you want to read next? Why?