Since the Doctor (Eyebrows, not Hair) opted not to suggest an Agatha Christie novel, I've decided to leave her off the summer reading list. Without further ado, here's the list. These are for extra credit come fall, but I think you'll actually like the books I've selected enough to want to read them on your own. Two of them are highly acclaimed graphic novels, including one by Emil Ferris. That book has been a long time coming. First, she contracted West Nile virus which left her paralyzed. She ended up having to re-learn how to draw with a pen in her mouth. While she recovered from that, the book then got stuck in the Panama Canal when her publisher went bankrupt. Highly, highly recommended.
If you're not one of my students but still want to read them, you're more than welcome to. I wouldn't mind doing a book club over the summer with them if anyone was interested.