The List: 9 Summer Reads

Learning to Swim (Sara J. Henry)

Sara Henry’s debut novel, Learning to Swim, starts with a literal splash—Troy Chance rescues someone, or something, she witnesses being dropped off the side of a cruise ship and the story takes off from there, keeping us invested throughout. The fast-paced plot, captivating characters (including a seven year-old boy), and the relationships that develop along the way reveal an athletic main character who is undaunted, loyal and lovable. Henry is an assured writer who will undoubtedly attract a wide following with this first book.