QMS Summer Reads
We put together a list of our favorite summer reads — so you'll never get caught by the pool without a proper page turner.
The Emerald Mile
Life on the water takes on a whole new look in The Emerald Mile. This story of a few daredevil rafters chasing a speed record through the Grand Canyon during a torrential flood won't take you long to get through. It is fast paced but leaves enough room to give some insight into the mindset of the athletes and adventures who risk everything to reach the top.
- Thomas Donovan, QMS Team
The Wager
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder is a riveting historical narrative that plunges readers into the harrowing tale of a doomed naval expedition. Meticulously researched and vividly told, it chronicles the incredible survival, moral dilemmas, and treacherous human behavior faced by the ship's crew. This book is a must-read for anyone captivated by true stories of adventure, resilience, and the dark depths of human nature.
- Lucas Cereijido, QMS Team
Among the Thugs
On the heels of the European Championship and Copa America, heading into the Summer Olympics, a book about football fanatics is the perfect read in between tournaments. A vivid, albeit gruesome, depiction of English Premiere League fan culture and “hooliganism” in the 1980’s, this book gives a unique look into the highs and lows of what it means to be a sports fan beyond just the game. This is a wildly entertaining, surprisingly emotional read that will get you in the mood to cheer on your country, but is not for the queasy or faint of heart.
- Mitch Davis, QMS Team
Kitchen Confidential
This book should live on your shelf because it shows the high and lows of working in the restaurant industry written by the late and great Anthony Bourdain. A must for any food enthusiasts, New Yorkers and culinary lovers. Does not disappoint!
- Reid, QMS Team
Do Something
Each Sunday I scour the New York Times for Trebay’s cultural commentary. When he announced his memoir, I put it at the top of my summer reading list. I’ll admit I’m a bit pre-disposed to the 1970s New York autobiographical genre, having recently read Duncan Hannah’s 20th Century Boy, and Richard Hell’s I Dreamed I Was A Very Clean Tramp. Trebay’s work stands on its own and paints a complicated picture of navigating this distinct, often romanticized period in New York history.
- Ethan, QMS Team
