11 Books That Will Make You Nostalgic For Summers Past

The 2001 movie is good, but Meg Cabot's original book (which kicked off a series) is even better. The star of the novel is Mia, an awkward teenage girl who learns she's the princess of a small European country. Unlike the movie, Mia's dad is alive in the book, making it slightly lighter and altogether a great read for a lazy day in the backyard.