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2026 Summer Reading List — I Need Your Best Picks

01 Jun, 2026 Anne Llewellyn

                               
The Case Manager

It’s time to put together my annual Summer Reading List, and I would love your recommendations!

What book did you read this year that you simply could not put down? What inspired you, challenged you, or stayed with you long after you finished it? Old favorites and new discoveries are all welcome.

And don’t stop with books! I’m also looking for your favorite:

  • Podcasts
  • TV series
  • Movies
  • Magazines

Please send me what you enjoyed most along with a short note about:

  • Why you loved it
  • What you think others might gain from reading, watching, or listening to it

The 2026 Summer Reading List will be published on June 30th, so please email your suggestions by June 25th to: anne@nursesadvocates.com

You can also take a look at last year’s list for inspiration – 2025 Summer Reading List

I look forward to seeing your favorites and sharing them with everyone!

Thanks in advance!

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    About The Author

    • Anne Llewellyn

      Anne Llewellyn is a registered nurse with over forty years of experience in critical care, risk management, case management, patient advocacy, healthcare publications and training and development. Anne has been a leader in the area of Patient Advocacy since 2010. She was a Founding member of the Patient Advocate Certification Board and is currently serving on the National Association of Health Care Advocacy. Anne writes a weekly Blog, Nurse Advocate to share stories and events that will educate and empower people be better prepared when they enter the healthcare system.

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