Yahoo Celebrity's Summer Reading List: 7 Books You Have To Read Now

So many books, so little time.

At least that's how the Yahoo Celebrity team feels as we celebrate the first official week of summer. Lucky for us, the warm months ahead signal the start of vacations, beach days, and more time to enjoy a great read.

[Related: Hollywood Celebrities Reveal What They're Reading This Summer]

With so many fascinating books to choose from, we wanted to share a few that we absolutely loved — or can't wait to dive into. Whether you're in the mood for a juicy celebrity memoir, a YA page-turner, or even poetry by James Franco, there's something for everyone. Happy reading!

The DUFF by Kody Keplinger

If you loved The Fault in Our Stars... this isn't that. Yes, it's a YA novel being adapted into a film, but you can leave your tissues in your purse as this one's pure fun.

"DUFF" stands for "Designated Ugly Fat Friend" and follows 17-year-old Bianca, who thinks she's the least attractive of her pretty pals, as she tries to avoid falling for the school man-whore, Wesley. The movie, currently in production, stars overwhelmingly underappreciated Parenthood actress Mae Whitman and The Tomorrow People's Robbie Amell.

Oh, one last thing: We're not going to say this is Fifty Shades of Grey for teens, but there are definitely some significant sex scenes. — Breanne L. Heldman

Directing Herbert White by James Franco

James Franco delivers a crash course in film and Hollywood history in his first book of poetry, Directing Herbert White.

The actor/scholar/artist also dishes on his contemporaries by recounting the Lindsay Lohan hotel incident and venting about Heath Ledger.

And if you're interested in Franco’s technique to method acting, he reveals his secret recipe in prose. With a series of sonnets, he details standout scenes that would make any film buff gush.

A few poems on adolescence are sprinkled throughout the book, offering a glimpse into some of Franco’s turbulent memories and loves that got away.

So if you’re in the mood for a quick read this summer, pick up this poetic memoir, which is surprisingly only 81 pages. — Paul Rosales

There’s More To Life Than This by Theresa Caputo

If you have the slightest curiosity or fascination with mediums who can connect with the dead, Theresa Caputo’s book is for you.

After becoming a huge fan of her TLC series, Long Island Medium, I had to learn more about how she is able to relay hundreds of moving messages to families grieving over the loss of a loved one.

With her natural wit and humor, Caputo looks back at how she first communicated with spirit at just 4 years old and why she didn’t accept her "gift from God" until she was 33.

You may begin the book as a skeptic, but as you read through her compelling anecdotes, personal background, and all those emotional readings, I think you may just become a believer. — Mike Vulpo

Let’s Just Say It Wasn’t Pretty by Diane Keaton

Equal parts sentimental and heart-wrenching, Diane Keaton’s Let’s Just Say It Wasn’t Pretty is a testament to a lifetime of unique style, bold choices, and self-criticism, with a healthy dose of neurosis along the way.

Though she examines her physical traits chapter by chapter, Keaton — who has never been satisfied with her plain looks —delves beyond surface aesthetics, chronicling the ups and downs of living in a world that is obsessed with appearances.

With references to Woody Allen’s hair care specialist for balding and fairly recent letters of devotion to Jack Nicholson, the book is chalk full of random nuggets and entertaining musings. Perfect for a beach read or to spark random conversations about the author with friends, Let’s Just Say It Wasn’t Pretty is like a sour candy that just needs an occasional pucker and a little time to get to the sweet center. — Joyce Edwards

Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!: The Story of Pop Music From Bill Haley to Beyoncé by Bob Stanley

Name a popular song, and I can usually tell you exactly what was going on in my life when it ruled the charts. Hall & Oates, Madonna, Elton John, Michael Jackson, the Beatles (discovered in my late teens), and Britney Spears are just some of the musicians who've provided the soundtrack to my days.

Bob Stanley, a music journalist and a keyboard player for the British indie band Saint Etienne, has written a book that promises to mention many of the songs that are important to me and other music fans out there.

The well-reviewed tome is packed with interesting illustrations, such as vintage music magazine covers and album charts, plus analysis from the author. I'm already looking forward to flipping through the book (once it's released on July 14) with a glass of wine and, of course, iTunes. — Raechal Shewfelt

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

Looking for an action-packed new spin on the dystopian YA trend that is not called The Hunger Games or Divergent? Then James Dashner's The Maze Runner is the summer read for you, and not just because the big screen adaptation arrives in theaters this September.

The Maze Runner revolves around a group of teenagers who, with no memories of their past lives, are trying to survive and escape the mystery of their encampment-like living space "the glade," which is surrounded by a deadly maze.

For me, the book's best selling points are its fast-paced action scenes, lively banter, the relationships between the main characters, and a post-apocalyptic Lord of the Flies-esque element that left me unable to put the book down. — Kara Warner

Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days by Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard

Beyond a fleeting crush when I was 8 years old, I was never a Michael Jackson superfan, but I picked up this book — an account by two bodyguards — after reading an excerpt detailing a crazy story about the Jackson family storming the gates of his home. That's a great example of the drama this book covers —his broken relationship with his family, but also his loneliness and paranoia prior to his death.

I love learning everyday things about famous folks and this has plenty: the King of Pop would only listen to classical music in the car, he read the Wall Street Journal daily, shopped on eBay, and brought spray butter and hot sauce with him to the movie theater for his popcorn.

There are sweet stories, too — from adventures with his kids to how he generously handed out $100 bills in a low-income Las Vegas neighborhood. However, what really hooked me were the more bizarre things the bodyguards witnessed. Jackson had stacks of cash all over his home and once traveled commercial with a carry-on bag containing $300,000 cash, yet he owed his employees months of backpay. He also traveled with a metal briefcase containing two Academy Awards. And he'd make strange demands of his bodyguards, including how he once asked a guard to steal a Spider-Man display from outside a Burger King.

The book is just the right amount of juicy without being trashy, which is my sweet spot. — Suzy Byrne