With summer now in full gear, our ten Character Approved blog contributors are offering their Top Five suggestions for a Character Approved season in everything from Technology and Food to Music, Writing, and Theatre.

Discover the debut novels worth reading, the must-have fun outdoor products, the grilling tools you need for that perfect barbecue, and more!

Complete with photo galleries and useful links, the Character Approved Top Picks for Summer will help you make the most of your warm-weather downtime, whether you're venturing out of town or staying right at home.

We also want to hear from you, so don't forget to tell us what Character Approved things you're up to this summer. Leave a comment here or post something on our Facebook wall.

Read on to see what's Character Approved for summer in Architecture, Art, Design, Fashion, Film, Food, Music, Technology, Theatre, and Writing.

Enjoy!