Summer is the season for slowing down, soaking in sunshine, and getting lost in a good book. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hitting the beach, or just enjoying a quiet evening on the porch [glass of wine in tow!], there’s no better time to dive into a fresh stack of reads. From steamy romances to thrillers set on a tropical island, this summer reading list has something for everyone. Between brand-spankin’ new releases and our most anticipated reads of the summer, get ready to turn the page on your next favorite book!
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Romance
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry – The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets Beach Read; the newest novel from one of our favorite authors!
The Love Haters by Katherine Center – A quick, easy beach read that’s laugh out loud funny. Think: Key West, Coast Guard, and conga lines.
It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan – A forced-proximity enemies-to-lovers trope? Say less.
One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune – One of my favorite books of the year [so far!] – just be sure to read Every Summer After first for the full Barry’s Bay experience.
Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez – Our LIY Reads Book Club pick! Abby Jimenez has never let us down.
More Romance:
Fiction
The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner – “A nostalgic nod to the pop culture of the 2000s” from one of our favorite authors!
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid – One of the most anticipated books of the year! Taylor Jenkins Reid is back – author of Daisy Jones & The Six, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Malibu Rising, and Carrie Soto is Back. A must read!
The Names by Florence Knapp – “Spanning thirty-five years, what follows are three alternate and alternating versions of Cora’s and her young son’s lives, shaped by her choice of name. In richly layered prose, The Names explores the painful ripple effects of domestic abuse, the messy ties of family, and the possibilities of autonomy and healing.”
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall – “The farmer is dead. He is dead, and all anyone wants to know is who killed him.” A sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller, Broken Country is a novel of simmering passion, impossible choices, and explosive consequences that toggles between the past and present to explore the far-reaching legacy of first love.
The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff – “A tender, true-to-life novel that explores the impact of each generation in a family torn apart by tragedy but, over time, restored by the power of grace and love.”
More Fiction:
Mystery & Thriller
The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers – We loved Ashley Flowers’ All Good People Here and can’t wait to dive into her latest!
The Tenant by Freida McFadden – Freida McFadden is Queen of the the thriller! The latest book from one of our favorites.
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore – A teenager goes missing from Summer Camp [and she’s the daughter of the family that owns the camp]. People Magazine’s #1 book of the year!
Fog and Fury by Rachel Howzell Hall – The newest release from author of What Never Happened [another murder in paradise to add to your reading list if you haven’t already!]
The Last Ferry Out by Andrea Bartz – For fans of Beautiful Ugly; a missing fiancée + a remote tropical island = the perfect summer thriller.
