From beach reads to thrillers: The books we can't stop devouring this summer
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If there's one thing you should know about us, it's that we're serious book lovers. We're the ones staying up to read just 'one more chapter' and love lounging poolside with a good read.
Naturally, summer is made for people like us. Whether you're relaxing on the sand or merely escaping to the backyard for a little downtime, we've gotten your reading retreat covered with our favorite books for the season — think buzzy new releases, page-turning thrillers, heartfelt romances, and some unexpected gems that we cannot get out of our minds. Here's what we're tossing in our beach bags this summer!
This is book 4 in the Rome, Kentucky series by Sarah Adams and it has had me in a chokehold!
It is a friends to lovers, small town, swoon-worthy read that makes you believe in love again. Madison and James will make you laugh, steal your hearts, and make you hungry for more (in multiple ways).
Julia Remillard, Sr. Commerce Writer
Everyone is buzzing about this book, and for good reason. Yesteryear follows a tradwife influencer who wakes up one day in 1855, completely out of her element in a world that doesn't know the meaning of going viral.
It's hard to capture in words how timely this book is, but imagine a satirical novel about a time-traveling social media icon caught up in a dystopian world. The bottom line: it's worth all the hype!
Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
Far too many people struggle to get clear answers about their health concerns. Through in-depth analysis and real-life case studies, Alexandra Sifferlin explores the communication gaps between patients and doctors - and what’s being done to help navigate this often uncertain landscape.
Healthcare in America is an important subject, and Sifferlin approaches it with nuance and compassion from the very first page.
Lisa Potter, SVP, Commerce Growth
Who doesn't love Emily Henry? This is the perfect blend of romance and even a little mystery, following the lovely Alice and Hayden and some of the swooniest scenes imaginable.
Set in two timelines, both characters compete to write the life story of the reclusive Margaret. It's a light, sweet, and emotional read all at once, great for poolside afternoons or for settling into on a long flight.
Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
Book two in Matt Haig's The Midnight World series is already one of the year's most sought-after books.
Haig has made a name for himself in the time travel fiction genre, with the first book in the series flying off shelves. The Midnight Train takes one man back to a time and place he wishes he could desperately return, and it is as much an adventure as an exploration of the things that are most important in life.
Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
I can always count on Harlan Coben to deliver a seriously twisty thriller where nothing is what it seems.
Whether you're a fan of his Netflix series or a longtime reader, I promise you will be as riveted as I was reading this collaboration with Reese Witherspoon. True to Coben's signature style, it's super fast-paced and feels a lot like watching a movie.
If you love intrigue, suspense, and totally unpredictable stories this is The One to Read!
Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
I am a DIE HARD Lucy Score fan and have a soft spot for her Blue Moon series (which is gigantic by the way).
Book 7 is actually short but sweet (and oh yes, spicy!) prequel to the series matriarch Phoebe Pierce. It has a hot farmer, quirky towns people, and many jaw-dropping kisses.
Julia Remillard, Sr. Commerce Writer
Lisa Jewell's newest read drops next month, and early reviews suggest it is as shocking as her previous works.
Set outside of London, the story revolves around Jane, who becomes increasingly drawn into the case of a missing local teen. The disappearance somehow ties into Jane's past, and Jewell artfully weaves together a chilling story you'll have to read to believe.
Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
Pure magic! The Faraway Inn is meant for young adults, but anyone who enjoys a cozy escape will love this.
You can expect to leave real life at the door as you lose yourself in this lovely story that finds a teen at her great-aunt's rural Vermont B&B for the summer.
Along with the groundskeeper's cute son, she quickly discovers that there is so much more to this place than meets the eye.
Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
One of my most literary talented friends wrote a BOOK!
Yes, a whole freaking book, and despite my bias it is actually incredible. The poetry collection by Amanda Karch features woven words of romance and the highs and lows that are associated.
If you have ever been a long distance lover — this is for you.
Julia Remillard, Sr. Commerce Writer
Somehow Joan Didion always makes my list when I recommend what to read and here's why.
She's the best. That's it. This book right here has won too many awards to count because of the way it is written and the perspectives it can shift.
It's raw, real, and at times chilling to read. Mortality and what to do with it is something I think we all face, so read I beg you, Joan Didion.
Julia Remillard, Sr. Commerce Writer
I have been an avid Amanda Lovelace reader for quite some time now.
I was a particular fan of her bestselling collection, the witch doesn't burn in this one, and her latest book is a revisiting of the 2018 collection.
Decorated in beautiful language, the book encompasses how to exist as a woman in the worlds current sociopolitical climate.
Julia Remillard, Sr. Commerce Writer