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Books that Feel Like Summer
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items Books with summer vibes, whatever the preferred vibes are! These are some great reads for summer 2026.
Sections
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Romance/Love
Mystery/Horror/Thriller
Drama/Fiction
Romance/Love
Summer is the best time of year to find your new favorite love story.
“The only thing harder than finding out about your dead dad’s secret lake house is dealing with the grumpy neighbor that comes with it.” Two writers living next door to one another with writer's block. I love Emily Henry, so this is a must-read for t...
Beach Read by Emily Henry
NEW RAINBOW ROWELL ALERT! Cherry Baby has just been released. It is about a woman (Cherry, obviously) who's husband featured her likeness in his big hollywood film. Now, she's dealing with the fallout of all of this in her hometown. #romance #summerb...
Cherry Baby by Rainbow Rowell
This slow-burn romance is now a series on Prime! This gives coming-of-age in the summer time vibes. #summerreads #books #reader
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Already called one of the greatest love stories of our time. A blossoming romance between a boy and a summer house guest. #lovestory #reader #books #bookclub
Call Me by Your Name by A. Aciman
A classic tale of young summer love. Persephone has returned home for the first summer in years, and she has to confront her past decisions. #reader #books #bookclub
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
The enemies to lovers trope with a twist. I have heard this book about a woman forced to spend her sister's wedding day with her arch nemesis is witty and surprising. I am not usually one for tropes like this, but I will give this a read this summer....
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
A summer vacation story about a family's two-week trip to Mallorca. Of course, when all of the extended family is together, secrets are exposed and memories resurface. #books #summerreads #bookclub #reader
The Vacationers by Emma Straub
The story of a love affair on the coast of Italy in the 1960s. Right place, right person, wrong time. #summerreads #bookshelf #bookclub
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
Yes, another Emily Henry…this one is about a couple that broke up but still pretend to be together as to not ruin their annual friend vacation. This one is a little longer than others on the list, so it would be great as an airplane read on the way t...
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Mystery/Horror/Thriller
Thrillers and chillers in this section, folks!
This one is a debut. Six authors, one private island, and 72 hours to write the ending that will change their lives. A recently released mystery novel that already has great reviews. Good if you prefer your summer reads on the thrilling side :)
The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke | Goodreads
This was suggested to me by a friend recently. Body Double is about two women who fall in love and then oddly begin to…resemble each other? In the same area, a writer transcribes recordings for her boss when she hears one addressed to her. #mysterybo...
Body Double by Hanna Johansson
Drama/Fiction
Drama, fiction, historical fiction, etc.
I wasn't sure about The Correspondent at first; after about 60 pages though, I was hooked. I would suggest reading the physical copy over listening, if you are able to, as most of this novel is written in correspondences.
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
Hear me out…you might be looking for something a bit more meaningful to reflect on this summer. Atonement by Ian McEwan begins on a hot summer day in 1935. The novel follows the fallout and consequences of a crime during WWII. #books #reader #bookclu...
Atonement by Ian McEwan
The story of a goddess that's been banished by Zeus. This book is beautiful. The characters have stuck with me years after the first read and it is the perfect summer read. #reader #bookclub #summerbooks #bookshelf
Circe by Madeline Miller
A love triangle, drama, summer vacation home setting. This seems like something to stay up late and read. #book #reader #bookclub
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller - Goodreads
This book is now a classic. Four friends who share a magical pair of jeans over the summer. If you haven't actually read it, please do! #summer #reader #bookclub
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
Based on the true story of a Nicoleno girl who lived alone on a small island, this book is such a classic. Karana, the main character, survives through wild dogs, hunger, and other fears. I loved this book so much as a little girl. #book #reader #she...
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives will change forever. Set in the summer of 1983. LOVE TJR and have been saving ...
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Goodreads
Theo moves to the town of Golden and begins purchasing portraits of locals in the coffee shop. He goes about returning them to their “rightful owners.” #bookshelf #reader #bookclub
Theo of Golden: Allen Levi
I think it is the setting of this one that feels so much like summer. On the coast of Maine, Candlemas Bay is about members of one family that all have different struggles. #bookclub #summerbooks #reader
Candlemas Bay by Ruth Moore
I am so excited about this new release coming in June from Maggie O'Farrell. A story about Liam, 10, and his father, mapping Ireland.
Land by Maggie O'Farrell