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š My Summer 2025 Reading List ā New Releases I Canāt Wait to Read
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items From just-released favorites to upcoming buzzed-about books, these are the Summer 2025 titles Iām most excited to dive into.
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I'm excited to dive into this just-released novel about friendship and forgivenessāFredrik Backman never fails to make me feel everything.
š My Friends by Fredrik Backman (Released May 20)
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Iām always in for a Nora Roberts escapeāHidden Nature, just out May 27, promises romance, mystery, and a lush setting thatās perfect for kicking off summer reading season.
Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts (May 27)
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I canāt wait for this new love story from Taylor Jenkins Reidāher books always land on my summer must-read list, and this one sounds unforgettable.
š Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Coming June 3)
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Iām looking forward to this June release from Pulitzer Prize winner Susan ChoiāFlashlight promises to be a bold and thought-provoking summer read.
š” Flashlight by Susan Choi (Coming June 3)
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Law, luxury, and K-beauty secrets? Iām all ināPark Avenue follows ambitious Jia Song as she dives into the scandalous world of a billion-dollar Korean family, and I canāt wait for the drama to unfold.
Park Avenue: A Novel by RenƩe Ahdieh
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This one sounds like such a unique mixāWWII espionage, Appalachian magic, and romance? Iām intrigued to see how Maggie Stiefvater brings it all together in her adult fiction debut.
šļø The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater (Coming June 3)
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Iām intrigued by this chilling debut set in 18th-century Englandāgirls transforming into hounds? Count me in for a late-summer blend of horror, mystery, and eerie allegory.
The Hounding: A Novel by Xenobe Purvis
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Julie Clarkās thrillers always hook meāand I canāt wait to see what secrets unfold in The Ghostwriter, her latest page-turner just in time for summer.
The Ghostwriter: A Novel by Julie Clark
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S.A. Cosby is the reigning king of Southern noir, and Iām ready for whatever gritty, gripping ride King of Ashes has in storeāthis oneās high on my June TBR.
š„ King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby (Releases June 10)
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A murder mystery set at a writersā conference? Yes, please! This June 10 release promises the perfect mix of bookish fun and dark twistsāright up my alley for a summer read.
Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess
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Just released on audio, The Parisian Chapter promises literary mystery and Parisian charmāIām excited to get swept away by this story from the author of The Paris Library.
The Parisian Chapter by Janet Skeslien Charles
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This psychological thriller hits shelves June 17, and Iām all ināLiv Constantine always delivers the kind of twists that keep me up way too late turning pages.
Don't Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine
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Lisa Jewell never missesāand Donāt Let Him In sounds like the perfect chilling page-turner to round out my June reading list. I canāt wait to unravel its secrets.
Donāt Let Him In by Lisa Jewell (Jun 24)
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Iām counting down to July 22 for this oneāHolly Jacksonās sharp, twisty mysteries never disappoint, and Not Quite Dead Yet sounds like a darkly clever summer thriller.
Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
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Psychological suspense set inside a psychiatric ward? Iām hooked alreadyāthis August 5 release from Sarah Pekkanen is high on my late-summer thriller list.
The Locked Ward by Sarah Pekkanen (Aug 5)
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Iām always up for Samantha Downingās dark humor and jaw-dropping twistsāToo Old for This, out August 12, is already on my must-read late-summer list.
Too Old for This by Samantha Downing
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V. E. Schwab always delivers haunting, lyrical storiesāand Iām so ready for Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, a darkly atmospheric June 10 release perfect for summer nights.
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
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With a title this intriguing, how could I resist? Iām excited to explore the mystery and magic Gareth Brown brings to this August 12 releaseāperfect for fans of strange, bookish adventures.
The Society of Unknowable Objects by Gareth Brown
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This dystopian debut sounds unforgettableāmemory capitalism, rebellion, and love in a China-dominated future? Iām all in for this August 12 release that blends thought-provoking sci-fi with heart.
These Memories Do Not Belong to Us by Yiming Ma
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I love a Southern setting in summertimeāThe Summer House, out June 2, looks like the perfect blend of heart, healing, and second chances for a warm-weather read.
The Summer House by Lauren K. Denton
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Iām so ready for this cozy, magical finaleāromance, rogue alchemists, baby dragons, and a bookshop in crisis? Alchemy and a Cup of Tea is the perfect end to the Tomes & Tea series Iāve come to adore.
Alchemy and a Cup of Tea by Rebecca Thorne
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As someone who cares deeply about the natural world, Iām drawn to this intimate exploration of birds and their place in our livesāBird School promises lyrical insights, quiet wonder, and hope for wild spaces.
Bird School: A Beginner in the Wood by Adam Nicolson
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Magical cats, Kyoto at Christmas, and heartfelt wishes? I canāt wait to cozy up with this enchanting sequelāBest Wishes from the Full Moon Coffee Shop sounds like the perfect blend of whimsy, warmth, and holiday magic.
Best Wishes from Full Moon Coffee Shop
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This one feels truly specialāpart love story, part afterlife adventure, Grief... A Comedy promises laughter through tears and a life-affirming look at love, loss, and second chances. I canāt wait to read it.
Grief... A Comedy by Alison Larkin (Jun 3)
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Iāve always loved the timeless story of Tuck Everlasting, so Iām excited to revisit it through this beautifully illustrated graphic novel adaptationāperfect for fall reading and longtime fans alike.
Tuck Everlasting: Graphic Novel by Woodman-Maynard & Babbitt
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Stephen King never missesāNever Flinch, just released May 27, is at the top of my summer reading list for spine-tingling suspense and masterful storytelling only he can deliver.
Never Flinch: A Novel by Stephen King
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Historical fiction, wartime secrets, and a book club that might just change everythingāthis dual-timeline story set on Marthaās Vineyard is the kind of rich, immersive novel I love sinking into for summer.
The Marthaās Vineyard Beach & Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly