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Summertime beach reads: a getaway for your imagination

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A list of mostly light-hearted fiction books I've either read or have on my list of to be read! (Can you tell I like rom coms?)
 
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One of my favorites by Emily Henry
Happy Place by Emily Henry, Paperback
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This was so fun to read, especially because it's set in Chicago!!
It's a Date (Again) by Jeneva Rose, Paperback
 
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The first Emily Henry book I ever read, and it clearly got me hooked!
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry, Paperback
 
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Recommended to me by friend who absolutely loves Kristin Hannah
The Women: A Novel by Kristin Hannah, Hardcover
 
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Still on my list to read, but very excited to dive in soon!
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, Paperback
 
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This was a gift from one of my fellow bookworm friends! Loved this quick little read
Funny You Should Ask: A Novel by Elissa Sussman, Paperback
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Okay, I know this is set for wintertime, so not exactly a summer read. But a cute story nonetheless!
One Day in December by Josie Silver, Paperback
 
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I quite literally spent 2 days reading this front to back while on the beach - a perfect beach read
Lessons in Chemistry (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Bonnie Garmus, Paperback
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Speaking of beach reads…this is a must!
Beach Read by Emily Henry, Paperback
 
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I will say, this was slow to start but I ended up not being able to get enough of it! A real page turner
Counterfeit (A Reese's Book Club Pick) by Kirstin Chen, Paperback
 
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Brilliantly written. If you haven't already, this is a must-read
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Paperback
 
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The newest by my clear favorite, Emily Henry! I haven't read it yet, but I was excited to hear of its release. Let's check it out together!
Great Big Beautiful Life (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Emily Henry, Hardcover
 
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Another book I'm excited to read yet!
One for My Enemy by Olivie Blake, Paperback
 
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Such a cute story!
Book Lovers by Emily Henry, Paperback
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Hands down my favorite fiction novel!
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, Paperback
 
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Very beach vibes! Loved this story
Malibu Rising (Read with Jenna Pick) by Taylor Jenkins Reid ...
 
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Still haven't read it, but I've been meaning to based off of others recommendations
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Paperback
 
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I'm hooked on Jeneva Rose after reading “It's a Date (Again)”, so I'll be looking forward to this next novel soon!
Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose, Paperback
 
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Just picked this up based on a friend's recommendation!
Passion Project: A Novel by London Sperry, Paperback
 
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Looking forward to this one as well
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Paperback
 
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Initially didn't love how slow this started, but ended up genuinely enjoying it!
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Paperback