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Summer 2025 Must Read Books
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items Whether you're lounging by the pool or seeking a captivating story to get lost in, these titles offer a diverse range of narratives to enrich your summer reading experience
Sections
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Literary Fiction & Contemporary Reads
Romance & Feel-Good Escapes
Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Speculative Fiction
Thrillers & Mysteries
Nonfiction & Memoirs
Literary Fiction & Contemporary Reads
A poignant novel exploring intergenerational trauma and healing through the story of Hai, a young man who becomes a caretaker for an elderly woman with dementia
The Emperor of Gladness: Oprah's Book Club
Set in the 1980s, this novel follows Joan, a physics professor who joins NASA's space shuttle program, delving into themes of ambition and friendship.
Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Two writers vie to tell the story of a woman with a life full of twists, blending competition with deep emotional undertones.
Great Big Beautiful Life: Reese's Book Club
A New York City actress becomes entangled in a surreal relationship with a younger man who claims to be her son.
Audition: A Novel: Kitamura, Katie - Books
A quirky, intimate exploration of identity and desire from the acclaimed filmmaker and author.
All Fours: A Novel by Miranda July
A posthumous collection of dream-like vignettes from the Nobel laureate, offering poetic reflections on memory and mortality.
I Found Myself: Last Dreams by Mahfouz & Matar
Romance & Feel-Good Escapes
A burnt-out songwriter and a faded musician find themselves telepathically connected by a shared melody, leading to a heartfelt journey of rediscovery.
Books - Sounds Like Love: Poston, Ashley
An escapist beach read that revisits the lake setting of Fortune's previous novels, weaving a tale of summer love and second chances.
One Golden Summer: Fortune, Carley
A playful yet deeply emotional romance where two people feel an instant connection, only to be separated by distance the next day.
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
A savvy talent agent enlists an actress to pose as a reclusive author on a summer book tour, leading to unexpected sparks.
Slow Burn Summer: A Novel: Silver, Josie
After a failed engagement, Sybil embarks on a journey using soon-to-expire hotel vouchers, leading to humorous and heartfelt encounters.
The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain
Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Speculative Fiction
A gripping prequel to The Hunger Games, focusing on Haymitch Abernathy's experience in the 50th Hunger Games.
Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) ...
A multigenerational sapphic vampire story set across three timelines, blending mystery, fantasy, and haunting prose.
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
Academic rivals must descend into the underworld to save their advisor's soul, promising a journey filled with sharp storytelling and complex characters.
Katabasis: A Novel by R. F. Kuang
Thrillers & Mysteries
A psychological thriller where three women are connected by a man who isn't what he seems, packed with twists and suspense.
Don't Let Him In: A Novel by Lisa Jewell
A deadly game of survival unfolds on a train with no stops, offering a gripping ride filled with unexpected twists.
With a Vengeance: A Novel by Riley Sager
An enigmatologist receives a mysterious job offer leading her to Eerie Island, where she uncovers family secrets and a looming murder.
Quirky Locked Room Murder Mystery with Riddles
A suspenseful Southern crime saga where a financial savant returns home to find his family entangled with real-life gangsters.
King of Ashes: A Novel by S. A. Cosby
Nonfiction & Memoirs
A guide to cultivating creativity through discipline, offering insights into the creative process.
The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It
A multigenerational narrative addressing the legacy of slavery, moving readers with its depth and storytelling.
Homegoing: 9781101971062: Gyasi, Yaa: Books
A spiritual guide offering tools for mindfulness and living in the present moment.
The Power of Now: Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment