From sun-drenched longing to quiet grief, surreal myth to emotional realism, each title here lingers like a memory half-lived.
Whether you're looking for lyrical summer reads, slow-burning literary fiction, or stories that ache in beautiful ways, th...
Emotional deep dive into complex family dynamics.
East of Eden: Steinbeck, John: 9780140049978
Mythical, surreal body horror vibes.
salt slow: Armfield, Julia - Books
Youthful and melancholic, translated from French.
Bonjour Tristesse: A Novel by Francoise Sagan
Quiet, an underrated classic that delves into loneliness.
Stoner - John Williams, John McGahern: Books
Urban and cool.
Evenings and Weekends: A Novel - Kindle
Mythic realism, environmental.
The Overstory: A Novel by Richard Powers
Melodic and unconventional writing from Clarice LIspector. So excited to pick this one up.
Água Viva (New Directions Books): 9780811219907
Reads like the stickiness of humid weather.
The Virgin Suicides: 25th Anniversary Novel
One of Oliver’s best works, filled with natural elements and wonder.
Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver
Romantic and melancholic, another underrated classic packed with emotion.
Madonna in a Fur Coat: 9780241422267 - Books
Sensual and oozing the Mediterranean heat, this book screams summer.
Call Me by Your Name: A Novel by André Aciman
Riddled with suspense and family secrets, a perfect thriller for summer.
The God of the Woods: A Novel by Liz Moore
An intimate and poetic story of heartbreaking first love.
Lie With Me: A Novel by Besson & Ringwald
A brutal coming of age story that highlights feminine resilience.
