It’s summer and we want to yearn, sweat, fall in love, and make it memorable. These are books that keep you in the mood and extend that summer ambience longer and give a top summer reading list.
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Love is complicated and sweaty
Hard topics, but in summer?
Wtf is going on in a summer way
Love is complicated and sweaty
Who doesn’t love a summer love story that will end no matter what?
This feels like that summer vacation with your family when you meet the biggest crush you won’t forget ever
Sunburn - Chloe Michelle Howard
Do you want to feel like you’re falling in love but in a complicated/fun way?
Happy Place - Emily Henri
You’ve probably seen the movie, this is that but elevated
Call Me by Your Name - Andre Aciman
You’re young and confused and it’s summer
Heart the Lover - Lily King
Are you in love or it’s just summer and hot?
Evenings and Weekends - Oisin McKenna
Do you think you’re taking bad decisions? You’re not.
The Rachel Incident - Caroline O’Donoghue
You don't want to be this in relationship like ever, but at the same time it's so interesting
The Happy Couple - Naoise Dolan
Hard topics, but in summer?
Let’s think about important things but in a sweaty setting
Italian summer with toxic love kind of book
Small Pleasures - Clare Chambers
This is more complex but it really makes you feel like you’re in an small town and it’s hot
Young Mungo - Douglas Stuart
Love but complicated but existencial
Writers & Lovers - Lily King
I’ll keep talking about this book forever because it really feels like a hug from your bff
My Brilliant Friend - Elena Ferrante
Wtf is going on in a summer way
Still fun but try to discover what it’s about
This makes you feel like you’re not alone and the universe (and the summer season) is not against you
My Year of Rest and Relaxation - Otessa Moshfegh
Ironic and will keep your mind going and going
Yesteryear - Caro Claire Burke
Like having a summer love and seeing it all go badly
We Were Liars - E. Lockhart
Confusing but so engaging. We all make mistakes or maybe they are not mistakes at all
