25 Must-Read Books for a Perfect Summer

Kick Off Your Summer Reading List

Summer is the perfect time to dive into some good books! Whether you’re lounging by the pool, relaxing at the beach, or enjoying a cozy spot in your garden, having a solid reading list makes the sunny days even better. We’ve put together a list of 25 fantastic summer reads that will keep you entertained and engaged throughout the season.

Your Ultimate Summer Reading List

As you soak up the sun, consider adding these popular summer reads to your list:

• The Guest List by Lucy Foley

• Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

• The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

• People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

• It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

• They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

• The Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe

• The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller

• Beach Read by Emily Henry

• First Lie Wins by Tessa Wegert

• The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

• The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

• Every Summer After by Carley Fortune

• People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

• Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty

• Book Lovers by Emily Henry

• The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

• The Chain by Adrian McKinty

• One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

• Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

• The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

• The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

• The Deal by Elle Kennedy

• The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo

• Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman

• The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

That wraps up my summer reading list! Each of these books offers something unique, from romance and thrillers to a dive into life’s complexities. So grab a glass of iced tea, find your favorite spot, and enjoy some exceptional storytelling this summer!

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