Summer is the season for slowing down, soaking in sunshine, and getting lost in a good book. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hitting the beach, or just enjoying a quiet evening on the porch [glass of wine in tow!], there’s no better time to dive into a fresh stack of reads. From steamy romances to thrillers set on the coast, this summer reading list has something for everyone. Between brand-spankin’ new releases and our most anticipated reads of the summer, get ready to turn the page on your next favorite book!
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An automatic pre-order! The newest release from one of our favorite authors. Abby Jimenez has never let us down.
Publication Date: March 24
The latest book from another one of our favorites! Friends-to-lovers set on the romantic Canadian coastal island of Tofino? Say less!
Publication Date: May 5
I don’t usually judge a book by its cover, but this one was made for tossing in a beach bag. Catch me setting aboard this cruise ship, fake dating, friends-to-lovers trope May 19. 😉
Publication Date: May 19
Speaking of sailing away, Dolly All The Time promises sunset boat rides along the coast of Rhode Island for the summer.
Publication Date: May 26
This book had me at “beaches, houseboats, money, sex and complicated friendships”… it sounds messy, in the best way.
Publication Date: June 30
Billie is engaged to Mr. Perfect, when she gets a call from her first love after spending years trying to move on from him [her high school sweetheart!!] We’re dying to know who she’s going to pick – but I’m personally rooting for the first love.
Publication date: July 7
If you’re ready to heat things up this summer, you can always count on this duo for a spicy, yet satisfying read. The plot is giving The Vow [remember the Channing Tatum memory loss movie??] and we are SAT.
Publication date: July 14
For the murder mystery fans! The Storm is set in a coastal Alabama town and unravels a 1984 death of a politicians son, that was never actually ruled a murder. It’s a story about family, female friendship, and of course… hurricanes.
Publication date: January 6
A LIY Reads Book Club pick! A narcoleptic podcast host goes missing and her co-host [and long-term best friend] is a suspect. You won’t be able to put this one down – but we highly recommend the audiobook version.
Publication date: March 10
If you’re into serial killers [this is judgement free zone 😉 ] this one’s for you. Every May 1st, a serial killer stalks a small town. A girl who survived an attack, and a boy who lost his mother to the killer draw closer years later.
Publication date: May 12
From one of our favorite thriller authors, It Could Have Been Her is suspenseful read about a lost dog, a missing woman, and a house of long buried secrets.
Publication date: June 23
When a wealthy couples’ inheritance runs out, they decide the death of one wealthy family member – from whom they stand to inherit millions – could solve all their problems.
Publication date: July 28
Book 2 of: Big Little Lies Series
Book 2 of Big Little Lies! BRB, binge watching the HBO series again before this one comes out!
Publication date: August 25
The feel-good book EVERYONE is talking about right now! Really, it’s the #1 book on Amazon this week. It’s not new, but if you haven’t read it yet, add this one to your list.
Publication Date: October 2025
An award-winning Amazon bestseller, The Correspondent explores the solace of literature, the connections we make with strangers, and the lessons of youth, age, mistakes, and kindness.
Publication Date: April 29
One of the New Yorker’s Best Books of 2026! The Sharaf family seems to have it all: wealth, success, and a picture-perfect life after arriving as refugees. But when a tragedy strikes, their world unravels, and the image of the model immigrant family comes into question. Told through shifting perspectives, Good People is a gripping, provocative story of family, secrets, and the ties that bind us.
Publication Date: February 3
The unforgettable story of April and Leo, a couple on the brink of collapse. When their house goes up in flames, family secrets and thorny histories emerge as they are forced to decide what is worth salvaging.
Publication Date: May 19
Whistler follows two adults reflecting on the choices that shaped their lives. A moving story of bravery, memory, loss, and enduring love, it shows how even brief connections can change everything.
Publication date: June 2
An epic novel set in the outback of Australia in 1958 – about tragedy, family secrets, and the enduring power of love.
Publication date: March 3
A woman wins a lottery to buy a run-down cottage on a Greek island for only one euro (!!) After she finds a set of mysterious letters, they begin to unravel the history of the prior residents, and the truth about life on Folegandros during World War II.
Publication date: March 17
From the author of The Help, The Calamity Club is set in 1933 Missippi – it will make you laugh, cry, and cheer – an epic testament to underestimated women who know that calamity can be the spark of new beginnings.
Publication Date: May 5
From the best-selling author of Hamnet, Land is set in 1865 Ireland in the years before and after the Great Hunger. Tomás and his ten year old son, Liam, are working for the great Ordnance Survey project to map the whole of Ireland. It’s a novel about separation and reunion, tragedy and recovery, colonization and rebellion.
Publication Date: June 2
