I don’t know about you, but I’ve been seriously slacking on my summer reading so far. But, summer is far from over so I’m not giving up just yet! And I am determined to do a little more reading than I have for the past several months.
With that in mind, here are some of the books I want to read this summer.
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1. The Hotel Nantucket
Author: Elin Hilderbrand
Category: Domestic Fiction
I’ve read almost every single book by Elin Hilderbrand for the past 5 years or so, and I’m never disappointed.
I’m not really a big fan of the Beach Read, but for Elin, I make an exception. Her books are summery, of course, but they also have depth and interesting characters and I never feel like it’s all just fluff.
2. Family of Liars
Author: E. Lockhart
Category: Domestic Suspense
OK, this one isn’t really a typical summer reading book, I know. But I read (and loved!) We Were Liars, so I feel pretty justified in wanting to read the prequel.
And, since technically the novel takes place during the summer, I think that should qualify it as a beach book. Right?
3. The Vacationers
Author: Emma Straub
Category: Domestic Fiction
Based on the title and cover alone, you’d assume this was a rom-com novel or light beachy read. You wouldn’t necessarily be wrong, but you wouldn’t be right either.
While this is definitely a book made for the summertime, it’s really about a dysfunctional New York family forced to spend several weeks on vacation together.
4. City of Likes
Author: Jenny Mollen
Category: Women’s Fiction/Satire
I’m kind of a sucker for a good novel about celebrities, socialites, or social media influencers. Especially when that novel is labeled satirical.
At least to me, “satire” seems like code for: “Rich people behaving badly with witty writing and laugh-out-loud scenarios.”
And I am ALL for that.
5. Counterfeit
Author: Kirstin Chen
Category: Thriller; Crime Fiction
Yes, yes, I know, another domestic thriller!
It’s definitely my go-to genre. But this particular book has been everywhere—from Reese’s book club to the New York Times to Bookstagram.
The novel, about a glamorous con-artist, is billed as Hustlers meets Big Little Lies. Yes please!
6. Book Lovers
Author: Emily Henry
Category: Romance
Finally, I have a more traditional beach read to add to my list!
I’ve heard about Emily Henry for the last few years, but I haven’t read her just yet. I do know that she wrote Beach Read and The People We Meet on Vacation and that people raved about both of those. So maybe I’ll finally have a chance to see what the fuss is about!
7. Meant to Be
Author: Emily Giffin
Category: Contemporary Fiction
Years ago I read Emily Giffin’s Something Borrowed (which was also a movie!) and Something Blue. And I remember that I really liked both of those.
Again, I’m not typically one for romantic books, but I can get past the cheesiness if I like the way an author writes. Plus, as far as rom-com’s go, this one looks pretty good.
What’s on your Summer Reading list this year? Let me know in the comments below!
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I loved this ode to books! City of Likes sounds like my kind of read too, thank you for sharing these xx
That one sounds so intriguing to me too!
What great selections! Emily Giffin, Emily Henry and Elin Hilderbrand are three of my favourite authors and I loved each of these books. Happy reading!
Elin Hilderbrand is one of my favorites, especially for summer reading.
Such a great list! Book Lovers is a total must and highly recommend, as well as People we meet on vacation and beach read! I find The Vacationers very interesting so adding it to my list! x
I just finished that one, I thought it was pretty good.
As if I didn’t have enough books on my list already. A lot of people have been talking about Book Lovers recently – I need to add it to my list!
I know! I always feel that way when I see book lists – my pile just keeps growing! lol
Family of Liars is on my TBR and I read Book Lovers last month and definitely recommend it. It took me time to get into but once it geared up I couldn’t put it down!
It’s not my typical book genre, but I’ve heard such good things about it.
I love this list and definitely see a couple here that I should add to my reading list for when I’m by the lake again (in a couple weeks). Thanks for these incredible suggestions Katie.
These would all be great vacation books!
i’ve heard elin hinderbrand writes the best summer reads so hope you enjoy that one! i want to check out her book – the perfect couple.
this is a great list of reads. hope you get to them this summer.
I’ve read The Perfect Couple before, it’s excellent!
Book Lovers is on our TBR too!
I haven’t read any of her books yet, but I know people love them