If you’re like me, you’re already making a list of all the books you need to read while on summer break. This list is a mixture of some of my personal favorites, plus some that are on my to-be-read list for this summer. All the books can be found on Amazon, and many come in both paperback and e-book formats.
You always want to be prepared for an impulsive beach trip, road trip, day on the lake, or lounging at home. Throw a book in your bag and be ready for anything!
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1
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Beach Read is about two authors – one of literary fiction and the other of romance novels. Spending the summer in neighboring beach houses is a recipe for disaster, but after striking a deal, who knows what might happen by the end of summer!
2
People we Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
People we Meet on Vacation is the second book in this series by Emily Henry. Although in this one, Poppy and Alex have been best friends for years. Despite living pretty far apart, the two always make time for a summer vacation together each year. A falling out, a silent spell, and some personal reflection later, will they go on as just friends?
3
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Book Lovers is the third book in this series by Emily Henry. Reader and editor constantly seem to be running into each other, and not in cute ways. Can they each figure out the truth behind the stories they’ve written about themselves and become the hero the other needs?
4
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Every Summer After gives all the small-town feels in this second-chance romance. Percy and Sam were best friends and absolutely inseparable every summer for six years. One moment shattered everything they had, and now they must reunite for one weekend for Sam’s mother’s funeral. Will they discovery that their love never really went away, or will they never get past that one moment?
5
The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther
The Summer of Broken Rules is a perfect romance for beach days and summer vibes. After losing her sister, Meredith attends the annual family vacation this summer with the goal of joining the world again after shutting herself away for so long. Participating in the annual game of assassin could be the perfect way to get out of her shell, but it could also be the perfect way to lose her heart to a distracting groomsman.
6
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
It Happened One Summer follows Piper Bellinger – influencer, fashion icon, well-known wild child, and city girl through and through. After a drunken night with a party that turns out to be a little too wild, Piper’s stepfather sends her and her sister to their late father’s dive bar in his home town. Piper’s struggles are highly entertaining as she attempts to live on a budget, fix up a bar, and avoid running into Brendan, a local fisherman. The two are as opposite as can be, but when Piper starts to pay attention to her heart rather than her social media, she makes some interesting discoveries.
7
Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
Hook, Line, and Sinker follow’s the second Bellinger sister – Hannah – and her playboy-ish friend Fox. Hannah is back in her late father’s hometown for work, staying in Fox’s guest room while he’s repeatedly gone on fishing excursions. These best friends are each feeling more than the appropriate “just friends” feelings, but what will happen if they tell each other – and will Hannah believe Fox after he’s leaned into his reputation as a ladies’ man?
8
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
The Unhoneymooners follows Olive and Ethan – maid of honor and best man – as they set out for Maui. Olive’s sister got married, but everyone gets food poisoning except for Olive and Ethan. They take the bride and groom’s places on the honeymoon, leaving as sworn enemies; when they return home, will anything be different?
9
The Beach Trap by Ali Brady
The Beach Trap begins with 12-year-old summer camp friends Kat and Blake shockingly discover they are half-sisters. Fifteen years of no contact between the girls ends when their father suddenly dies and the sisters learn of their inheritance: the family’s Florida beach house. While the girls have differing opinions on what to do with the house, they butt heads all summer during the renovation process. However, sometimes happily-ever-afters can apply to family, too.
10
Island Time by Georgia Clark
Island Time might just become your favorite romantic comedy of the summer! The Kelly family – Australian and very loud – are the polar opposites of the Lee family – American and very sophisticated. With nothing in common except the marriage of their daughters, the families don’t always get along. But when disaster strikes and the families are stranded on an island for the summer, deep conversations are had and secrets are spilled, making this a summer to remember.
