Summer Reading Guide

My first summer reading guide is finally here and I could not be more thrilled! For years now I’ve wanted to put together a list of some of my favorite book recommendations and I finally managed to do it. Just in time too, today is the first official day of summer and I have you covered so you can fill up your online shopping carts or put those holds in at the library or maybe get your Kindle loaded before your vacation. From recent releases, to upcoming ones I’m excited about all the way to favorites from summers past there is something for everyone here. Let me know what’s on your summer TBR!

New Release Recommendations

This one is the ultimate summer read, you get to follow the main characters on several notable vacations and it’s a funny and sexy rom com as well.

The cover for this one just screams summer, right?! So does what’s inside, you can find my review here.

If you’re a fan of Dirty Dancing and family dramas this is a must, check out my review here

If you’re looking for a quirky read with great characters and a fun setting this is for you! Find my review here.

I loved the nostalgia this one brought me, and if you’re a wine drinker there’s plenty of that here too. Fans of women’s fiction with strong female leads and a side of “trashy” novels will like this.

If you like books about weddings, a large ensemble cast and are a fan of the movie Love Actually this one is a must! Find my review here.

A cross between Finlay Donovan and Crazy Rich Asians this one is hilarious! Read this when you want a silly story that will crack you up. My review is here.

This one is heartfelt, bittersweet and poignant and follows a group of lifelong friends when they reunite after some time apart.

It’s TJR, do I even have to say more? Her books are ultimate summer reads and this one is more than most, it’s a multilayered family drama with the best descriptive settings.

This is YA rom com gold and the audio version is perfection! If you like rom com movies of the past you’ll love the nods found here, find my review here .

A little dark and heavy for a summer read but I couldn’t resist adding it because I still loved it so much. The balance between heavy and light was perfect and I didn’t find it too much personally. My review is here.

Upcoming Releases

These next ones are basically my summer TBR, they’re not out yet but will be between the end of June through August.

Past Faves

I tried to really comb through my old reviews and find books that I really enjoyed in past summers in the hopes that they may be easier for everyone to get their hands on. I’ve also linked to my review when I could if you want more details.