Goodreads Release date: June 9, 2026 Publisher: Gallery Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: In the vein of Pineapple Street and Such a Fun Age, a smart, heartfelt debut novel about two expecting mothers navigating motherhood, family life, and female friendship, whose bond is threatened by a shocking revelation. Victoria and Liz barely breathe the same air, but they collide headfirst … Continue reading All the Little Ways by Laura Lekkos
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May Recap
May felt like the real start of summer reading season — the kind where I start gravitating toward anything light, bingeable, and a little bit escapist. I leaned heavily into beachy settings, summer vibes, and comfort reads, while also sneaking in a few thrillers and romance favorites that totally delivered. If you missed anything this … Continue reading May Recap
Let’s Not Go Overboard Here by Erica Hendry
Let’s Not Go Overboard by Erica Hendry is a twisty, funny debut mystery set on a luxury yacht in Greece, following a pop culture–obsessed woman investigating a disappearance while navigating grief, friendship loss, and emotional fallout. Blending satire, suspense, romance, and Bravo-style drama with heartfelt themes of loss, it’s an addictive summer read perfect for fans of pop culture fiction, cozy-yet-dark mysteries, and character-driven beach reads.
The Lake Club by Lina Patton
Goodreads Release date: June 16, 2026 Publisher: William Morrow Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: A sizzling, soapy summer debut, in which two women in a wealthy lakeside suburb clash over a cute male nanny, pulling the town’s darker secrets to the surface. When Danika Crawley attends events at the Aldon Lakes Country Club, heads turn. Danika … Continue reading The Lake Club by Lina Patton
Down With the Shipman’s by Meg Mitchell Moore
Goodreads Release date: June 2, 2026 Publisher: William Morrow Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: From the bestselling author of Mansion Beach, a summery drama following three sisters who return to their childhood home, each with their own secret, perfect for readers of Sandwich and Pineapple Street.It’s the week after Fourth of July, and the Shipman sisters … Continue reading Down With the Shipman’s by Meg Mitchell Moore
Valley of the Moms by Hannah Selinger
Goodreads Release date: June 2, 2026 Publisher: Little Brown Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Suspense Synopsis: Stepford Wives meets Big Little Lies in this twisty thriller that uncovers the untruths, petty grievances, and local school politics underneath a seemingly quaint small town. Hamilton, Massachusetts is one of those suburban towns that appears untouched by the outside world where stay-at-home moms … Continue reading Valley of the Moms by Hannah Selinger
A Sprinkle of Sweet Serendipity by Rachel Linden
Goodreads Release date: May 19, 2026 Publisher: Berkley Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: A tantalizing novel about a struggling chocolatier who is granted a magical vision of the future of her dreams, only to realize that her heart may desire something else entirely, from the bestselling author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie. Paris trained … Continue reading A Sprinkle of Sweet Serendipity by Rachel Linden
The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff
Goodreads Release date: May 19, 2026 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: From the author of The Bright Years, the 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 … Continue reading The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff
A Little Bit Bad by Cassandra Neyenesch
Goodreads Release date: May 5, 2026 Publisher: Simon and Schuster Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: “Pretty much the platonic-ideal beach read.” —Ada Calhoun, New York Times bestselling author of Crush Hello Beautiful meets Miranda July in this sexy, darkly comedic literary novel set in San Diego about an obsessive love affair that ends in a murder For Perdita Jungfrau, … Continue reading A Little Bit Bad by Cassandra Neyenesch
The Wish by Heather Morris
Goodreads Release date: May 5, 2026 Publisher: Harper Perennial Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: From the #1 bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz comes a heartbreaking contemporary novel full of the author’s characteristic empathy and understanding of the human a dying teenager with a final wish, a lonely young man on a journey towards connection, and the … Continue reading The Wish by Heather Morris
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