A glamorous modern mythology of billionaire gods, betrayal, and toxic family power games Goodreads Release date: July 7, 2026 Publisher: Crown Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: Old gods, new rules. New York Times bestselling author Katharine McGee puts a modern-day twist on ancient mythology in this bold reimagining of the Greek gods as a family of billionaires—with all … Continue reading Ungodly Rich by Katharine McGee
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Audiobooks for Every Summer Mood: A Libro.fm Playlist for Audiobook Month
Discover 8 audiobooks for every summer mood, including romance, thrillers, cozy mysteries, and emotional book club picks. Plus, explore my curated Libro.fm playlist for Audiobook Month.
Worse Than Strangers by Kyleigh Leddy
A charming coastal retelling of Persuasion filled with second chances, family bonds, and summer romance. Goodreads Release date: June 23, 2026 Publisher: Gallery Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: A debut novel for fans of Jane Austen, Elin Hilderbrand, and Gilmore Girls, Worse Than Strangers is a Nantucket-set retelling of Austen’s Persuasion about finding romance, second chances, … Continue reading Worse Than Strangers by Kyleigh Leddy
Every Version of You by Natalie Messier
A Thought Provoking Time Travel Romance About Second Chances, Fate, and Finding the Right Path Goodreads Release date: July 7, 2026 Publisher: Gallery Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: For fans of The Love of My Afterlife and The Seven Year Slip, Reese’s LitUp Fellow Natalie Messier’s debut following a woman who gets a chance to relive … Continue reading Every Version of You by Natalie Messier
The Lowe Job by Grace Alexander
Addictive Satirical Fiction for Your Summer Reading List Goodreads Release date: June 16, 2026 Publisher: William Morrow Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: Pride and Prejudice for the modern a fresh and stylish debut following a family of women who are thrust into the spotlight in the wake of a scandal and expertly exploit their newfound fame, perfect … Continue reading The Lowe Job by Grace Alexander
All the Little Ways by Laura Lekkos
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
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
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
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