Now that it is summer, my thoughts turn to books I can read while on vacation, traveling, or at the pool. But how can you know what is good to read? If you are wondering what you should waste your time with this summer, check out this list of summer reading picks you won’t regret reading. In this list, I tried to include a good mix of authors who are male, female, and from differing parts of the world. It’s a diverse reading list for everyone.
Summer Reading Picks You Won’t Regret Reading
Read these books from this summer reading list and have a ball!
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Science fiction and fantasy books take you away to a magical, unlikely place. The books on this list are full of adventure and drama.
Infomocracy by Malka Older
The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman
Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee
Romance
Sometimes you just need some epic romance in your life. These books deliver just that with plenty of spice.
Everywhere and Every Way by Jennifer Probst
Riverbend Road by RaeAnne Thayne
See Me by Nicholas Sparks
Literary Fiction
These are the books you read to make you think. They often cover heavy issues and don’t shy away from the uglier side of life.
Sons and Daughters of Ease and Plenty by Ramona Ausubel
The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney
Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave
YA
No matter how old you are, there is something magical about books written for teens. There is always so much hope and promise in YA. YA books make for refreshing reads.
With Malice by Eileen Cook
Bone Gap by Laura Ruby
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Mass
Children’s Literature
Even as an adult I love children’s books. These books are some of the best children’s books you’ll find this year.
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
The Gallery by Laura Marx Fitzgerald
The Underdogs by Sara Hammel
Mystery/Thriller
Who did it? You’ll know if you read these exciting thrillers.
End of Watch by Stephen King
Before the Fall by Noah Hawley
Security by Gina Wohlsdorf
Beach Reads
If you want something light and fluffy as one of your summer reading picks, grab one of these easy beach reads.
The Singles Game by Lauren Weisberger
Rich and Pretty by Rumaan Alam
Modern Lovers by Emma Straub
If You Only Read One Book This Summer
You absolutely have to read The Cursed Child this year. No exceptions.
The Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling
What do you think of my summer reading picks? Are any of these books on your summer reading list?
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Thanks for sharing my post! Can’t wait to really get started with my Summer reading!