Summer is almost here and you know what that means.
There’s something magical about reading at the beach, the sound of the waves, the sun on your skin, and a good book in your hands. Whether you’re lounging by the ocean, at your neighborhood pool, or just dreaming of a summer getaway from your couch, a book can make your summer vacay feel even more perfect.
To me, the best beach read is the kind of book that pulls you in fast and keeps you turning pages until the sun sets. Easy to dive into, hard to put down, and just the right amount of summer vibes.
In this post, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite beachy page-turners, books that are perfect for tossing in your tote bag or downloading on your Kindle before your next trip. Let’s dive in!
Beach Read by Emily Henry
First up on the list is Beach Read by Emily Henry. The title basically can speak for itself! This book is a rom-com about two writers, one who pens happily-ever-afters, the other who kills off his characters. They spend a summer swapping genres and discovering that love stories are often hiding in unexpected places. Perfect for fans of banter, slow burns, and second chances.
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
Next, is Abby Jimenez’s Part of Your World. This follows Alexis Montgomery, a successful ER doctor from a wealthy family. Alexis finds her life upended after a chance encounter with Daniel Grant, a charming carpenter and small-town mayor who is ten years her junior. Their unexpected connection challenges Alexis to reconsider everything about her life. As their relationship deepens, Alexis must choose between the life she’s always known and the joy she has now found with Daniel.
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Every summer, the Sinclairs gather on their private island. It’s idyllic, isolated, and serene. Cadence, the oldest granddaughter, returns after a mysterious accident left her with memory loss and many unanswered questions. As she reconnects with her cousins and their friend Gat, she begins to piece together what really happened that summer two years ago. We Were Liars is a gripping story, filled with twists and turns. Perfect for a beach day.
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
It’s 1983 in Malibu, where the waves are perfect, the parties are legendary, and the Riva siblings rule the beach. Nina’s a surf goddess turned supermodel, her brothers are rising stars in the surf scene, and their little sister is just catching the tide. But behind the sun-bleached smiles, the Rivas are carrying the weight of a broken past. When they throw their annual end-of-summer bash, everyone shows up and by morning, the house is in ashes and nothing will ever be the same.
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Six summers. One second chance. Percy and Sam spent every summer together at the lake, falling in love as teens, until one moment tore them apart. Now, years later, Percy returns and comes face-to-face with the boy she never forgot. A second-chance romance that feels like falling in love all over again, Every Summer After is the perfect beach companion.
Tomorrow and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zavin
Sam and Sadie meet as kids and bond over a shared love of video games. What follows is a decades-long journey through friendship, fame, heartbreak, and the creation of legendary games that shape their lives and the lives of others. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow will keep you hooked all day, making it the perfect read for your next beach getaway.
