Best Beach Reads of Summer 2025

Just in time for Memorial Day, the ultimate summer reading list.

One, two, three. Summer! This isn’t just my favorite season, it’s when my favorite books come out. And with so much abysmal book coverage out there—AI generated author round ups with fake authors, as the latest example—there’s nothing like a homespun list of fabulous writers whose novels will make your perfect summer day!

So whether you’re headed for a lake, a beach, your backyard or the town pool, pack your tote with some of these lovely ladies. I certainly am!

To see my list of the ultimate beach books, download it here. Feel free to share it, print it, take it with you to the book shop. It’s all yours!

Also, please don’t forget to preorder a signed copy of my latest novel Our Last Vineyard Summer, out on 7/1. Also, my paperback of All the Summers in Between is $1.99 on the Kindle this weekend, too!

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