Saturday, May 31, 2025

This summer’s biggest beach reads

 
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This Month's Best New Beach Reads
We've found the perfect books to pack in your beach bag this summer! There's a new release for every type of reader, whether you're in the mood for a jaw-dropping thriller, a scandal-filled retelling of The Great Gatsby, or the heartfelt latest from the author of A Man Called Ove.
 
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Book cover for The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly
Could a book club started by two sisters turn the tide of war?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Kate Quinn, Lisa Wingate, Kristin Harmel, and many more are gushing about this sparkling novel inspired by true events
  • As Cadence and Briar find their lives upended by World War II, they turn to the power of storytelling. Decades later, Mari travels to Martha's Vineyard after her mother's death — and unravels old secrets
  • From the author of Lilac Girls, who's hailed as "one of the best historical fiction writers around" (Fiona Davis)
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Book cover for Mansion Beach by Meg Mitchell Moore
See why Elin Hilderbrand crowns this 'THE beach book of the summer'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • While spending the summer in Rhode Island, Nicola is drawn into the glamorous world of her two wealthy neighbors — and the three women navigate secrets, romance, and scandal…
  • Fans of The Wedding People won't want to miss this
  • "An unputdownable modern-day take on The Great Gatsby. I gobbled it up" (J. Courtney Sullivan)
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Book cover for Nightshade by Michael Connelly
Race through a scorching series starter from one of crime fiction's biggest names
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The creator of Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller introduces a brand-new protagonist, Los Angeles County detective Stilwell
  • Exiled from the homicide desk and sent to Catalina Island, Stilwell investigates a Jane Doe found in the harbor — but what will he risk for justice?
  • An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!
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Media mentions for Nightshade by Michael ConnellyMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen
This rollicking adventure may be one of 2025's funniest books
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "[Hiaasen is] making us laugh — and not polite little giggles, either. We're talking giant belly laughs, embarrass-yourself-in-public spleen-busters. This could be his funniest book yet" (Booklist)
  • When a Florida man picks up a hitchhiker on the side of the road, it sparks a journey filled with corrupt politicians, conspiracies, and a cast of colorful characters
  • This New York Times bestseller is an entertaining satire that examines modern American politics
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Media mentions for Fever Beach by Carl HiaasenMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
No beach bag is complete without summer's hottest romantasy
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "One of the best books I've read this year. Prepare to meet your next obsession" (Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals)
  • When her fellow Diviners begin vanishing without a trace, prophetess Sybil has no choice but to turn to mysterious knight Rodrick for help
  • "The premise feels fresh and the world-building is inventive" (Publishers Weekly) in this instant #1 New York Times bestseller
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Book cover for Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts
One of the world's most popular authors delivers 'maximum reading pleasure' (Booklist)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • While recovering from an injury, police officer Sloan is drawn to the case of a woman who disappeared from a supermarket parking lot. But her investigation draws her into the path of two killers…
  • An engrossing page-turner that "provides plenty of lovable side characters and cozy escapism" (Publishers Weekly)
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Book cover for My Friends by Fredrik Backman
The beloved author of A Man Called Ove is back with a sweeping ode to friendship
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • After a world-famous painting winds up in her possession, Louisa unravels its mysteries — and discovers the fascinating story of three friends 25 years ago
  • "Backman again pays tribute to the forces that make an ordinary life extraordinary" in this "novel that celebrates the beauty of being alive" (BookPage)
  • An instant New York Times bestseller highly anticipated by USA Today, Marie Claire, and many more!
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Book cover for The True Happiness Company by Veena Dinavahi
Find out how a smart, well-adjusted college student winds up in a cult
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A shocking true story that reads like a thrilling novel
  • As Veena struggled with her mental health, she found herself drawn into the world of charismatic alternative therapist Bob Lyon. But when her treatment went too far, Veena began to question her new life
  • "Honest, brutal, funny, fascinating. A vital reminder of how important it is to trust ourselves" (New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson)
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Book cover for Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
On the stunning Italian coast, forbidden romance blossoms
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From the #1 New York Times bestselling powerhouse behind The Love Hypothesis and Deep End
  • Maya can't stop thinking about her brother's best friend, Conor — even though he's 15 years older than her and completely off-limits. But when they're stuck in a Sicilian villa together, their explosive attraction ignites…
  • "Contemporary romance's unicorn: the elusive marriage of deeply brainy and delightfully escapist" (Christina Lauren)
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Book cover for Parents Weekend by Alex Finlay
Five college freshmen vanish without a trace — but what happened on that fateful night?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "One of the genre's best" delivers a propulsive mystery with "plenty of surprises and red herrings" (Booklist)
  • As rumors swirl about the missing students — and the case captures the nation's attention — their family secrets rise to the surface
  • "Alex Finlay is a master at creating complex, high-stakes thrillers that are charged with emotion" (Mary Kubica)
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Book cover for Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein
The Parent Trap meets Elin Hilderbrand in this charming tale
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • After their father dies unexpectedly, half sisters Vivian and Lucy meet for the first time in his Maine cabin — and untangle the secrets he left behind
  • Filled with humor, heart, and unforgettable characters
  • "A perfect summer by the lake distilled into book form" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Dana Schwartz)
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Neon Prey
Neon Prey
By John Sandford
A #1 New York Times bestseller: On the hunt for a petty criminal, US Marshal Lucas Davenport searches his rural Louisiana cabin — and discovers the missing man is a diabolical serial killer who’s been operating undetected for years… “Wildly entertaining… Clever plotting, mordant humor, and smart-ass dialogue” (Booklist).
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The Inn at Rose Harbor
The Inn at Rose Harbor
By Debbie Macomber
An “emotionally charged” #1 New York Times bestseller (Kirkus Reviews): Seeking a fresh start, widow Jo Marie travels to the coastal town of Cedar Cove — and purchases a charming bed-and-breakfast whose eclectic guests will change her life!
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California Sunsets
California Sunsets
By Bella Andre and Nicky Arden
A swoon-worthy romance from a New York Times bestselling author: Erin Davenport always thought she’d fall for someone quiet — which is definitely not how she’d describe Jay Malone, a charming, relentless Hollywood agent. Jay can sell anything, but winning over fiercely independent Erin might be the one deal he can’t close… or is it?
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Perish the Day
Perish the Day
By John Farrow
A “character-rich thriller with a bang-up finish” (Booklist): As a storm batters a New Hampshire campus, three seemingly unrelated deaths — all tied to the Dowbiggin School — draw the attention of Sergeant-Detective Émile Cinq-Mars. “The best yet in one of my favorite series” (Lee Child).
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Too Late
Too Late
By Rylie Dark
Brilliant doctor Morgan Stark is horrified to find his star medical resident dead in an alley. When the FBI asks for his help deciphering the clues at the murder scene, Morgan knows only he can crack the code…
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Reckless Abandon
Reckless Abandon
By Stuart Woods
When Florida police chief Holly Barker arrives in New York City on the trail of a mobster in the witness protection program, Stone Barrington is drawn into a high-stakes investigation when the hunter becomes the hunted… A thrilling installment of a #1 New York Times bestselling series from “a master of the genre” (Booklist).
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The White House Connection
The White House Connection
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold: A Toshikazu Kawaguchi Book Set
Before the Coffee Gets Cold: A Toshikazu Kawaguchi Book Set
By Toshikazu Kawaguchi
In a whimsical cafe on a backstreet in Tokyo, a cup of coffee offers patrons a chance to travel back in time — as long as they’re back before it cools… This box set collects the first three installments in an internationally bestselling series that’s sold over one million books!
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On Girlhood
On Girlhood
By Collected Authors
This “expansive, decades-spanning view of Black girlhood” (Kirkus Reviews starred review) collects 15 coming-of-age stories by luminary authors including Gwendolyn Brooks, Toni Morrison, and Edwidge Danticat! An NPR Best Book of 2021 hailed as “truly the bible every reader… needs” (Jacqueline Woodson).
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The Banned Books Club
The Banned Books Club
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