#summer reads

Bite-Sized Summer Reads: Compulsively Consumable Short Story & Essay Collections

These short story and essay collections are all fairly recent publications that are every bit as hard to put down as the most engaging novel.

What’s the Buzz: 40 of the Best Summer Reads for 2022

Get your TBR ready for summer reading with this exciting list of 40 of the best summer reads for 2022 that will delight and dazzle you!

5 New Books That Will Transport You to the Beach

These captivating summer books will make you feel like you're at the beach — even while reading them from the comfort of your own home.

5 Feel-Good Books of 2021 That Will Brighten Your Summer

There's no better way to shake off a reading slump than with a great new read. Here are some new feel-good books to kick off summer 2021.

QUIZ: What New Book Should You Pack in Your Vacation Bag this Summer?

The question of which book to pop into your beach bag can be overwhelming, but we've got a summer reading quiz to help you out!

15 Books With Heat

In the heat of summer, enjoy these hot, hot reads.

5 Books About Rich People Problems to Read This Summer

One of my favorite guilty-pleasure genres is what I like to call “Rich People Problems Books.” Here are 5 satisfying books about rich people problems.

The Best Beach Books of 2019

Whether or not a summer vacation in your future, the Best Beach Books of 2019 are guaranteed to put you in a beachy state of mind.

BLEAK HOUSE on the Beach: What Makes a Good Beach Read?

What kinds of books do you bring to the beach? One reader reflects on her preference for more serious beach reads.

8 Quick Books to Power Through in August

Quick books and comics you can easily read before summer ends and school starts!