With summer right around the corner, now is a great time to explore the best reading recommendations to add to your Summer 2024 reading list. Whether you will be relaxing on the beach or curled up at home for a staycation, the perfect book is essential. Below are 10 of the best Summer 2024 books for a season full of reading!
Where to find book recommendations
A great place to find some of the most anticipated and praised books is TikTok’s page dedicated to all things reading: BookTok. Some users have taken to the platform to discuss their must-reads for the Summer season.
As these users’ videos show, BookTok is a great way to find reading recommendations and communicate with other readers about your favorite authors and books.
Another great resource for reading inspiration is GoodReads. Their Summer Reading list features a wide array of authors and genres.
They also feature upcoming titles to excite readers about what their favorite authors have coming next.
Below is a list compiled from BookTok and GoodReads’ recommendations with ten of the best and most-anticipated reads for the Summer 2024 season!
The 10 Best Summer 2024 Books
Romance Genre:
1. Just for the Summer (2024) by Abby Jimenez
Published in April of this year, this romance novel by New York Times Bestselling author Abby Jimenez quickly became a crowd favorite. The story centers on Justin and Emma and their complicated relationship, which will keep readers engaged from start to finish. An exclusive version of the novel is available to purchase on Barnes and Noble’s website.
2. Funny Story (2024) by Emily Henry
Also published in April 2024, Funny Story is a refreshing take on the classic “opposites attract” storyline and is sure to keep readers interested. Barnes and Noble feature this novel and some of Henry’s other best-selling titles, like People We Meet On Vacation (2021)—another great Summer read!
3. This Summer Will Be Different (2024) by Carley Fortune
New York Times Bestselling Author Carley Fortune’s third novel, published earlier this May, has captivated readers with its whirlwind story of romance and suspense. A signed edition of the novel is available on Barnes and Noble’s website.
Fantasy Genre:
4. When Among Crows (2024) by Veronica Roth
From the author of the highly acclaimed Divergent (2014-2016) series comes a new dystopian fiction novel. Published earlier this May, Roth’s When Among Crows has already garnered much praise. Her newest release can be found on Barnes and Noble’s website here.
Nonfiction Genre:
5. I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This, But I’m Going to Anyway (2024) by Chelsea Devantez
Devantez’s upcoming nonfiction novel, which will be released on June 4, is a great pick for readers who enjoy memoirs and personal essays. It centers on some of the most influential women in her life and is full of authenticity and honesty. It is available for pre-order on Barnes and Noble’s website.
Mystery/Thriller Genre:
6. Middle of the Night (2024) by Riley Sager
Known for his suspense-filled novels like The House Across the Lake (2022), this upcoming addition to Sager’s roster of thriller novels is set to release on June 18th and will have readers on the edge of their seats. Barnes and Noble offer an exclusive edition of the book, which is available for preorder on their website.
Fiction Genre:
7. I Hope This Finds You Well (2024) by Natalie Sue
Sue’s witty debut novel, published on May 21st of this year, is a fun take on workplace dynamics and what you wish you could say to your coworkers sometimes. Its protagonist Jolene discovers what can happen when those private thoughts become public. Barnes and Noble features the newly published novel on its website.
8. The Phoenix Ballroom (2024) by Ruth Hogan
Hogan’s upcoming novel, set to release on June 11th, is an exciting tale of new beginnings. The novel’s protagonist, a widow named Venetia Hargreaves, turns her life around when she realizes it is never too late to pursue her dreams. The book is available for preorder on Barnes and Noble’s website.
9. The Wedding People (2024) by Alison Espach
Espach’s novel, set to release on July 30th, is perfect for a mid-summer reading refresh. With a mix of the Summer setting of the beach, the romance of a wedding, and the honesty of life’s ups and downs, this story will surely capture readers’ hearts. Readers can preorder the novel’s exclusive edition on Barnes and Noble’s website here.
Young Adult Genre:
10. Such Charming Liars (2024) by Karen M. McManus
Lastly, for those who enjoyed McManus’s widely acclaimed novel One Of Us Is Lying (2017), her upcoming novel is a great addition to a summer reading list. Set to release on July 30th, this novel combines a high-stakes heist with complicated family dynamics to create a drama-filled thriller that will keep readers guessing. Barnes and Noble features a signed copy of the novel that is available for preorder on their website.
Happy summer reading!
And if you are still looking for even more summer reading recommendations, Harper’s Bazar and Barnes and Noble have both compiled a list of “Beach Reads” for Summer 2024, with some of the previously mentioned titles included.
So, with these recommendations and more, now is the perfect time to curate your own must-read list for the summer season!
