From Steamy To Sincere, These Are The 10 Books That Should Be On Your Summer Reading List

Whether you need a book for the beach, for the hammock, or simply for sitting in front of the air conditioner with, I've got you covered!

Something about the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer makes reading so much more enjoyable. Basking in the sunshine with a good book in hand is the epitome of a perfect summer day. Check out my top 10 picks for your summer reading list below!

1. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

Hannah Jaques / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

When I think of summer reading, this book is the first place my mind goes. The Summer I Turned Pretty follows Belly throughout her annual summer stay in Cousins Beach as she navigates new experiences with love, friendship, and family secrets. She becomes entangled in an unexpected love triangle, pushing her to learn more about herself and who she wants to be.

2. Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

Hannah Jaques / Pig & Bear Publishing

Though this book may look like a winter novel, trust me, it's got enough sultry steam to read during the year's hottest months! If you love sports romances (i.e. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce), you will absolutely love Icebreaker. This story begins when Stassie, a competitive collegiate figure skater, is forced to share an ice rink with the Maple Hills Hockey Team. With an enemies-to-lovers storyline, this novel is one you won’t want to miss.

3. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

Hannah Jaques / Gallery Books

This book has major vacation vibes, making it the perfect summer read. The story begins when Olive and Ethan are suddenly given a honeymoon trip after everyone in the wedding party gets food poisoning. The twist: Olive and Ethan have hated each other for years, and now they have to travel as a "couple" to Maui for an entire week. The chaos — and romance — that ensues makes The Unhoneymooners a must-read!

4. It’s a Date (Again) by Jeneva Rose

Hannah Jaques / Montlake

The protagonist, Peyton, is a serial dater. As soon as she finally finds someone worth settling down with, she gets hit by a car and loses all of her memories. Three men arrive at the hospital claiming they’re her boyfriend, but she doesn’t recognize any of them — not even the one she fell in love with.

5. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

Hannah Jaques / Electric Monkey

Unlike the other books on this list, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is a coming-of-age murder mystery. The story follows high school senior Pip as she attempts to reopen the investigation of an unresolved murder that occurred at her school five years prior. Warning: Once you start, you won’t be able to put this book down! Read it before the Netflix adaptation comes out!

6. It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

Hannah Jaques / Atria Books

This moving and emotional romance tells the story of Lily as she explores the complexities of domestic abuse, and the journey to love after heartbreak. Colleen Hoover beautifully represents how love can lead to pain, and evokes a sense of hope for moving forward and healing from love’s wounds.

7. Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

Hannah Jaques / Delacorte Books for Young Readers

Everything, Everything is a charming coming-of-age story about Maddy, a teenage girl with a rare auto-immune disease that has forced her to stay indoors for most of her life. Everything changes when Olly moves in next door and stays in the room across from Maddy’s bedroom window. A relationship forms between them, and they test the limits of forbidden love in the midst of betrayal.

8. Talk Bookish to Me by Kate Bromley

Hannah Jaques / Graydon House

After reconnecting with her first love, Ryan, Kara finds herself reminiscing about the past, and feelings quickly begin to resurface. She notices that spending time with Ryan has solved her writer’s block, leading her to question why they ever broke up in the first place. The unexpected twist is one you’ll never see coming!

9. Every Day by David Levithan

Hannah Jaques / Knopf Books for Young Readers

This book is incredibly unique because it follows a less traditional storyline. The main character, A, is a genderless spirit that wakes up in a different person’s body every day. When a romance develops between A and Rhiannon, they must navigate their love under difficult and unusual circumstances, emphasizing the idea that love can withstand any challenge.

10. Just Haven’t Met You Yet by Sophie Cousens

Hannah Jaques / G.P. Putnam's Sons

After accidentally swapping suitcases with a handsome man at the airport, Laura begins to believe she’s found her soulmate based on the contents of his luggage. This light-hearted story explores the balance between expectations and reality as she searches for love and the suitcase’s owner.