There’s something for everyone.
Once summer hits, it feels like we can’t get enough book recommendations. Between all those lazy days spent at the beach, poolside, or time traveling to a summer getaway, we have lots of time to spend getting lost in a good book. And you’re in luck, because this week there’s no shortage of engaging reads hitting shelves. From thought-provoking nonfiction to a fun beach read, this list has a little bit of everything — and we can guarantee these books will really get your gears turning. (And for even more page-turners where these came from, check out our staff’s favorite summer reads.)
With these excellent options to look forward to, the week will fly on by. Just try to see how many you can make it through before the weekend hits!
What to read to this week
The Memo by Rachel Dodes and Lauren Mechling (June 18)
Have you ever thought back to what you might do differently if given the chance? This new novel, which is reminiscent of 13 Going on 30, explores exactly that. For years, Jenny Green has languished in love and her career, while her friends keep climbing higher and higher. She’s felt like she missed “the memo” — the key to living the life she wanted. It turns out, she did: And she finally gets the chance to do it all over again.
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager (June 18)
When Ethan Marsh was 10 years old, he was camping in his backyard with his best friend Billy — and when he woke up, Billy had been abducted. Thirty years later, Ethan returns home to where his friend was last seen, and after a series of strange occurrences, starts investigating what really happened on that horrible night.
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley (June 18)
Lucy Foley, author of The Guest List, is back with another twisty thriller that’s perfect for fans of Nine Perfect Strangers and White Lotus. It takes place at a newly opened bougie hotel, which has been built right in the middle of Tome, Dorset, a small community that doesn’t take too kindly to outsiders. The book is told in alternating points of view from different characters — the founder, an employee, and a guest of the resort. They each have an ulterior motive for being there — and something to hide from one another.
The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine (June 18)
Seven years after the Ladies Parrish first entered our lives, they’re back — and this time, they’ve got a common enemy. With the dangerous and abusive Jackson Parrish out of prision, Daphne and Amber know he’ll stop at nothing to get revenge. The only choice is for these two former enemies to team up in order to save everything they’ve worked for.
One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin (June 18)
If you loved Book Lovers and The Wedding Date, then you’ll also enjoy this charming romance that takes place in the literary world. Natalie and Rob are the best friends of a recently engaged couple, and they couldn’t be more different: Nat’s a messy artist and Rob’s a Type-A academic. Minutes before the wedding ceremony where they’re due to walk down the aisle together, Nat learns Rob wrote a one-star review of her romance book.
