The Book Releases Topping Our List of Summer Reads
From highly anticipated sequels to hot new debuts.
Book clubs, book charms and literary It-girls, reading is officially having a moment. As interest in analogue culture continues to grow, more people are searching for ways to disconnect from the algorithm while still tapping into their creativity and curiosity. Enter: books.
While social feeds are flooded with movie premieres and album drops, we’re here to spotlight the titles worth clearing space for on your shelf. From fantasy and romance to crime and thrillers, these are the books getting published this year that deserve a spot on your radar. Whether you’re a daily reader or a once-a-year vacation binger, consider this your ultimate guide to the releases everyone will be talking about. So stay in the conversation and scroll on for our ultimate summer reading list.
Hello, Limerence – Momo Yamaguchi
Momo Yamaguchi is releasing her debut novel, Hello, Limerence, a feral tale of a woman looking for ‘the one’ during a hot Tokyo summer. A powerful observation of beauty, power and the existential feelings of turning 25 and not knowing who you are, this is sure to be the hot-girl read of the year.
Prioritise This - Lily Silverton
Lily Silverton is the woman ready to make your life better. Whether you’re looking for a spring reset, need to get your priorities in order or just want to find the key to living better, Silverton just published the book for you. Prioritise This offers a neuroscience-backed framework for navigating modern life, where we operate on a constant sense of urgency.
I Want You to Be Happy – Jem Calder
If you like Sally Rooney’s writing and “Normal People” is one of the books you still talk about, this one’s for you. Described as both witty and tender, this is another modern love story to accompany your next beach holiday. Following a new couple searching for meaning and navigating a significant age gap, Jem Calder is able to expertly capture the intricacies of modern romance. Oh, and Rooney herself actually said, “I couldn’t stop reading.”
A Court of Thorns and Roses (Books 6 and 7) – Sarah J. Maas
The fantasy series that took the internet and pretty much everyone by storm, A Court of Thorns and Roses, is back. There was a time when you couldn’t leave your house without spotting someone reading the first release, with people obsessively talking about the fantastical universe. Now, to everyone’s delight, author Sarah J. Maas is releasing the 6th and 7th books.
The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives – Elizabeth Arnott
Elizabeth Arnott’s book was perfectly described by Emilia Hart as “if Taylor Jenkins-Reid wrote a crime novel,” and that says it all, really. Set during a hot 1960s California summer, three women form an unlikely friendship based on one common secret: their husbands are some of the country’s most notorious convicted killers. Get ready to settle in by the pool with this page-turner.
Lady Tremaine – Rachel Hochhauser
Lady Tremaine is one of those stories that really delves into character, taking one person’s truth and giving you something totally unexpected. This is a breathtaking reimagining of Cinderella, as told through the eyes of the famous “evil” stepmother, revealing a compelling love story and exploration of the lengths a mother will go to for her children. We are totally intrigued by how Rachel Hochhauser will change all our perceptions.
Lake Effect – Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nest comes a witty and tender portrait of two families and one lovestruck decision that changes everything for decades to come. With plenty of Sweeney’s signature humor and depth, Lake Effect is a thoughtful look at loss, grief, mothers, daughters, love and desire, asking what we owe the people we love.
Missing Sister – Joshilyn Jackson
Described as “a chilling story of sisters and revenge,” New York Times bestselling author of Never Have I Ever, Joshilyn Jackson has us totally hooked. The novel follows inseparable twins until one of them dies and leaves behind a cryptic voicemail. We then follow her sister on a desperate hunt for justice. A thrilling page turner, this is a book sure to get you out of your reading rut.
This Story Might Save Your Life – Tiffany Crum
Published in early March 2026, Tiffany Crum’s latest book is already a bestseller. If the title didn’t intrigue you, we can confirm it’s full of plot twists, manipulation and secrets, with a sprinkle of romance. You really have to read this one to believe it.
Half His Age - Jennette McCurdy
From the New York Times bestselling author of I’m Glad My Mom Died, this novel is both sad, funny, thrilling and intimate as it explores the lengths we’ll go to get what we want. Jennette McCurdy is quickly going from one of our favorite childhood actors to becoming one of the most significant authors of our generation.
A Hymn to Life – Gisèle Pelicot
Gisèle Pelicot is the courageous woman who became the face of defiance after a sexual assault case that stunned the world. In a rallying call for shame to “change sides,” we hear her story for the very first time. Both a memoir and a brave act of defiance, A Hymn to Life is a moving story of survival and a woman reclaiming her voice.
