Is it really summer if you haven’t kicked back in the afternoon with a good book yet? Book lovers know that nothing beats a beach read for the ultimate summer escape. Whatever your actual travel plans, a good story can transport you anywhere. And in the summer, readers want to rekindle an old flame during a retreat to the lake house, solve a puzzling murder that’s shaken the elite clientele of an exotic resort, or go on a journey of self-discovery along the French Riviera.
Swoony romances, cozy mysteries, and buzzy bestsellers are just right for those summertime readers who want to lose themselves in a gripping read. Our top picks for this year include Our Perfect Storm, a new book by bestselling author Carley Fortune, the new Netflix tie-in version of Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation that fans will love, and a Good Morning America Book Club pick readers have been raving about, Dolly All the Time.
Complete your summer displays with fiction worthy of being included in vacationers’ beach bags. Explore our beach reads collection below to discover more bestsellers and beachgoers’ favorites, and don’t miss out on summery totes for all those books from Out of Print!
Beach Reads for Summer 2026
Summer Vibes Collection – Out of Print
All Things Carley Fortune
All Things Emily Henry
All Things Ali Hazelwood
