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Beach Reads 2026

Ten irresistible page-turners for the sand, the deck chair, and the long summer afternoon—buzzy 2026 releases spanning swoony romance, juicy family drama, and twisty thrillers, all handpicked to be devoured in a single sun-drenched sitting.

10 booksJune 2026

01
Into the Blue
Emma Brodie
A Reese's Book Club love story tailor-made for the shoreline.
02
Mad Mabel
Sally Hepworth
A thriller with charm to spare—and the summer's most unforgettable octogenarian.
03
The Island Club
Nicola Harrison
Mid-century glamour, hidden secrets, and the kind of friendship that saves you.
04
Summer State of Mind
Kristy Woodson Harvey
Pure Southern-summer comfort from a beach-read favorite.
05
Our Perfect Storm
Carley Fortune
Carley Fortune's most swoony slow burn yet—do not start it after noon.
06
June Baby
Shannon Garvey
Elin Hilderbrand's pick for book of the summer, and the ultimate island escape.
07
Road Trip
Mary Kay Andrews
Sisters, secrets, and the Irish countryside—the queen of the beach bag does it again.
08
When You Loved Me
Beatriz Williams
Coastal estates, lost treasure, and a heroine you'll root for all the way down.
09
Star-Crossed Summer
Devon Daniels
A behind-the-scenes Hollywood romance for everyone who loves a second chance.
10
Big Little Truths
Liane Moriarty
The sequel to Big Little Lies—the most talked-about beach read of the summer.