Our Top 5 Summer Beach Reads We Simply Can't Put Down

By SheSpeaksTeam May 09, 2023

Summer is right around the corner and we can hardly wait to get our hands on some of the latest books to divildge in on a nice warm day at the beach. Whether you need a little rom-com action, or prefer some mysterious twists and turns, we've got you covered!

Here are our 5 must-read books that should be on your summer list this year:

Happy Place by Emily Henry
By all accounts, Harriett and Wynn seem like the perfect couple. But unbeknownst to friends and family, they broke up months ago and must lie their way through a very uncomfortable annual friend-cation. Author Emily Henry is known for her wit, hilarity and relatable characters which she definitely serves up in this lovely story.

Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
Need a little escapism from the 9 to 5 grind? Jenny Jackson’s Pineapple Street brings the laughs while unveiling the personal lives of 3 women living the “1 percenter” lifestyle in Brooklyn. From old money to new money, the characters portray what its like to navigate a lifestyle most people only dream of. It also serves up a pretty great love story in the process.

Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Reid
If you're looking for a rom-com that you won't be able to put down, this is your book! From the acclaimed author of Forever, Interrupted and After I Do comes a breathtaking new novel about a young woman whose fate hinges on the choice she makes after bumping into an old flame; in alternating chapters, we see two possible scenarios unfold—with stunningly different results.

One Night on the Island by Josie Silver
If you can’t make it on an overseas adventure this summer, let Josie Silver’s One Night on the Island transport you. Dating columnist Cleo travels to a remote island in Ireland where she books a rental home for a little rest and relaxation. Little does she know, the booking process goes anything but smoothly and she must share her one bedroom get-away with a man she has never met. You may be able to guess what happens next, but you can still have all the page-turning fun getting there.

The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
Who knew a story about murdering husbands could be this heartwarming? A widow becomes very popular in her village when women start visiting her for advice on how to kill their abusive husbands. Described as a “feminist revenge thriller”, this book will introduce you to a group of strong, unrelenting, witty women.

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