I’m super excited to share the first-ever SILLY LITTLE SUMMER READING GUIDE. These are *the* 30 books of summer 2024 that you will want to read. Preferably on a lounge chair near a pool if you’re anything like me…
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren — The queens of romance are back with a steamy book about the heir to a grocery chain and a free-spirited artist on a unique trip to a secluded private island.
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley — One of the most hyped books of the year that’s part time travel romance and part spy thriller.
Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle — What if you knew exactly how long each romantic relationship you encounter will last?
Such a Bad Influencer by Olivia Muenter — (Out 6/4) A new thriller about what happens when one of the first child stars of social media grows up and goes missing
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston — (Out 8/6) The Red White and Royal Blue author is back with their steamiest book yet about bisexual exes that end up on the same European food and win tour and challenge each other to a hookup competition
One Last Summer by Kate Spencer — (Out June 11) A summer romance about adults returning to sleepaway camp and what you do when the life you planned isn’t all you dreamed it would be.
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez — Two people who suffer from the same love curse try to fix their curse together.
The Women by Kristin Hannah — A coming-of-age story about a nursing student during the Vietnam War.
This Used to Be Us by Renee Carlino — (Out 7/9) There are two sides to every love story… and break up.
Welcome Home, Caroline Kline by Courtney Preiss — A young woman reluctantly returns to her Jersey Shore hometown for a second chance.
Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan — (Out 4/4) A romance about a professional organize whose life is a mess and decides to make her life a bit mesiser with a little summer romance.
I’m Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself by Glynnis MacNicol — (Out 6/11) A memoir about one woman’s pursuit of radical enjoyment in Paris after the isolation of the pandemic.
Seven Summer Weekends by Jane L. Rosen — (Out 6/4) A woman inherits a Fire Island beach house along with a series of quirky weekend guests.
A Novel Story by Ashley Poston — (Out 6/25) A lit professor finds herself stranded in a quaint town that feels like it’s right out of a novel… because it actually is.
Until Next Summer by Ali Brady — (Out 7/9) Once a camp person, always a camp person: Two former best friends each find love at an adults-only summer camp.
This Summer Will be Different by Carley Fortune — Every time Lucy visits Prince Edward Island, she seems to accidentally end up hooking up with her best friend’s brother… who is stricly off limites.
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood — (Out 6/11) An enemies-to-secret-lovers romance proves that all’s fair in love and science.
Jackpot Summer by Elyssa Friedland — (Out 6/11) The Jacobson siblings win a life-changing fortune in the lottery but it turns out money can’t pull their family back together that easily.
Real Amercians by Rachel Khong — An exhilerating exploration of American identity that spans three generations in one family.
The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley — Patrick O’Hara is back to his guncle duties…this time for a big family wedding in Italy.
Serendipity by Becky Chalsen — (Out 6/4) Will three weekends in a Fire Island share house be enough for Maggie Monroe to fix her life, find love, and make sure she doesn’t lose her friend for good?
The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza — Based on the author’s own family history comes a transporting novel about a trip to Sicily, a disputed inheritance, and a family secrecy that some will kill to protect.
Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell — (Out 5/28) Set in the days of AOL and AIM in 1999, a freshly engaged editorial assistant winds up spending her Summer Fridays exploring NYC with the guy she least expects.
Funny Story by Emily Henry — The newest book from this beloved rom-com writer is about two total opposites falling in love after loss.
One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin — (Out 6/18) A writer is forced to walk down the aisle at her best friend’s wedding with the guy who gave her book a very public 1-star rating.
Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand — (Out 6/11) Elin Hilderbrand’s final Nantucket novel is chock full of her usual summer vibes, social mayhem, and a possible murder.
You are Here by David Nicholls — (Out 6/28) From the author of One Day comes a new love story about second chances and getting lost to find your way.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe — (Out 6/11) An ex-pro wrestler and new mother decides to start an OnlyFans as an experiment to earn some cash.
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell — (Out 7/23) A humorous and heartfelt love story about former high school best friends reuniting 14 years later as they try to figure out what went wrong in their relationship.
Sandwich by Catherine Newman — (Out 6/18) A family vacation to Cape Cod full of secrets, lunch, and learning to let go.
And other new or upcoming books you’re excited to read this summer?
A bit of housekeeping: I’ll be taking this weekend off of sending newsletters to enjoy the long weekend. Until then, I’ll catch you on Instagram and will see you in a week 💗
Kayla