The sun is shining and we’ve definitely all got that Summer feeling. When the brighter weather hits, it’s the perfect time to spend some time outdoors soaking up the vitamin D. What better way to do that than catching some rays with your feet up and your head inside a book.
Whether you’re jetting off on your holibobs or just making the most of the UK sunshine this year, reading outdoors has a huge amount of benefits including reducing stress, improving sleep quality and boosting your mood overall. Thanks to that all important melatonin.
If you’re on the look out for books to add to your reading list, you might want to keep scrolling. We’ve taken the time to round up our top 5 favourites that you just have to read this Summer (we know, we’re the best!).
1. What A Way To Go – Bella Mackie
The author of ‘How To Kill Your Family’ has gifted us with another perfect Summer read. A dysfunctional family who come under suspicion when the extremely wealthy Anthony Wistern dies suddenly. As they’re all in line to inherit his fortune, it’s only natural that they’d be the main suspects and that’s when things really start to come crashing down.
2. Don’t Let Him In – Lisa Jewell
The thriller specialist that is loved by many is back to blow readers minds again. Her latest story features 3 women who are all connected by a shocking truth that is darker than any of them could ever imagine (even if they don’t realise it yet!). If your idea of summer reading in the sunshine is a gripping thriller that you’re compelled to read, pop this title on your 2025 list!
3. Problematic Summer Romance – Ali Hazelwood
23-year-old grad student Maya Kilgore develops a dangerous crush on 38-year-old biotech executive Conor Harkness and the age difference suggests a problematic power imbalance. But when Maya’s brother decides to get married in Taormina, they end up stuck together in a romantic Sicilian villa for over a week. There, on the beautiful Ionian coast, Maya realises that Conor might be hiding something from her! This summer read is packed with all the ingredients a good book needs.
4. We All Live Here – JoJo Moyes
A British author who is known for her ability to capture readers hearts with her stories of romance, our favourite being ‘me before you’ (now also a film!). Her latest book – and the one we recommend adding to your summer reading list – follows the knotty problems of Lila Kennedy: Her daughters are in trouble, her house is falling apart, and her elderly stepdad is apparently now her new roommate. So, naturally, this is the precise moment when her biological father shows up after over 30 years of no contact.
5. A Witches Guide To Magical Inkeeping – Sangu Mandanna
Sera Swan used to be one of the most powerful witches in Britain. That was until she lost her magic and ended up being exiled from her Guild. Now she reluctantly helps her aunt run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests' shenanigans, tries to keep her pet fox in check (did we mention he talks?), and longs for the future that seems impossible for her to get to. But then she finds out about an old spell that could hold the key to everything… If, for you, fantasy novels are what summers are made for, pop this page-turner on your summer wish list.
summer reads: our conclusion
Whether you have a summer staycation lined up or are jetting off to your dream destination, compiling your summer reading list is a must. So, we hope these titles tickle your fancy!
Before you dash off, here are a few other eve blog posts that might be of interest to our fellow bookworms:
Happy summer! Let’s hope we see a few more sun-shiney days here in the UK.
