It's Time for Summer Reading on Goodreads!

Posted by Sharon on June 14, 2021
Summer Reading 2021
 
No matter what else you have planned for this season, we hope picking up a great book or two is on your list! As always, we're happy to lend a hand with recommendations from your fellow readers, bestselling authors, and more!



 

 
The Hit Books of the Year (So Far)
Here are the books from the first half of 2021 that are most popular with Goodreads members.

 

 
The Most Read Books of the 2021 Reading Challenge
See the titles our site's most ambitious readers are picking up.


 

 
Readers' Hottest Books of Summer
Take a peek at the titles topping your fellow Goodreads members' Want to Read shelves.



 

 
Armchair Travelling: Books Set in Every U.S. State
Embark on a literary state-by-state tour through America with these popular books published in the past ten years.





 
Beach Read Royalty Recommends Summer Books
Trust these bestselling authors when it comes to unputdownable page-turners.



 

 
Goodreads Employees Share the Books They're Reading This Summer
Join us around our virtual water cooler to talk about the titles we're most excited to read this season!





 
Comedian Ali Wong's Six Summer Book Picks
See the books that have made her laugh, cry, and immediately buy more copies to send to friends.






What will you be reading this summer?
 
Let us know in the comments!
 
 

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message 251: by Doris (new)

Doris Maridele wrote: "Am I the only one that doesn't plan what I'm reading ahead of time? I have in my possession about 150 books that I "want to read" along with that many available on library ebook. I read what I'm in..."

This is exactly what I do as well.


message 252: by Sheyda (new)

Sheyda Dehghan L'existentialisme est un humanisme


message 253: by Michelle (new)

Michelle Razorback Tears


message 254: by Booktavie (new)

Booktavie Mel C’est sûr que je lis des romans québécois cette été! Surtout des chicklit !!! 💕


message 255: by KPGINNY (new)

KPGINNY wah


message 256: by Tayo (new)

Tayo Reads I’m reading “Murder at the Book Club,”


message 257: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie Runyon I read every day


message 258: by Antonella (new)

Antonella I've read Bittersweet by Noelle Adams , now reading Healing the Soul of a Woman How to Overcome Your Emotional Wounds by Joyce Meyer , along with the Study Guide, and plan to finally read Becoming by Michelle Obama , and Dean Koontz Nameless Series and catch up on all the Sandra Brown books I've missed since her last one I read...happy Summer reading everyone!


message 259: by Michael (last edited Jun 27, 2021 09:06PM) (new)

Michael Working through the Booker and Nobel winners (not all in a single Summer of course), the Penguin Mahabharata and Ramayana, the 6 original Dune books, the Tolkien books related to Middle Earth (J.R.R., not Christopher - I'm not reading 12 *more* books of fantasy history), the novels of Orhan Pamuk, Cormac McCarthy, and the books of Stephen Johnson (though this may be a bit later.)


message 260: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Cormier S810 wrote: "I plan on finishing the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer and reading To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo!"

To Kill A Kingdom was so good! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I couldn't put it down!!!


message 261: by Arynn (new)

Arynn Shadow and Bone series and both Michelle and Barak Obama’s books


Fie (eventyrlaeseren) what's a must read this summer ? i want to read a really summer vibe book but not sure which since i tend to stick with darker books most of the year


message 263: by Rabiatu (new)

Rabiatu Ruma Please check out A Prophecy of Dawn. It's got very good review so far. Thanks.


message 264: by [deleted user] (new)

I can't wait for summer reading!


message 265: by Warren (new)

Warren Nancy wrote: "I love to read horror novels so looking for great authors like Stephen King or his son, Joe Hill. I also love beach reads by Elin Hilderbrand. I might try something new like science fiction. Any re..."
The Passage Trilogy by Justin Cronin for good horror. Epic.


message 266: by Niki11784 (new)

Niki11784 Madeline wrote: "Hoping to read some summery books on the beach! Beach Read by Emily HenryAlex, Approximately by Jenn BennettLove & Gelato (Love & Gelato, #1) by Jenna Evans Welch"

All great books!!


message 267: by Nancy (new)

Nancy Cohen Maridele wrote: "Am I the only one that doesn't plan what I'm reading ahead of time? I have in my possession about 150 books that I "want to read" along with that many available on library ebook. I read what I'm in..."

Other than the books that I read for the class I'm teaching or for one of the book clubs to which I belong, I'm with you. If I'm floating in the pool I'll grab an easy-read paperback. If I'm sitting insde, I'll grab a hardcover - mystery, biography, romance, intrigue - whatever I feel like at the time.


message 268: by Vansh (new)

Vansh Dhirwani I am currently reading Scythe and The Sword of Summer and hoping to complete Renegades by the end of this summer. Any other fantasy recommendations form me?


message 269: by Vansh (new)

Vansh Dhirwani Nina wrote: "I will read The Blood of Olympus and then Six of Crows this summer!" You are in for a treat. Six of Crows definitely lives up to the hype and Blood of Olympus is a worthy end to HoO which is one of my most recommended series.


message 270: by Vansh (new)

Vansh Dhirwani Tanya wrote: "Reading Realm Breaker By Victoria Aveyard, my summer plans are to finally read The whole Harry Potter collection !"

How badly I wanna read Realm Breaker but I will finish the books I have left hanging since months (Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe and The Alchemist) .


message 271: by Vansh (new)

Vansh Dhirwani PotatOtter wrote: "I'm going to try to catch up on the YA fantasies every one talks about 😂"

Amen brother.


message 272: by Vansh (new)

Vansh Dhirwani Madilynn wrote: "I'll probably be rereading a ton, and anything on my want to read list. I honestly can't tell you what I'll be reading, I never even know myself!"

True that. I feel like my TBR is growing exponentially. I should probably get some reading done.


message 273: by Vansh (new)

Vansh Dhirwani Kian wrote: "Nina wrote: "I will read The Blood of Olympus and then Six of Crows this summer!"

Blood of Olympus is very good, read it asap!"


Worthy ending to a very worthy series.


message 274: by Kimmie (new)

Kimmie Vrana Malibu Rising (TJR) was good, starting Shadow and Bone, and then Heart Bones (Hoover)…


message 275: by Cheryl A. (new)

Cheryl A. Planned reading...HAH! I just read whatever I feel like at that particular moment. Don't plan, and never guarantee, anything since there are tons of upsets (life happens) in planning and there are no guarantees in life. Carpe Diem!


message 276: by Kristen (new)

Kristen Wuthering Heights
I love this book......all-time favorite


message 277: by Kristen (new)

Kristen Kian wrote: "Nina wrote: "I will read The Blood of Olympus and then Six of Crows this summer!"

Blood of Olympus is very good, read it asap!"


six of crows was a great book


message 278: by Lladroluv (new)

Lladroluv Just finished listening to Ray Porter reading Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary and I am relistening to it. Just received the hard cover of it & will read that, too! Never want to leave Ryland Grace & Rocky!
I am going to start Donna Leon’s Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery series when I can finally pull myself away from Hail Mary.
Also have Daniel Silva’s The Cellist, Bloodless by Preston & Child, She Who Became the Sun by Shelly Parker-Chan & Craig Johnson’s
Daughter of the Morning Star all on pre-order for my summer reading!


message 279: by Lladroluv (new)

Lladroluv Victor Matthews wrote: "Having just joined audible i have decided to listen to a chapter or two and then go back and read the corresponding chapters on my e-reader.I do not use whispersynch .As i am ancient, at times i do..."

I LOVE Audible! I listen while driving or cooking or cleaning or walking. The Narrators can truly make the book. There have been times when I loved a book & made friends read it—they couldn’t understand why I liked it—it was the narrator! If a book I listened to makes my top ten I will read it. Great idea with the e-reader!!!


message 281: by Cheryl (new)

Cheryl Wilson I plan to start rereading through the Outlander series on preparation for the new book coming out in November!


message 282: by Stefanie (new)

Stefanie Palla Maridele wrote: "Am I the only one that doesn't plan what I'm reading ahead of time? I have in my possession about 150 books that I "want to read" along with that many available on library ebook. I read what I'm in..."

Same here. I look at the books I have and choose according to current mood….


message 283: by Karen (new)

Karen A. Good list!


message 284: by Zoya (last edited Jul 06, 2021 03:11AM) (new)

Zoya so far I've read All the Light We Cannot See and The Midnight Library, currently I'm reading They Both Die in the End, I plan on reading The Night Circus and the A Court of Thorns and Roses series next :))


message 285: by Lydia (new)

Lydia Woodward Headspace by J.D. Edwin!


message 286: by Melanie (new)

Melanie Lydia wrote: "Headspace by J.D. Edwin!"

Agree! I see a lot of people reading YA on this list and I think Headspace would be the perfect addition to those lists for adults who are into the style. Can't wait to order the paperback next week.


message 287: by Cathy (new)

Cathy Browne I have to start on the reading list for my next semester at Uni. Two of the books I am excited to read are Solaris by Stanislaw Lem and Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadaw


message 288: by Irene (new)

Irene Anderson So excited to catch up on my reading after I finish with my exams! These books look to be totally my type! I am for sure going to be checking them out after I finish reading my stack of unread books!!!


message 289: by corina (new)

corina Monty wrote: "Maral wrote: "for this summer, i've got a plan to read the lord of the ring books and Hobbit! and i'm really excited :)"

Got them in my bookshelf, have yet to read them but will definitely start t..."


I also have the series collecting dust on my shelf and I've wanted to pick it up but didn't want to read the books alone so as to have a discussion going on too. If you guys are interested we could make a read-a-long group or something so we could read together, maybe?


message 290: by Natalio (new)

Natalio Cardoso Maridele wrote: "Am I the only one that doesn't plan what I'm reading ahead of time? I have in my possession about 150 books that I "want to read" along with that many available on library ebook. I read what I'm in..."

Hi Maridele, I did not plan either until I decided to make a “year list” with 12 books I definitely had to read. That leaves plenty of room for impromptu reading but covers the most important basis.

Have a lovely and productive summer!


message 291: by Elias (new)

Elias read an ARC copy of headspace, and honestly... best book I've read in a very long time. comes out soon, and I absolutely recommend it for anyone who likes real and flawed characters in situations they can't control making the best of it.


message 292: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie The Evil within


message 293: by Tammi (new)

Tammi Lamping Loving me some Karen White right now!


message 294: by Jenny (new)

Jenny Kitha Pola wrote: "My current read this summer! I'm almost done.Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians, #1) by Kevin Kwan"

Wow! That was a wonderful book!


message 295: by Lacey (new)

Lacey I'm currently finishing up the third book in the series To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han, which is titled, Always and Forever, Lara Jean. I read these over the summer because I know it has ben such a popular book for teens, and let me tell you, they have been a breath of fresh air. I'm sad for it to be ending though.

Afterwards, I'm starting an adult mystery/thriller called The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager.


message 296: by Nikita (new)

Nikita My summer reading is that I'm reading Throne of Glass Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1) by Sarah J. Maas series by Sarah J. Maas for the third time


message 297: by Shari (new)

Shari Hamble More by Jodi Burnett


message 298: by Nupur (new)

Nupur Looking forward to Helen's The Heart Principle! Her characters are brilliant and the story narration is all things beautiful! Was waiting for this book since 2019!


message 299: by Temar (new)

Temar The Personal Librarian, a GMA Book Club pick!


message 300: by Winn (new)

Winn I read The Authority Wars: Banished by T.H. Solomon. It’s become one of my favorite sci-fi books. The novel is set in an epic universe but the storyline is surprisingly intimate with amazing characters that I cared about more than just about any characters in a long time.

I’m also reading Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson. The pacing is extremely slow, even for his epics. I’m enjoying it, but I do find myself trying to hurry through to get to the more exciting parts. Still really enjoy him as an author.


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