The Goodreads Guide to Summer's Biggest Books

Posted by Sharon on May 15, 2023
Goodreads Summer Reading 2023
 
Goodreads' annual guide to the best books to read this summer is here! Discover the titles your fellow readers are craving, find stories to match your reading mood, and more!



 

 
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From beach reads to serious nonfiction.





 
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Reader-approved and ready for your beach bag.



Check out more of summer's biggest books:







 
What are your summer reading plans?
 
Let us know in the comments!
 
 

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message 1: by Jeanette (new)

Jeanette Purvis I found this selection of books really great. I am into Thrillers but also like some of the Lisa Jewell books. There is such a great choice it's difficult to know where to start first. Making notes for Holiday reading whilst away on holiday.


message 2: by Dea (new)

Dea Awesome selection! Would love to see a sub-list included that's focused on summery atmospheres (i.e. oceans, lakes, vacations, warm climates, etc.).


message 3: by Reed (new)

Reed Horse camp and reading as many books as I can


message 4: by Paula (new)

Paula Pile You really vey the books well! Thank you!


message 5: by Lhayla (new)

Lhayla Would be lovely if they add also something from Italian Authors and other languages. It's not that goodreads it's only ENGLISH people speaking. Do better please.


message 6: by Karen (new)

Karen I would appreciate an opportunity to have a printable list of these books.


message 7: by Sandra (new)

Sandra I am currently reading 'Vanishing Girls' by Lisa Regan. It is my first read by her and I am quite enjoying it. I like to mix up my genres among mystery, suspense, memoirs, emotional, touching, family, love, clean romance, historical, Irish, fiction and even fantasy. I find if I read too much of one genre constantly, it affects my mood. I really enjoyed Charlene Carr's 'Hold My Girl' and am now reading her trilogy 'Behind Our Lives' - very different and she tells it like it is. Julianne Mclean's The Colors series is intriguing and I am close to finishing that series of books - fun reads with interesting thoughts. I just love reading. I will research the list of recommended books.


message 8: by Jacqueline (new)

Jacqueline Walsh There should be a summer reading challenge like there is a yearly reading challenge. I would enjoy that.


Ann (Inky Labyrinth) Jacqueline wrote: "There should be a summer reading challenge like there is a yearly reading challenge. I would enjoy that."

Agreed! They did one a few years ago, it was really fun. Not sure why they haven't brought it back.


message 10: by Jody (new)

Jody Dea wrote: "Awesome selection! Would love to see a sub-list included that's focused on summery atmospheres (i.e. oceans, lakes, vacations, warm climates, etc.)."

I absolutely agree Dea! I'm a seasonal reader so I would love to see a list with books with those Summer elements too.


message 11: by Pixie (new)

Pixie Rose Is GoodReads goiing to do the Summer Reading Challenge again?


message 12: by Amanda (new)

Amanda love


message 13: by Amber (new)

Amber Looooved these lists, especially the one curated for different moods. Please keep those coming.


message 14: by Do (new)

Do Burns me too!


message 15: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne Do you have any summer reading lists for pre-teens and teens??


message 16: by Danita (new)

Danita Brown The Barnes and Nobles in white marsh Maryland is opening by the end of the month. I am reading out of my comfort zone this year. I can't wait to explore all the sections they have.


message 17: by Ken (new)

Ken Baker Double Decker Dreams by Lindsay Macmillan fun summer read


message 18: by Frances (new)

Frances Altman As a neighbor author of Barnes & Noble White Marsh MD I would love to join them with a signing of my new book Destiny's Daughter as they reopen their terrific store. We have missed you! Fran Altman


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