2 Book Lovers Reviews
Summer vacation is here! Of course, I am an avid reader all year long, but there is just something special about picking out the perfect books for your vacation. Whether you’re taking a long flight to an exotic location, hitting the road on a road trip, lounging on the beach or poolside, or even just staying in your own backyard oasis to just enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation, you are definitely going to need to have plenty to read.
If you are looking for some recommendations for your summer vacation, you’ve come to the right place. I have compiled a list of some of my favorite novels so far this year. I’ve been fortunate to have read quite a few wonderful books already, and these are the ones that have stayed with me long after reading the final page. Perhaps one of them will be a new favorite for you, too!
Wishing you a happy, safe, and fun-filled summer vacation. Let’s read!
I’ve also included my own vacation reading list at the bottom. If you have any book recommendations, please let me know!
Summer Reading Recommendations!
"Click" on the book title to read my review.
Not in order of preference...I loved them all!
1 – My Friends – By Fredrik Backman – I have been recommending this book to everyone that I know. This book will not only be making my list of favorite books of 2025, but it is one of my all-time favorite books. Seriously. Do yourself a favor and read this book. I spent all of my time either laughing or crying while I was reading it. It was a whirlwind of emotions that I just couldn’t get enough of. I’m not going to tell you much more than that. You need to experience this novel for yourself. I wish I were reading it again for the first time with you.
2 – Broken Country – By Clare Leslie Hall – This novel was beautifully written, passionate, and heartbreaking. Don’t be scared off by the fact that it is a love triangle. Nope, get back here! This book was absolutely stunning. I felt every emotion right to my core. When a book touches your heart this much, it is a winner!
3 – Promise Me Sunshine – By Cara Bastone – This was my first read by this author, and upon finishing this book I was in a mad dash to find other books by her (yes, it was that good). This novel is slow-burn romance goodness (my favorite), but it also deals with the topic of grief. Promise Me Sunshine has an absolutely fabulous cast of characters that you will adore. It is brimming with heart and personality, with a story that will do all sorts of things to your heart. I can’t express my love for this book enough.
4 – Great Big Beautiful Life, Funny Story, and Happy Place – By Emily Henry – The main thing that I realized after reading three of Emily Henry’s novels this year is that her books are my happy place. These were all 5-star reads for me, so you can’t go wrong selecting any of them, in fact, why just pick one? Her storytelling, her characters, the banter, it’s just a really good time.
5 – Problematic Summer Romance – By Ali Hazelwood – Now, if this novel doesn’t scream summer, I don’t know what does. I mean, it’s even in the title. If you are looking for a novel that is fun, a little angsty, set in a wonderful, breathtaking location, then this is your next read! It is a slow-burn, age-gap romance that is sure to please. Trust me, this book is just screaming to be packed in your suitcase and read on a beach somewhere.
6 – The Wedding People – By Alison Espach – I had heard so many wonderful things about this novel, and boy, were those people right! I loved this book from beginning to end. Although it does contain serious subject matter, the author delivers enough levity throughout the book to make it just right. I loved everything about this novel. The characters were perfectly flawed, there was emotion, humor, and plenty of hope.
My Summer Vacation Reading List!
*I'm a mood reader, so my list could change at any time.*
1 – Joy Moody Is Out of Time - By Kerryn Mayne
2 – High Season - By Katie Bishop
3 – Hollow Kingdom- By Kira Jane Buxton
4 – I Could Live Here Forever - By Hanna Halperin
5 – The God of the Woods - By Liz Moore
Happy Reading!