Welcome to the Get Cozy Book Nook Summer Reading Preview! Over the next five days, you’ll find a look at some of the books coming out this summer that I’m interested in reading. **I have not read these books, unless otherwise indicated.** These are simply upcoming books that I’m drawn to and think you might like. Publication dates are accurate as of this writing.
Yesterday’s focus was mysteries and thrillers. Today’s books are all Beach Reads– mostly aimed at women and sporting frothy covers– that I think would be a fun escape from our current troubles. Some of them are steamy, some not (I try to let you know when I have enough information). I’ll be sitting in a comfy chair on my deck, cocktail by my side, pretending that my mountain home is really in Nantucket.
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Beach Read by Emily Henry
Pub date: Out now
When a romance writer who no longer believes in romance crosses paths in a beach town with a literary writer stuck in a rut, they decide to each take on a summer project in each other’s genres. Steamy scenes ensue. I picked this one up early from Book of the Month and its high on my list.
Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner
Pub. Date: Out now
Jennifer Weiner is back again with a tale of plus-sized influencer Daphne who gets invited to be a part of her frenemy’s Drue’s society wedding. It’s a story about friendship, resilience, and learning to be who you really are. I’ve already got my copy, how about you?
One Perfect Summer by Brenda Novak
Pub date: Out now
A woman discovers through a 23andMe DNA test that she has two half sisters. The women meet in Lake Tahoe and spend the summer unpacking the emotional baggage they each brought with them. I attended the online launch party for this book and ordered an autographed copy from the author, so this one’s bound to be a fav of mine.
28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand
Pub date: June 16
From the queen of summer beach reads, Hilderbrand brings us a story of 28 summers spent between a woman and the man who became husband to the 2020 frontrunner for the first female President of the United States. Based on the movie Same Time Next Year.
Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory
Pub date: June 23
A chance meeting leads to a whirlwind romance between a woman and a hotshot junior senator. When the go public, the scrutiny threatens their budding romance. This is Jasmine Guillory, so count on some open door scenes. Tried to get an early copy, but couldn’t manage it, so the wait until June 23rd will be a long one.
Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan
Pub date: June 30
The newest from the author of the Crazy Rich Asians series, this is definitely and open door book. A young woman finds herself falling in love with a man she thinks she can’t stand and that her WASP family thinks is wrong for her. And she already has a fiancé. It starts in Capri and winds up in the Hamptons; perfect for a glittering summertime read.
What You Wish For by Katherine Center
Pub date: July 14
I’m a big fan of Katherine Center book, so this one’s third down on my TBR (after Becoming Mrs. Lewis for book club, and The Honey-Don’t List, which I have to return to the library in two weeks.) The story centers on the lives of a school librarian, Sam, and a new school principal, Duncan. Sam and Duncan knew each other at a previous school, but she was invisible to him. She’s made a new life for herself. As they each find their way, will the come together or drift apart. Supposed to have Center’s usual snappy dialogue. She has had some semi-open door scenes in past books, so this may be the same.
A Star is Bored by Byron Lane
Pub Date: July 28
A man finds himself becoming the assistant to a huge female Hollywood star and adventures ensure. The author spent time as Carrie Fisher’s assistant, so some of the book is likely to show this influence. Not set on a beach, but a fun, glittery Hollywood read.
Where do I start? I’ve got so many choices just with these books that it threatens to totally upend my TBR. Which books intrigue you? Which authors should have made the list? Let me know in the comments.