Things are heating up now that it’s summer and that also means it’s time to hit the beach or pool with a great new book. Whether you’re in the mood for murder, unexpected pregnancies, a retelling of Jane Eyre, a yacht filled with conniving influencers or siblings keeping dark secrets, you’ll find something here to grab for your summer reading. Here are our reading selections to get you through June!
Murder by Design by Lee Goldberg
June 1, 2026
Meet Edison Bixby, a wealthy and brilliantly perceptive insurance investigator who solves crimes by uncovering how architecture and design can be used as weapons. When a woman’s fatal fall in a shopping mall is dismissed as an accident, Bixby becomes convinced the building itself was manipulated to make her death inevitable. Goldberg has longtime experience writing quirky crime-solvers for books and television, and with this novel he launches a clever new series that blends eccentric characters, inventive murder methods and classic whodunit appeal.
Two Lives with You by =Lauren Ho
June 1, 2026
You’ll love this alternate reality story about an overwhelmed couple who have been married for sixteen years from Mindy Kaling’s book imprint, Mindy’s Book Studio. A what-if wish comes true when a stranger grants Dana and Nigel a wish that comes with consequences. They get one week to escape their current lives to see what it would have been like had they never married. When they meet by chance in Bali, Dana knows Nigel instantly, but Nigel’s not sure what to make of the connection to Dana, virtually a stranger. Getting back to the real world will not be that easy, and as time is running out, Dana and Nigel will need to face an impossible choice that could be lifechanging.
The Chateau on Sunset by Natasha Lester
June 2, 2026
Fans of Jane Eyre, this stunning reimagining is for you! Imagine Jane Eyre but set her up at the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood. Aria is a sheltered young orphan when she moves to the hotel to live with her aunt. She’s welcomed by two aspiring actresses but she soon discovers that an insidious secret will haunt her as she grows up in the hotel’s dark shadows. Aria plans to stay out of trouble and save enough money so she can leave. But reclusive rockstar Theo Winchester has entered the picture. He is the caretaker of his young niece and he’s just purchased the hotel. Theo hires Aria to tutor his niece Adele, and Aria is sure that this new income will bring her the money she needs to leave. As she gets closer to Theo however, she begins to wonder if she should continue to stay invisible or pursue her heart’s desire.
The Last Time We Drowned by Saratoga Schaefer
June 2, 2026
Who doesn’t love a locked-room psychological thriller? In The Last Time We Drowned, Charlie Engels is a bookstagrammer who’s broke and desperate for something more. When she gets the opportunity to come aboard Empress, a luxury yacht-houseboat, she can’t turn it down. There, she meets a sisterhood of famed influencers which she thinks is the perfect distraction. She’s looking to forget the past and the betrayal of her best friend. But things are not looking good on Empress – there’s the ruthless ringleader of the group and a bunch of women with a ton of baggage. But that’s not the worst. When a hurricane keeps them trapped at sea and one of the passengers dies, it’s anyone’s guess as to what kind of game is being played and who will become the next victim.
All the Little Ways by Laura Lekkos
June 9, 2026
From the celebrated screenwriter Laura Lekkos (currently adapting Expiration Dates for Emma Roberts & Amazon MGM studios) comes the heartfelt story about the little ways friendship can make a world of difference in our lives. Victoria and Liz become each other’s lifelines after bonding in pregnancy class over how different they are from the other expecting mothers. Though pregnancy isn’t without its challenges, the two are able to navigate them together. But when a shocking revelation threatens their new friendship, Liz and Victoria must grapple with what that means for their relationship going forward.
Lead Me Home by Catherine Bybee
June 9, 2026
Luna Canning has experienced more than her share of trauma with her toxic family she’s finally managed to leave. In her grandmother’s Victorian home now, her life has order and peace as she works as a forensic accountant exposing fraud. When her car is stolen, she meets PI Nate Warren, and Luna’s defenses are lowered. Chemistry runs strong between them, and Luna is just about to let him in when her manipulative mother arrives unexpectedly accompanied by a dangerous man. The ghosts of Luna’s past resurface (and possibly a real ghost too) in her grandmother’s historic home as she puts her heart on the line and learns to trust her own instincts.
Nantucket Second Chances by Pamela Kelley
June 9, 2026
Claire Shipman never imagined she would be a single mother to a teenager, navigating a contentious divorce while unexpectedly pregnant. Leaving behind her glamorous life in Manhattan, she returns to her childhood home on Nantucket Island, where she reconnects with family, old friends and a version of herself she thought she had lost. Surrounded by the love and support of her family and Nantucket’s close-knit community, Claire begins to rebuild her life. With renewed confidence, she opens a luxury resale boutique, setting the stage for unexpected opportunities, fresh beginnings and a true second chance. Grab your towel and sunscreen – this is the perfect summer read!
The Very Unremarkable Life of Mrs. Etty Bloom by Talya Jankovits
June 15, 2026
Etty Greenberger lives in a Hasidic community in Brooklyn, where traditions and culture are sacred and young girls are matched and expected to marry and have children. When headstrong red-headed Etty makes a big mistake, she worries she has lost her opportunities within her community and won’t be matched well for marriage. When she says yes to marrying Benji Bloom, someone less than what she wanted in a spouse, her life takes an unexpected turn. Each year passes and Etty is not heading in the direction she had hoped for, and she experiences challenges in motherhood, loss and grief. Yet through the years she also finds love, friendship and joy unexpectedly. That’s life though, right? Despite the hardships, Etty Bloom learns that her life has been quite remarkable.
This Blade of Ours by Shalini Abeysekara
June 30, 2026
Dark romantasy fans, this one’s for you! Months after the events in This Monster of Mine, Petitor Sarai and Tetrarch Kadra have to contend with the aftermath of the “Great Unravelling.” Though they believe the worst is behind them, eerie omens, a deadly plague and talk of a religious reckoning threaten their shaky peace. Will the growing secrets and external threats push them apart or make them stronger? If Ben Barnes as The Darkling enticed you in Shadow and Bone, Kadra is the next morally gray hero you need in your life.
Keep Them Close by David Ellis
June 30, 2026
Domestic thriller fans, we have you covered with David Ellis’s new book, Keep Them Close. Siblings Allison and Luke have always had each other’s backs through hard times and they will do anything for each other. But when Allison’s husband Finley is murdered, the siblings’ darkest secret may be revealed. Is Finley dead because of this secret, and how far will Allison and Luke go to keep their past hidden? An illicit affair, a decades-old accident and a shocking deception all play a role in what happened, and as the investigation of Finley’s death continues, will there be more betrayal? New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica calls this one “a fast-paced, twisty, wild ride.” We’re sure you’ll agree!
