Whether you are sunning yourself on a beach or simply hanging out in your pajamas getting blasted by the air conditioning, we could all use an escape more than ever.
The perfect novel can transport you somewhere else, which is especially great if you’re stuck at home working all summer with no ocean or pool in sight.
From fluffy romances you can toss in your tote before a walk in the park, to young adult favorites you can read in your blanket fort, to thrillers that keep you rocking on your front porch well past dusk; the Johnson County Public Library has rounded up some of the hottest “beach” reads that are coming out this summer.
Place these on hold in your preferred format: print, audiobook, or digital and get to reading:
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Two best friends have a ritual of taking an annual summer trip — until something happened that ruined everything. Poppy has convinced Alex to give their annual vacation one last chance — will it mend what’s broken?
Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland
The once-thriving Golden Hotel is on its last legs. Two families must decide whether to sell or stay, and buried scandals emerge for a summer they won’t forget. This one has been compared to Dirty Dancing. Need I say more?
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
Patrick adores being GUP (Gay Uncle Patrick) to his niece and nephew. After their mother suddenly dies he becomes their guardian. A heartwarming and funny tale.
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
For fans of ’80s slasher movies. A clever, fast-paced horror-comedy about a support group for the only women left alive following encounters with a killer. When a girl misses a meeting for the first time in years, they all fear the past is repeating itself.
The President’s Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson
A former American president turns action hero in the follow-up to their bestselling The President Is Missing. This fast-action adventure is a certified page-turner.
Billy Summers by Stephen King
A thrilling new novel about a good guy in a bad job. Billy is a killer for hire and the best in the business. He’ll do the job only if the target is a truly bad guy. Now Billy wants out.
If you want to get rewarded for reading, don’t forget to register for Explore Summer, our summer learning program. It’s not just for kids. Read, learn and win prizes for kids, teens and adults.
Erin Cataldi is adult and teen services librarian at the Clark Pleasant branch of the Johnson County Public Library. Library staff members share in writing this bi-monthly column for the Daily Journal. Send comments to [email protected].
