A good summer read is the perfect accessory for lounging by the pool, sitting on the beach, or relaxing on the couch. Let us help you kick back and relax this summer with a fun summer reading list for teachers. Choose your favorite(s) and get your nose in a book!

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🎇What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Ellie and Ash fall in love during three magical days in Lisbon, but fate keeps them apart for six years. When they reunite in Wales, old feelings resurface, forcing Ellie to confront the truth behind Ash’s disappearance and the choices that could change their lives forever.

🌷The Names by Florence Knapp

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

After a storm, Cora must name her newborn son. Three paths unfold based on her choice, shaping their lives in unexpected ways. The Names explores trauma, identity, and the power of a name.

🌊My Friends by Fredrik Backman

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Aspiring artist Louisa is drawn to a mysterious painting of the sea, but hidden within it are three figures whose story she’s determined to uncover. Twenty-five years earlier, a group of teenagers found solace on a seaside pier, forging a friendship that would change lives forever. As Louisa embarks on a journey to trace their past, she discovers the transformative power of art, connection, and the memories we leave behind.

💵All That Life Can Afford by Emily Everett

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Anna dreams of London’s glamour but arrives to a reality of moldy flats and financial struggles. When she’s swept into the elite world of the Wilders, tutoring their daughter in Saint-Tropez, she faces a whirlwind of privilege, deception, and self-discovery. As she navigates love and identity, she must decide what it truly costs to reinvent herself.

🏖️Beach Vibes by Susan Mallery

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Beth loves her Malibu sandwich shop and her brother, Rick. But when she catches Rick cheating on her best friend, Jana, she faces an impossible choice—betray her brother or keep his secret and risk losing love and friendship. As romance and loyalty collide, Beth must decide what family truly means.

✍️Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Genre: Contemporary Fiction/Romance

Aspiring journalist Alice Scott gets the chance of a lifetime—an exclusive interview with Margaret Grace Ives, a former tabloid heiress who vanished from the public eye. As Alice uncovers Margaret’s past, she navigates themes of fame, betrayal, and self-reinvention. A story of truth, storytelling, and second chances, this novel explores the power of reclaiming one’s own narrative.

💖The Love We Found by Jill Santopolo

Genre: Contemporary Fiction/Romance

The anticipated sequel to “The Light We Lost!” Ten years after Gabe’s disappearance, Lucy stumbles upon a mysterious address in Rome hidden among his old photos. Determined to uncover the truth, she embarks on a journey that leads her to Dr. Dax Armstrong. As past and present collide, Lucy must decide whether fate or choice will shape her future.

🔍The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Seven years after her sister Kasey vanished without a trace, Nic Monroe is stuck in a cycle of grief and self-destruction. When Jenna Connor—whose own sister disappeared under eerily similar circumstances—approaches Nic with new evidence, the two women team up to uncover the truth. As they dig deeper, secrets unravel, and they realize finding their missing halves may come at a devastating cost.

🕵️‍♂️This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead

Genre: Mystery & Thriller

After her father’s sudden death, college student Jane Sharp seeks solace in the world of true crime forums. When three college girls are murdered in Delphine, Idaho, Jane and her online sleuthing group race to solve the case before the police do. As they dig deeper the mystery twists in unexpected ways, and Jane realizes the truth may be more dangerous than she ever imagined.

🌱Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

On the remote island of Shearwater, Dominic Salt and his three children are the last inhabitants, tasked with protecting the world’s largest seed vault. When a mysterious woman named Rowan washes ashore after a brutal storm, secrets unravel, and the family must confront their past, their isolation, and the rising tides that threaten their future.

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