After what felt like a never-ending winter, it’s finally time for chilled rosé, sundresses with sandals, and weekend getaways. And while the aforementioned hallmarks of the season are a delight, there’s one in particular that I dream about all year long: summer books.
Also known as the beach read, these books are made for the season: easy, breezy, and entertaining. Whether or not you’re actually in front of a body of water—or just lying in a particularly sunny spot—there’s no better feeling than reading a truly engrossing novel while getting a hit of vitamin D. My fellow Glamour editors couldn’t agree more. Here are some of our all-time favorite summer books—both new and older—to read on a porch, by a pool, or just with a sound machine turned to “ocean waves.”
And if you run through this list and need more recommendations for a good summer read, try these best books of 2019.