Essential Summer Reads for 2023
Summer brings an ideal opportunity to indulge in captivating literature, especially while lounging by the water. Below is a curated selection of new releases that promise to be engaging page-turners this season.
Featured Books
Beach House Rules
Written by Kristy Woodson Harvey, this novel is set to release on May 27. The narrative follows Charlotte Sitterly, whose life is turned upside down when her husband is arrested. As she and her daughter, Iris, grapple with their new reality, they move into a community of single mothers. As hidden secrets emerge, Charlotte faces challenges that could either restore her family’s standing in the community or disrupt their fragile bonds.
Atmosphere
In Atmosphere, set to debut on June 3, Taylor Jenkins Reid tells the story of Joan Goodwin, who eagerly joins NASA’s inaugural female astronaut team. Amidst excitement and new friendships, Joan must confront her identity and future as her mission unfolds, leading to transformative revelations.
Family & Other Calamities
Leslie Gray Streeter’s upcoming novel, releasing on June 1, delves into the complexities of grief and reconciliation. Dawn Roberts returns her late husband’s ashes to his family, only to discover a movie adaptation of her own stolen story—where she’s portrayed as the antagonist. The balance of humor and emotional depth makes it a compelling read.
Charity Trickett Is Not So Glamorous
Releasing on June 10, Christine Stringer combines humor and drama in her new book. Join Charity as she navigates the ups and downs of Hollywood, aspiring to be a writer and producer. With tumultuous relationships, financial pressures, and unexpected FBI scrutiny, this novel is a witty exploration of the entertainment industry.
Such Good People
On July 8, Amy Blumenfeld releases this thought-provoking novel about April, whose life is upended when her college friend Rudy, who took the fall for her past mistakes, comes up for parole. As her seemingly perfect life begins to unravel under media scrutiny, April must confront a moral dilemma that could change everything.