Page six editors share their best beach reads for summer 2025

Page Six may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Summer is upon us, which means it’s time to

break out the beach reads. The Page Six team is back with the best books — old and new — to read while you’re working on your tan or jet-setting on a much-needed vacation. Whether you want

to lounge with an action-packed thriller or enjoy the slow burn of a steamy romance, there’s a beach read for everyone on this list. “Like clockwork, Sager releases his fast-paced thrillers

just in time for the summer. Every year, I look forward to relaxing on the beach with a spooky thriller and Sager hasn’t failed me yet. This one sounds so different from his typical backlist

of mysteries and I can’t wait to dive in come its release in June.” _— NICOLE MAZZA, PAGE SIX DEPUTY PHOTO EDITOR_ ------------------------- “From page one, Piglet is a propulsive,

addicting read about a woman approaching her wedding in the wake of her fiancé’s massive — but mysterious — betrayal. Not only is it as juicy as the burger on the cover, but Lottie Hazell is

a master at bringing secondhand stress off the page, so make sure you’re relaxing on a beach when you dive into this one.” _— RILEY CARDOZA, PAGE SIX WRITER/EDITOR_

------------------------- “I read this book back in 2018 and absolutely loved it. It’s got all the perfect ingredients for a beach read: romance, old Hollywood, mystery and, of course, a

beautiful Italian setting. I recently purchased a physical copy of this just so I can read it again this summer.” _— LINDSEY KUPFER, PAGE SIX DEPUTY EDITOR_ ------------------------- “I’ve

loved Jane L. Rosen’s books for years — she’s written several instantly addictive beach reads, and her new one, “Songs of Summer,” sounds just as good. It’s about a woman who is about to get

engaged to her childhood best friend and goes on a search for her birth mother. It leads her to Fire Island, the magical setting for many of Rosen’s books.” _— NICKI GOSTIN, PAGE SIX

REPORTER_ ------------------------- “I’ve patiently been waiting for a new book from ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ author Taylor Jenkins Reid — and we’re finally getting one! Out June 3, her

newest novel is set against the backdrop of the 1980s Space Shuttle program and explores ‘the extraordinary lengths we go to in living and loving beyond our limits.’ As an extra incentive to

read it, ‘Captain Marvel’ directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck have already been tapped to adapt and direct it into a live-action film. Can’t wait to dive in!” _— DESIREE MURPHY, PAGE SIX

DEPUTY EDITOR_ ------------------------- “Audrey Niffenegger’s haunting tale of twins, grief, romance and identity is one you won’t be able to put down. The captivating read also delves into

the complexities of life after death — and what happens when the dead can’t let life go.” _— AUDREY ROCK, PAGE SIX REPORTER_ ------------------------- “Reality-TV romance novels are all the

rage right now, but ‘Patricia Wants to Cuddle’ is in a league of its own, thanks to the bloodthirsty Bigfoot stalking ‘The Catch’ contestants. Body count takes on a whole new meaning in

this hilarious whirlwind of a horror novel.” _— RILEY CARDOZA, PAGE SIX WRITER/EDITOR_ ------------------------- “I’m looking forward to rereading ‘A Brilliant Life: My Mother’s Inspiring

True Story of Surviving the Holocaust’ by Rachelle Unreich. The subject matter might sound incredibly depressing but it’s actually an incredible story about surviving the unimaginable and

still believing in the goodness of people.” _— NICKI GOSTIN, PAGE SIX REPORTER_ ------------------------- “I read ‘Beartown’ last year and absolutely loved it, so Fredrik Backman’s newest

book is at the top of my list for this summer. Louisa, an 18-year-old artist, goes on a journey to learn about three teenage subjects of a painting she inherits. The book interweaves her

story and the story of the friends during the course of one challenging summer. It honestly sounds like it’s going to be a tearjerker, but I’m ready!” _— LINDSEY KUPFER, PAGE SIX DEPUTY

EDITOR_ ------------------------- “Much of Kate Chopin’s sweeping feminist classic takes place on the beaches of Louisiana’s Grand Isle — adding to the book’s tragic summer loveliness. It’s

a quick, compulsive read (but an important one) about a mother’s search for identity and freedom amid a suffocating marriage. The weighty themes, upheld by the lofty beauty of Chopin’s

writing, are best experienced on a beach.” _— AUDREY ROCK, PAGE SIX REPORTER_ ------------------------- “Though I’m not typically a rom-com gal, I do look forward to the new Carley Fortune

book every year to kick off my summer beach reads. With her atmospheric summer settings and fun character banter, I know her books with be entertaining reads to devour in the sand or by the

pool. This one is connected to her first, ‘Every Summer After,’ though I hear it can also be enjoyed as a standalone. I’ll be kicking off my Memorial Day weekend with this book in hand.” _—

NICOLE MAZZA, PAGE SIX DEPUTY PHOTO EDITOR_ ------------------------- “While my go-to beach read is typically a fiction tome, I occasionally enjoy a good self-help book while soaking up the

sun during solo beach trips. This viral book — beloved by celebs like Khloé Kardashian, Oprah and more — is my recent favorite. It serves as a mindset tool that follows the life-changing

advice Mel Robbins promotes on her eponymous podcast, which I also highly recommend for weekly pick-me-ups.” _— DESIREE MURPHY, PAGE SIX DEPUTY EDITOR_ -------------------------