Shelves of Summer™

Summer is winding down, but it was full of so many great books that we have to send it off in style! Enjoy 75 bonus points with every order of 4 or more books, it's your guilt-free book binge excuse. Offer details. Shop new, used, and pre-orders, too, to get your bonus!

Buzzworthy • Bestselling • Can't-Miss

Buzzworthy • Bestselling • Can't-Miss

Presenting, this summer's most popular books all in one place. From a Ryan Gosling helmed adaptation to a desire to reconnect with nature, people were exploring a variety of different topics since May. Explore the season's best sellers and most read right here.

Project Hail Mary

Andy Weir

from $17.92

James

Percival Everett

from $20.95

The Emperor of Gladness

Ocean Vuong

from $22.16

Braiding Sweetgrass

Robin Wall Kimmerer

from $14.39

I Who Have Never Known Men

Jacqueline Harpman

from $14.34

Theo of Golden

Allen Levi

from $18.15

Sunrise on the Reaping

Suzanne Collins

from $20.94

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Shelby Van Pelt

from $16.62

The Let Them Theory

Mel Robbins

from $22.15

My Friends

Fredrik Backman

from $22.15

Romance • Escape • Adventure

Romance • Escape • Adventure

Get swept away with beachy reads perfect for sunbathing.

Can't Get Enough

Kennedy Ryan

from $21.56

The Wedding People

Alison Espach

from $13.99

Almost Paradise

Susan Isaacs

from $3.89

Deep End

Ali Hazelwood

from $12.09

King of Envy

Ana Huang

from $14.76

Chances

Jackie Collins

from $4.39

Just for the Summer

Abby Jimenez

from $8.29

Beach Read

Emily Henry

from $6.39

A Chance at Love

Beverly Jenkins

from $6.99

The Love Haters

Katherine Center

from $17.79

A Summer to Remember

Mary Balogh

from $4.89

Lessons in Chemistry

Bonnie Garmus

from $4.59

The Women

Kristin Hannah

from $10.19

Here We Go Again

Alison Cochrun

from $14.93

Exploration • Freedom • Travel

Exploration • Freedom • Travel

Plan your next vacation with books that will inspire you to explore new locations and try new things.

The Milepost 2025

from $32.86

We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay: (Tips, Tales, Travels)

Gary Janetti

from $5.89

1000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die

Patricia Schultz

from $5.09

Disney Parks Mazes

Sean C. Jackson

from $13.40

A Walk in the Woods

Bill Bryson

from $4.79

100 Runs of a Lifetime

Bart Yasso

from $29.72

The Lincoln Highway

Amor Towles

from $4.99

The 10

E.A. Hanks

from $19.59

The Wide Wide Sea

Hampton Sides

from $14.29

Mountaineering

The Mountaineers Club

from $4.79

River of the Gods

Candice Millard

from $5.49

Dark • Creepy • Scary

Dark • Creepy • Scary

Spend the summer on the edge of your seat with these horror-filled tales.

Flowers in the Attic

V.C. Andrews

from $5.29

Never Flinch

Stephen King

from $21.39

NOS4A2

Joe Hill

from $7.29

You Like It Darker

Stephen King

from $9.59

What Moves the Dead

T. Kingfisher

from $13.25

The Haunting οf Hill House

Shirley Jackson

from $9.99

Thrilling • Imaginative • Unexpected

Thrilling • Imaginative • Unexpected

If you're feeling a little twisted, a little run amok, these sci-fi tales will give you the madness you're craving.

The Butcher's Masquerade (Dungeon Crawler Carl)

Matt Dinniman

from $25.51

Frankenstein or, The Modern Prometheus

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

from $3.99

The Daughter of Dr. Moreau

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

from $7.29

Eruption

Michael Crichton

from $5.39

Mysterious • Unputdownable • Whodunnit

Mysterious • Unputdownable • Whodunnit

Sleuth your way through summer with a tension-filled, killer on the loose mystery to solve.

One Perfect Couple

Ruth Ware

from $5.99

The ABC Murders

Agatha Christie

from $4.59

The Thursday Murder Club

Richard Osman

from $15.35

Acclaimed • Poignant • Evocative

Acclaimed • Poignant • Evocative

Looking for something thought-provoking, with a touch of Nobel and a dash of Pulitzer? This is the shelf for you. Ensure your summer read is a great one with these timeless award-winners.

James

Percival Everett

from $20.95

The Goldfinch

Donna Tartt

from $4.59

King

Jonathan Eig

from $8.09

Night Watch

Jayne Anne Phillips

from $12.39

Orbital

Samantha Harvey

from $11.81

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Junot Díaz

from $4.79

The Underground Railroad

Colson Whitehead

from $4.29

Rabbit Is Rich

John Updike

from $4.39

Blackouts

Justin Torres

from $9.79

Real • Fascinating • Conversational

Real • Fascinating • Conversational

Get the story straight with popular and bestselling celebrity memoirs that let you into the mind of an artist.

Just Kids

Patti Smith

from $15.98

Cher

Cher

from $9.99

Matriarch

Tina Knowles

from $25.51

Michael Caine's Guide to Life

Michael Caine

from $22.84

Autopsy

Avan Jogia

from $14.29

Spare

Prince Harry

from $4.79

Greenlights

Matthew McConaughey

from $5.49

The Woman in Me

Britney Spears

from $4.79

Connie

Connie Chung

from $5.29

Men Have Called Her Crazy

Anna Marie Tendler

from $6.49

Strong • Fierce • Thought-provoking

Strong • Fierce • Thought-provoking

When women team up, they're unstoppable in these three very-different books that focus on female friendships and family.

The Women

Kristin Hannah

from $10.19

Firefly Lane

Kristin Hannah

from $4.89

Sula

Toni Morrison

from $5.69

Little Women

Louisa May Alcott

from $3.89

The 24th Hour

James Patterson

from $7.29

The Joy Luck Club

Amy Tan

from $3.79

Historical • Delightful • Opulent

Historical • Delightful • Opulent

Revel in a regal regency romp this summer, filled with ravishing rapscallions, decadent dresses, and beguiling beaus.

Romancing Mister Bridgerton

Julia Quinn

from $3.99

A Well Favored Gentleman

Christina Dodd

from $4.09

Isabel and the Rogue

Liana De la Rosa

from $16.00

Summer is more than just a season — for many, it’s a feeling, a moment, and ultimately, an escape. The kids are out of school and long days encourage relaxation. Even if you can’t make it to a beach, you’re there, mentally. It’s no wonder that it’s one of the hottest times of the year for delving into new books. Summer and reading go hand in hand, so of course you’re ready to enjoy a poolside read. Summer reading isn’t just about fun. It’s also a great way to stretch your imagination, discover new ideas, and exercise your critical thinking skills. Exploring new and used books is one of the best ways you can spend a lazy summer day and turn it into a not-so-lazy-after-all day.

What Makes a Great Summer Read?

It’s hard to define the correlation between the summer season and the summer reading genre, but indeed a correlation exists. Summer reads don’t have to be set in summer, be released in summer, or have anything to do with summer… so what defines a summer read? And what makes for a great one? The answers to these questions lie deep in the pages of the most iconic summer books.

Take Jennifer Weiner, for example. As the apparent progenitor of “chick-lit,” she has established a collection of characters who are relatable, flawed, and above all else, entertaining. Her books often top the list of summer reading recommendations for these reasons. Summer reading is about fun, indulgent stories, and the author’s latest release is no exception. That Summer chronicles the power of female friendship with an array of twists along the way. This offers an example of the ideal summer read: accessible, fun, relatable, and always interesting.

What Are Some Great Summer Reads?

Jennifer Weiner may be the queen of summer reading, but she’s just one of many authors who have topped the genre. There are many other great summer reads that await you, including the aptly-titled Beach Read by Emily Henry. This bright and romantic narrative details the meetcute between two writers who help each other’s creative process — and maybe fall in love along the way.

For those who prefer a main dish comprised of drama, Kristin Hannah’s The Four Winds offers an evocative look into the history of the American Dream. It details the disparity between the privileged class and the poor in Depression-era America. Its themes of hope and resilience make it an uplifting summer read to enjoy.

Of course, no summer reading list would be complete without an acknowledgment of the many mystery books that are popular in summer months. Stuart Woods is the reigning master of the thriller genre, with his Teddy Fay series often topping bestseller lists. The latest entry, Jackpot, is no exception — and its indulgent thrills make it a great read for summertime.

Discover Romance, Fantasy, and Mystery this Summer

Summer is the perfect time to whip out an old favorite novel or discover one of the many new books that have become a summer standard. If you’re not sure where to begin, though, you can start by checking out a summer reading list targeted to your age and interests. This can help you find a curated list of books that you’re likely to enjoy. Exploring new books allows you to find new authors you’ll come to love and stories you might have never heard of before! With longer days and brighter weather, summer is the perfect time to rediscover your love for reading and pick up one of the top summer books. Whether you’re looking for a romance, mystery, drama, or thriller, you’ll find the book you need at ThriftBooks.