Endless Summer Special Editions

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 11, 2026

Summer is almost here! Whether lounging in a backyard hammock, spending long days at the beach, or vacationing, summertime calls for an abundance of good reading material. No matter which genres you like the best, ThriftBooks has got you covered. Over the next few weeks, we'll be putting together a few roundups from our Endless Summer collection to help you fill out your summer TBR list. If you're a collector of special editions, here are 24 gorgeous limited collectibles to add to your shelves this summer.

Fantasy

• The Will of the Many by James Islington—The first installment of the Hierarchy series, following a young fugitive as he uncovers layered mysteries and world-changing secrets at the elite Catenan Academy. This deluxe edition includes new cover art, gold sprayed edges, colored endpapers, a foil stamped three-piece case, and newly added bonus material.
• The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sara A. Parker—The much-anticipated sequel to When the Moon Hatched ushers readers into an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages. The stunning limited deluxe edition features sprayed edges and full-colored endpapers.
• Verity Guild by Mai Corland—High Priestess Kerasea Vestal is hiding a deadly secret: she's the last heir of a bloodline the republic tried to erase. If anyone discovers the truth, she won't just lose her power. She'll lose her life. Don't miss out on the gorgeous deluxe limited edition of this spellbinding romantic fantasy.
• The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden—In this rich and epic novel, the author of the acclaimed Winternight trilogy turns the real history of a remarkable woman into an unforgettable tale of mystery, enchantment, and the price of power. The otherworldly hardcover edition of this historical fantasy includes an illustrated jacket, a foil-stamped case, and more.
• Broken Dove by Dani Francis—In the heart-pounding sequel to Silver Elite, lines will be crossed, loyalties will be tested, and the fight for the Continent is only just beginning. The stunning first edition hardcover features gilded edges, a foil case stamp, a premium dust jacket with foil, red endpapers, and an interior map illustration.
• Light Wielder by Rachel Schneider—War rages, loyalties are tested, and love is more perilous than ever in this thrilling and eagerly awaited sequel to the breakout hit Metal Slinger. The stunning luxe edition includes a jacketed case with custom character art, full-color endpapers, gilded edges and foiled cover elements.

Romance

• Twisted Love by Ana Huang—Driven by tragedy, Alex's ruthless pursuit for vengeance leaves little room for romance. But when charged with looking after Ava, his best friend's little sister, he feels his heart start to melt. The hardcover collector's edition of this dark and spicy romance comes with gorgeous designed edges, gold foil, and exclusive art.
• Love on the Line by C. W. Farnsworth—Celebrate our World Cup summer with this sweet romance about a pair of professional soccer players who met as young Olympic hopefuls in Paris. Both left broken-hearted. Now reunited, can they rewrite their story? The stunning deluxe first print run features fetching soccer-ball patterned edges.
• Not a Strong Enough Word by Allie Samberts—Scarlett Frye was once a literary genius—until the pressure broke her. Now after years of healing, she's ready to write again. And reunited with Ryan Whitlock, her former editor, and the man she once loved. The special first edition of this slow-burn second chance romance features gorgeous sprayed edges.
• West of Forever by Corinne Michaels—It doesn't matter that Tristan is off limits. Sadie can't stop thinking about her sexy cowboy neighbor even though their families would never approve and the grumpy single dad has said he can never love again. The deluxe edition of the first book in a new series comes with sprayed edges and designed endpapers.
• Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn—Theo accepted a dare. Renley bought a failing candy shop. Now they're neighbors for the summer—and neither is ready for what comes next. Renley's future depends on standing on her own two feet, and Theo's past isn't done with him yet. This limited deluxe edition features splashy printed edges.
• First and Forever by Lynn Painter—Oozing with chemistry that feels like fireworks and banter that makes you swoon, this rom-com finds a football star and his team's die-hard fan entangled in a PR stunt that only one of them knows is fake. The deluxe, first-edition trade paperback features gorgeous stenciled edges.

YA

• Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi—Lose yourself in the thrilling story of an unforgettable heroine who reminds us to hold on to our humanity even in a broken world. This stunning collector's deluxe limited edition features shimmery cover with shiny gloss highlighting the iconic art, striking silver holographic edges, and a vivid new type colorway.
• Young World by Soman Chainani—From the bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series comes a renegade thriller, about a teenager elected President of the United States. The striking first edition is presented with fizzy orange-and-blue stained edges, full-color designed endpapers, and a neon-orange cover case.
• Us Dark Few by Alexis Patton—When Khalani is thrown into an underground prison for a crime she didn't commit, she thinks her situation can't get any worse. Then she meets Takeshi, the infamous Captain who runs her cell block. The limited deluxe edition of this new fantasy series starter includes printed edges and a unique case design.
• The Sun and the Starmaker by Rachel Griffith—Aurora grew up on tales of the Starmaker's magic, never imagining she'd meet him. But on the morning of her wedding, a fateful encounter in the frostbitten woods changes everything. The deluxe edition of this fantasy comes with metallic foil cover, stained glass edges, stamped case art, and custom endpapers.
• Under a Carnivore Sky by Brianna Jett—Raised in a town surrounded by a labyrinthian, man-eating swamp, Lili is determined to track down the monster lurking in its depths and kill it. Joining forces with bookish Caleb, they chart the swamp's shifting terrain. The exclusive first edition of this fantasy horror features stunning sprayed edges.
• If Only I Had Told Her by Laura Nowlin—In this bestselling companion to If He Had Been With Me, the love story of Finn and Autumn is told through three distinct perspectives. The gorgeous collectible hardcover edition includes a stamped case, designed end papers, printed edges, reading ribbon, and new bonus material from the author.

Celebrated classics

• 1776: Deluxe Slipcase Edition by David McCullough—This stirring account of the year of our nation's birth interweaves the actions and forces, on both sides of the Atlantic, that led to rebellion and war. Celebrate the 250th anniversary of America with a slipcased collector's edition of the unforgettable saga that forged American independence.
• Dune by Frank Herbert—In the far future, on a remote planet, an epic adventure awaits. Here is the first novel of the magnificent Dune saga. This deluxe paperback features beloved vintage cover art by Frederic Marvin, intricate stenciled edges, planetary art printed inside the front and back covers, and foiled details on the cover.
• The Illustrated Odyssey by Homer—With a new star-studded Christopher Nolan adaptation coming out this July, it's the perfect time to read the timeless epic tale of Odysseus's fraught voyage home after the Trojan War. This lushly illustrated edition is replete with classic drawings, a foil-stamped cover, gilded edges, and a silk ribbon.
• The Martian: Deluxe Edition by Andy Weir—A mission to Mars. A freak accident. One man's struggle to survive. Get the sci-fi bestseller that inspired the 2015 film starring Matt Damon. This stunning hardcover edition features intricately sprayed edges, new cover art on a deluxe jacket, full-color illustrated endpapers, and a custom-stamped case.
• The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis—For anyone who ever dreamed of going through the wardrobe into Narnia, this deluxe hardcover edition of the one of the most-beloved fantasy books of all time features iconic jacket artwork printed over shimmery, snow-like foil and full-color endpapers and the original illustrations by Pauline Baynes.
• The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner—The Penguin Classics deluxe edition of this masterpiece comes with flaps and deckle-edged paper, plus a new introduction by Ayana Mathis, the author of The Twelve Tribes of Hattie. The story traces the decline of the American South through three generations of the once-powerful Compson family.

Hopefully this has given you a few good titles to add to your reading list this summer. Shop our Endless Summer Reads page where you can cash in on summer promos. Check out previous Endless Summer posts:

• Dive Into a New Series for Summer
• Endless Summer Beach Reads

Keep an eye out for upcoming Endless Summer roundups, including:

• Summer kids’ books
• Best thrillers
• Book-to-screen roundup
• Best new books for travel
• Summerween

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