Essential summer reads for 2025: 11 captivating novels to sink your teeth into
Summer is just around the corner, and it's time to start planning your perfect escape. Whether you're looking for a captivating read to take to the beach or a stylish addition to your home decor, we've got you covered with our curated list of recommendations.
Starting with literature, The Curator's top summer book recommendations from 2022 offer a diverse mix of physical books and digital options across genres. For those seeking literary fiction, Ocean Vuong's *The Emperor of Gladness* tells a powerful story about a 19-year-old caretaker and an elderly widow with dementia forming an unlikely bond in post-industrial Connecticut. If you're in the mood for a beach read, Mary Kay Andrews' *Summers at the Saint* offers warmth, humour, and human nature with twists, set in a Georgia coastal hotel.
For those who prefer digital formats, Emily Giffin's *All We Ever Wanted* is a summer read about marriage and relationships, while Tracy Chevalier's *The Glassmaker* takes you back to 15th-century Italy, following the lives of glassblowers. Joyce Maynard's *How the Light Gets In* is a powerful follow-up to a previous novel involving personal challenges and social events, and Kevin Kwan's *Sex and Vanity* is a satirical tale about navigating love across cultures.
If horror and thriller stories are more your style, *Oddbody: Stories* by Rose Keating, *How to Survive a Horror Story* by Mallory Arnold, and *The Bewitching* by Silvia Moreno-Garcia are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
For home decor enthusiasts, an Electric Height Adjustable Standing Desk is available for $289.87, perfect for those working from home. Decorative Books for Home Decor are also available for $46.20, adding a touch of elegance to any room. A Smart Corner Floor Lamp, priced at $79.99, provides a modern and versatile lighting solution, while an LED Rechargeable Book Light is ideal for late-night reading, costing $18.98.
For those who love to read but prefer a digital format, Kindle Unlimited offers unlimited access to over 4 million ebooks, thousands of audiobooks, and exclusive titles for digital readers. The Amazon Kindle 16 GB is available for $144.99, and the newer Amazon Kindle Scribe (16 GB) is available for $459.99.
For book lovers, Nursery Book Shelves are available for $41.35, and 4 Pcs Leather Bookmarks are a thoughtful addition, priced at $5.20.
In addition to literature and home decor, The Curator also recommends Susan Yara's inspiring story of building a beauty empire, *From newsrooms to skincare stardom*. For those who enjoy cooking, *The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes for Everyday Luxury and Elevated Entertaining* offers a collection of delicious recipes.
For those looking for a beach read that's a little lighter, *Beach House Rules* by Kristy Woodson Harvey follows a woman and her daughter exposed to scandal and starting over at a North Carolina beach B&B. *The Summers Between Us*, *One Golden Summer*, and *Love & Gelato* are other heartwarming reads to add to your summer reading list.
If you're looking for a thought-provoking read, *Shelterwood* by Lisa Wingate is a moving novel about missing Native American children alternating between historical and present-day chapters, recommended for July 2024. For those seeking inspiration, *Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh* and *Big Asian Energy: An Unapologetic Guide for Breaking Barriers to Leadership and Success* are sure to inspire.
For those who enjoy a good thriller, *How to Age Disgracefully: A Novel* and *Coded Justice: A Thriller* are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Lastly, for those who love lists, *The Book of Sandwiches: Delicious to the Last Bite* is a must-have for any food lover.
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- For individuals interested in fashion and beauty, Susan Yara's book, From newsrooms to skincare stardom, provides an inspiring story of building a beauty empire.
- If you're passionate about cooking, The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes for Everyday Luxury and Elevated Entertaining offers a collection of delicious recipes, perfect for summer.
