Looking to make the most of the warm weather? Our expert-curated summer reading list has something for every bookworm. Dive in and get inspired!

After Every Summer

by Carley Fortune

Over the course of 12 years, this poignant story follows the endearing friendship-turned-romance between Sam and Percy. Through flashbacks to the six summers they spent inseparable by the lakeside, we witness their bond deepen until a life-changing mistake tears them apart. When Percy returns home years later, she must confront the past to see if their love can be rekindled.

Quote: “Betrayals don’t cancel each other out. They just hurt more.”

Published: May 10, 2022 

Genres: Romance novel, Contemporary romance, Coming-of-age story

Available at: desertcart, Webook, Ktebi

by Catherine Steadman

When a couple discovers a mysterious duffel bag filled with cash and jewels, their decision to keep it leads them down a treacherous path of lies, secrets, and spiraling criminal behavior. This pulse-pounding psychological thriller explores how far people will go to protect their deepest, darkest sins.

Quote: “How quickly what is good can become not good enough through comparison.”

Published: June 5, 2018

Genres: Thriller, Psychological thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Psychological Fiction, Domestic Fiction

Available at: We Book, Ktebi

by Colleen Hoover

Atlas and Lily shared a beautiful, innocent love in their youth, but the years have taken their toll. Now adults, they must navigate the complexities of rekindling that profound connection while facing the repercussions of their past. Colleen Hoover eloquently explores the power of first love and second chances in this poignant romance.

Quote: “You're going to drive five miles just to give me a hug?"

"I'd run five miles just to give you a hug.”

Published: October 18, 2022

Genres: Romance novel, New adult fiction, Contemporary romance

Available at: Al Kitab, desertcart, We Book, Ktebi, Book store, monlivre, M library tn 

By Jenny Han

Back at the familiar beaches of Cousins, Belly must navigate the shifting dynamics of her relationships with the Fisher brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah, as she grapples with the changes of late adolescence. This bittersweet summer will test the strength of their lifelong bonds in ways Belly never expected.

Quote: “I will never look at you in the same way ever again. I'll never be that girl again. The girl who comes running back every time you push her away, the girl who loves you anyway.”

Published: April 27, 2010

Genres:  Fiction, Bildungsroman

Available at: Monlivre, Ktebi, desertcart, Al Kitab, We Book, M library Tn 

by Emily Henry

Harriet and Wyn have been partners for eight years, but their relationship has reached an unexpected crossroads. Though they've separated, the longtime couple opts to keep their split a secret from their friends. This heartwarming story from Emily Henry delves into the complexities of love, loss, and rediscovering one's own happiness.

Quote:  "In every universe, it's you for me. Even if it's not me for you.”

Published: April 25, 2023

Genres:  Romance novel, Fiction, Contemporary romance, Humor

Available at: We Book, desertcart, Ktebi, Al Kitab

by Jenna Evans Welch

Sent to Italy to fulfill her mother's dying wish, high schooler Lina is initially resentful of the trip. But as she uncovers her mother's old journal, Lina's perspective shifts, leading her on an unexpected journey of self-discovery amidst the picturesque backdrops of Italy. This heartwarming coming-of-age tale blends romance, family, and the sweet allure of gelato.

Quote: “A life without love is like a year without summer.”

Published: May 3, 2016

Genre:  Fiction

Available at: Ktebi, We Book, Al Kitab, desertcart