Our Guide to the Hottest Summer Fiction Books Find the perfect poolside books right here! If you’re the “li squad” we think you are, you want to find the perfect seasonal books. Books that are not just giving summer but giving trendy, diverse, inclusion, romance, and more. There’s nothing wrong with wanting it all! From anthology short stories to summer romance, pop open one of these books alongside the pool. These summer fiction books are filling that void you didn’t even know you had yet! You seasonal desires start here. Grab a towel, sunscreen and a new book now! Top Poolside Reads of 2026 We’ll start with some light-hearted beach reads, including themes like romance and friendship, before moving into fantasy, suspense and dark comedy. Take a look, and you’re sure to find a book that matches your mood. 1. Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune A contemporary coming-of-age romance set in an inviting coastal location on the Pacific Northwest AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ Best friends have one week in paradise to fix their friendship or fall apart in this heart-stopping, utterly romantic new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer