books with summer in the title
There is something lovely about books with summer in the title. maybe because most of them are light-hearted novels that you’ll want to read on the beach or on vacation.
also the word “summer” itself means positivity and joy. and the stories always give you upbeat and good vibes.
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my last read that has “summer” in the title was “an italian summer” by rebecca serle. When I saw the words summer and italy in the title, I immediately grabbed it because I knew I would enjoy it. is the story of a young woman’s journey towards self-discovery.
Another interesting fact about books with “summer” in the book title is that author Jennifer Weiner seems to love adding it to her book titles. she already has two novels under her belt with the word summer. and her 2022 new release also has the word “summer”.
so if you love books with “summer” in their titles, you’ll love this list! And once you flip through these books, you’ll be delighted to find not only contemporary and romantic genres, but literary fiction as well.
Let’s get started!
jennifer weiner’s summer place
New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner’s new novel is set in the summer following the COVID pandemic. Summer has just begun and the Levy-Weinbergs have just started coming out of their endless days of quarantine. And there’s going to be a wedding in the family! Ruby, 22, has decided to marry her boyfriend at the family’s Cape Cod beach house. meanwhile, sarah danhauser, her stepmother, is stunned by the news. as the story progresses we meet many more characters and their secrets past and present. the summer place is an emotionally charged drama to read this summer!
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susan mallery’s summer getaway
Robyn, a single mother, is trying to figure out her life beyond her failed marriage. Although she has always put her family first, it seems that her children no longer want to seek her advice. once the divorce settlement is finalized, she decides to travel with her great aunt, lillian. the only person who is always there for her. however, her own family interrupts her plan to spend some time alone with lillian. one by one they visit her, asking for comfort. Summer Getaway is a heartwarming story of unconditional love, female friendship, and family bonds.
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an italian summer by rebecca serle
When Katy loses her beloved mother, she is completely devastated. so much so that she begins to question everything about her in her life, from her career to her relationship with her husband. Without giving much time to mourning, she escapes to Italy, a vacation trip that she was supposed to take with her late mother. Ella’s mother always talked about her life in Italy, so Ella Katy sees the trip as an opportunity to explore her mother’s early life and reflect on her own marriage. an atmospheric novel that tells the story of love, loss and family.
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it happened one summer by tessa bailey
Social media star piper bellinger loved being the center of attention. however, his life is not as glamorous as it pretends to be. One night, her stepfather sends her to her small hometown by the sea, where she is assigned to care for her late father’s den. As she begins to settle into the new surroundings, she meets a grumpy sea captain, who seems to hate her presence in town.
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vi keeland’s summer proposal
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georgia delaney is smart and successful and she’s going through some heartbreak. now that she is single, she decides to try blind dates. And that’s how she meets Max Yearwood, the guy with the biggest dimples. however, just when she thought they had good chemistry, her real date shows up. Before she leaves, Max gives her a ticket to the hockey game. and it seems that he had invited her to watch him play the game. and soon they both decide to spend the summer together.
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jennifer weiner’s big summer
Instagram influencer Daphne Berg is shocked when her former best friend comes back into her life. beautiful and rich drue cavanaugh is looking for a favor from daphne, she begs him to be a bridesmaid at her wedding. now daphne can’t believe this request. Drue, who humiliated her in front of her friends almost six years ago, is asking her to be the maid of honor! Daphne is very aware of her life, she is no longer the shy and modest teenager. but at the same time, she can’t resist her ex-friend’s request.
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last summer at the golden hotel by elyssa friedland
When the goldman and weingold families bought the golden hotel in the 1960s, it was one of the most popular destinations among the elite. the prestigious complex had served many guests, including celebrities. however, over the years the complex seems to have lost its charm and so has the relationship between the owners. now that the hotel is almost on the verge of closing, the members of the families get together to agree on the settlement price. but can they easily get rid of their beloved hotel? This charming novel captures the long-buried secrets and dramas of dysfunctional families.
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that summer by jennifer weiner
daisy and diana form an unlikely friendship through an accidental email exchange. These two women lead totally different lives. but what was supposed to be a mere coincidence becomes much more complex and the reason behind their connection is revealed. Just like any other Jennifer Weiner novel, “That Summer” is an epic summer pageant, with unexpected twists and turns on strong themes like female friendship, motherhood, and womanhood.
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28 summers by elin hilderbrand
From the queen of beach reads comes a heartbreaking novel about love, friendship, and family. We follow the lives of Jake and Mallory, who spend the summer together for 28 years. It all started one Labor Day weekend in 1993. Since their first meeting, they make it a tradition to spend every summer together. As the story progresses, we see how their adventure affects their individual families.
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jenny hale’s summer house
A lifelong dream has come true for best friends Callie Weaver and Olivia Dixon. They have finally invested in a beach house that will be transformed into a bed and breakfast in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. As both friends are actively involved in the renewal process, finding love is the last thing on their minds. However, when Callie meets local millionaire Luke Sullivan, she realizes he’s more than just a hot guy. Just when everything was going well, Callie and Olivia discover a diary from previous owners, filled with secrets powerful enough to damage many lives.
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summer of 69 by elin hilderbrand
The Levin family has always looked forward to summer every year. It’s that time of year when all the members get together to spend days at their grandmother’s historic house. however, things are different this year as they are all busy with their own lives. The older sister is pregnant and Kirby, the middle sister, has taken a summer job. tigre, her brother, is in vietnam. So thirteen-year-old Jessie is spending the summer without her siblings. Set in 1969, the story takes us back to the turbulent summer days of the Levin family and the outside world.
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mary alice monroe’s summer girls
New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe’s novel will instantly transport you to South Carolina’s enchanting Sullivan’s Island. This is the story of three half-sisters Dora, Carson and Harper and a grandmother who is determined to make things right and help the girls rediscover her lost family. However, the grandmother, octogenarian Marietta “Mamaw”, is also preparing to accept the wages of her sin. This heartwarming tale of three sisters is the first book in the Lowcountry Summer Series. the summer girls is followed by “the summer wind“, “the summer’s end“, “a lowcountry wedding”, and “ a lowcountry christmas.
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the summer i got pretty by jenny han
belly has always looked forward to summer as she knew something special always happens at that time. And she also loves spending summer vacation at the cousins’ beach with her mother’s friend and her two sons, Conrad and Jeremiah. She has always had a crush on Conrad, and she hopes he feels the same way. but it turns out that they both have feelings for her. so now the belly has to choose between the brothers. this book is the first in the summer series trilogy, followed by “it’s not summer without you” and “we’ll always have summer”.
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summer island by kristin hannah
nora bridge is a popular radio talk show host who left her husband and daughters years ago. now, she gives inspiring advice to listeners about family values, but she hasn’t talked to her own daughter, who is a struggling comedian. When a scandal breaks out about Nora’s past, Ruby is offered a large sum of money to write a short story. In the midst of all this, the mother and daughter were at her family’s summer home and trying to reconnect.
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prodigal summer by barbara kingsolver
The novel by American novelist Barbara Kingsolver tells the story of numerous characters from different walks of life. We see three sets of characters living in Appalachia in Virginia. from a lonely biologist to elderly farmers, diverse characters connecting with each other and exploring nature. With descriptive writing and exciting plots and characters, Prodigal Summer is a heartwarming novel to read.
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the summer house in santorini by samantha parks
Set on the picturesque Greek island, Samantha Parks’ first novel tells the story of Anna, who runs away from her complicated life. In the midst of her failed relationship and her ruined career, she seeks to escape to the island of Santorini, where she inherited her estranged father’s ramshackle farmhouse. once on the island, she anna is captivated not only by the beautiful sea, but also by the mysterious niko.
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summer at jennifer bohnet’s castle
Pixie’s dream of moving to France is shattered when her husband dies. Heartbroken, she decides not to move to the French countryside and sets out to sell the castle she has inherited. But just before saying goodbye to that, her pixie and her mom travel to France for the last summer. Upon her arrival, secrets are revealed and her life is about to change.
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There are many more compelling novels with “summer” features in the title! here are a few more to enjoy!
more books with the title “summer” for your reading challenge
- summer on my greek island by mandy baggot
- summer in andalusia by lucy coleman
- a summer in monte carlo by jennifer bohnet
- summer sisters by judy blume
- summer ali smith
- summer at the cape by raeanne thayne
- crimson summer by heather graham pozzessere
- cool for summer by dahlia adler
- summer seekers by sarah morgan
- hello, summer by mary kay andrews
- lizzy dent’s summer job
- mary alice monroe’s summer of lost and found
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