Summer is just around the corner. Unless you are in Texas, like me, then it’s basically already here. I always have the hardest time narrowing down my Most Anticipated for the upcoming season. I normally would have just done 26 but I could barely narrow it down to a list of 30 and OMG are there so many other amazing books that are coming out! Way too many of my favorite authors have summer releases: Karin Slaughter, Jennifer Hiller, Sarah Goodman Confino and more! These reads are all set to come this June, July, and August. While not all are perfect summer reads (think fast paced or light & airy), they all are books I will not be able to live without.
Since my favorite genres are Mystery, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction, you’ll tend to see a heavy selection of those on my lists. However, I’m a lover of all genres so I have included a few contemporary and romances as well.
I have read and am reading a few of these already and have linked reviews below. Others are on my TBR and will be updating this list with links to reviews soon, so be sure to check back throughout the summer! & of course, there are so many other amazing books coming to shelves in the next few months so if you don’t see one you’re expecting to see, drop it in the comments for others to find!
For complete lists of my Most Anticipated for the summer months, make sure to sign up to receive updates, as those will be coming out in the next few weeks. And be sure to check out some of my previous lists.
WINTER 2026 MOST ANTICIPATED
SPRING 2026 MOST ANTICIPATED
30 Most Anticipated
Reviews
I have copies of almost all of my most anticipated for summer and I’m excited to start diving in. I’ve already read a few of these and currently reading a few others at the moment and as I make my way through these, be sure to come back to see my full reviews.
Helpless Review
I hope you found a book or books that you are truly excited about in this post. Make sure to sign up to receive updates of new reviews, reading lists, and more. My June Most Anticipated List will be coming soon, and you don’t want to miss it.
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Happy Reading!
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