Summer is calling, and Books Around the Block is here to help you answer with the perfect read! In today’s episode, your hosts Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay are diving into sunshine, suitcases, and stories as we each share our ultimate summer reading picks. From swoon-worthy romances and breezy beach reads to spine-tingling thrillers and vacation adventures gone hilariously wrong, we’ve got something for every kind of reader. We've each brought a few favorite titles across different summer-themed categories—so whether you're poolside, lakeside, or just dreaming of your next getaway, get ready to fill your TBR with books you won’t want to leave behind.

READ: The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff

WATCH: A Deadly American Marriage on Netflix

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The Last of Us on HBO Max

READ: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

Paul American on Netflix

Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell

Savor It by Tarah DeWitt

The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther

The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager

Into Thin Air by John Krakauer

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams

The Ruins by Scott Smith

The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand