I don't know what it is about summer that makes me want to read only fun books but I know I'm not alone. Whether it's a good thriller, a visit to a French graveyard, a safari, or a humorous letter to a man's son about life, we have a bunch of books that you can devour in a warm afternoon by the pool or on a road trip while there's still time. Buckle up, we've got some doozies.

Discussed: 

The Lioness, by Chris Bohjalian

Fresh Water for Flowers, by Valérie Perrin

Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt

Music of Bees, by Eileen Garvin

The Winners, by Fredrik Backman

The Stranger, by Harlan Coben

Things My Son Needs to Know About the World, Fredrik Backman

The Old Woman With the Knife, by Gu Byeong-mo

The Woman in the Library, by Sulari Gentill