Summer is officially here, and you know what that means: sunshine, poolside lounging, and the perfect book in hand. In this episode, the girls are diving into all things summer reading and sharing the books they can't stop recommending this season.

Whether you're looking for a swoon-worthy rom-com that will have you kicking your feet, a gripping mystery that keeps you guessing until the very last page, an immersive fantasy world to escape into, or something completely unexpected, there's a recommendation for every kind of reader. Join the conversation as they chat about their favorite recent reads, the books topping their summer TBRs, and what makes the perfect vacation read.

Grab your sunglasses, settle into your favorite lounge chair, and get ready to add plenty of new titles to your reading list. Your ultimate summer book haul starts here!

Books discussed in this episode:

• Every Summer After & One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune 
• This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
• Happy Place by Emily Henry
• The Winged Game by Sophie Kim
• The Shippers - Katherine Center
• The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
• The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren 
• The Compound by Aisling Rawle
• Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam Young
• Yesteryear by Caro Clair Burke

••The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

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