Six Summer Reads to Pick Up This National Book Lovers Day
Whether you’re jetting off on a tropical vacation, planning a weekend escape, or simply lounging by the pool, a great book is the perfect summer companion. In honor of National Book Lovers Day on August 9, we’ve rounded up a collection of page-turning mysteries, heartwarming romances, and bestselling favorites recommended by associates at POWERHOUSE Books. Discover your next great read and add these captivating picks to your list!
“Great Big Beautiful Life” by Emily Henry
When two rival writers are invited to compete for the chance to tell the life story of a reclusive heiress, their professional rivalry quickly turns into something more. Filled with Emily Henry’s signature wit, romance, and emotional depth, this bestselling novel explores love, ambition, and the stories that shape us. #1 New York Times Bestseller and Reese’s Book Club Pick (May 2025).
“One and Only” by Maureen Goo
Cassia works for her family’s business, One & Only Matchmaking, where she and her family read clients’ faces, enter their past lives, and divine who their soulmates are. Cassia has known her soulmate’s name for 10 years but has yet to meet him, only to fall for an attractive young man whose boss is her fated love.
“Don’t Let Him In” by Lisa Jewell
A seemingly charming man enters the lives of several women, but as their stories begin to overlap, unsettling truths emerge. Packed with suspense, shocking twists, and Lisa Jewell’s signature psychological tension, this is a thriller you’ll race to finish. #1 New York Times bestselling author.
“Into the Blue” by Emma Brodie
An aspiring comedy writer’s chance encounter with the heir to a legendary Hollywood family sparks a sweeping story of love, ambition, and the sacrifices that come with chasing your dreams. Rich with family drama, romance, and old Hollywood glamour, it’s the perfect immersive summer read. Reese’s Book Club Pick (April 2026) and a New York Times Bestseller.
“Yesteryear” by Caro Claire Burke
A social media influencer with traditional values like homeschooling and self-sufficient farm life wakes up one morning in what appears to be the year 1855. Stranded in an unfamiliar world without modern comforts, she must navigate the realities of 19th-century life while searching for answers about how she got there. A Good Morning America Book Club Pick.
“Into the Woods” by Tara French
Detective Rob Ryan investigates a young girl’s murder in the same Irish woods where his childhood friends vanished decades earlier. Richly atmospheric and psychologically complex, this acclaimed mystery is as much about memory and trauma as it is about solving a crime. Edgar Award Winner for Best First Novel.
