Top 10 Reads of Summer 2025!

Summer 2025 is stacked with can’t miss releases, page-turning thrillers, and bookish romances perfect for lazy pool days and afternoons in the park. 

Whether you’re a mood reader or a dedicated BookTok follower, here are our top 10 picks to get stuck into.

My Friends by Fredrik Backman

Vibe: Historical fiction

Swedish superstar writer Fredrik Backman (Anxious People) is back. His new book tells the story of a remarkable painting, four teenage friends, and the enduring powers of love and art.

All The Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman

Vibe: Comedy / Crime

Sarah Harman’s acclaimed debut, All The Other Mothers Hate Me, is a wildly fun and page turning ride. It’s already on track to become a Disney+ TV adaptation, so time to get reading before you view.

All Fours by Miranda July

Vibe: Literary fiction

We know, we know. You’re probably sick of hearing about All Fours - but for good reason. Miranda July tackles sexuality, menopause and the importance of reinvention in this novel shortlisted in the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2025, 

The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers

Vibe: Mystery

Haunted by their sisters’ unsolved disappearances, two women are brought together in this captivating mystery from the #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of America’s #1 true crime podcast Crime Junkie.

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

Vibe: Rom com

A romantic comedy with a surrealist twist, The Husbands follows Lauren, a single, thirty-something who returns to her flat in London one evening to find she has a husband. If that wasn’t enough of a surprise, she discovers that if she sends her husband into the attic, he’ll be replaced by a new one. With every new husband, Lauren also discovers a new life. Devourable by a pool? Absolutely. 

Good Material by Dolly Alderton

Vibe: Comedy with a heart

Laugh out loud funny - with characters straight out of your favourite comfort film– Alderton’s whip-smart characters and relatable themes make this a joyous summer read. You’ll tear through it in a day, but still be left with a few aching heart strings.

Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors

Vibe: Family drama 

Blue Sisters is 2025’s answer to Little Women, where we meet three sisters grappling with the loss of their fourth sister in an accidental overdose. With themes including grief, hedonism and the painful reality of living with Endometriosis, this book will likely stay with you much longer than your tan will.

Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason

Vibe: Literary fiction / Family / Mental health

A truly stunning novel, "Sorrow and Bliss" follows our protagonist as she navigates the complexities of life, love, and mental health. Centred around Martha's breakdown of her second marriage and her subsequent return to her childhood home - this is a brilliant, beautiful and unique novel about the nuances of love, motherhood and parenting with a mental illness. We LOVED this one.

Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson

Vibe: Crime / Mystery

In seven days Jet Mason will be dead. The bestselling author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder — now a hit Netflix series — is here with her first novel for adults: a twisty thriller about a young woman trying to solve her own murder. Intrigued? Us too.

Piglet by Lottie Hazell

Vibe: Literary Fiction

A deep dive into themes of ambition, self worth, and the societal pressures women continue to face, Piglet follows the protagonist's complicated relationship with food and how it reflects her overall well-being, set amidst a wedding that looks about to unravel.

Still can't decide what to read next? Why not check out our TBR Cards, and let them decide for you. 

Happy reading!