Page Six editors share their best beach reads for summer 2026
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Key Points:
- The Page Six team recommends a diverse selection of summer beach reads, including thrillers, romances, memoirs, and horror, catering to various reader preferences.
- Notable new releases include Melissa Albert’s adult debut gothic thriller "The Children," Laurie Marie Meyers’ nostalgic "The Mash Up," and Lisa Jewell’s fast-paced thriller "It Could Have Been Her."
- Classic and acclaimed titles suggested for re-reading or discovery are Judy Blume’s "Summer Sisters," Stephen King’s "Joyland," and Richard Powers’ Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Overstory."
- Memoirs and nonfiction such as Meaghan Garvey’s "Midwestern Death Trip," Yiyun Li’s "Things in Nature Merely Grow," and Patrick Radden Keefe’s "London Falling" offer deeper, reflective reads.
- Fans of genre fiction can enjoy Rachel Reid’s "Game Changers" series, E.L. Chen’s horror homage "Slasher Summer," and lighthearted romance like Elle Kennedy’s "The Deal."