Best Summer Beach Reads 2025. The summer slow down is on its way and what better plan could there be than to find some water and flip open a new book? Beach reads in 2025 feature island settings, gripping mysteries, and compelling romances, offering a variety of options for every reader.

In our minds, no beach day (or rather, book day) should be wasted, so we’ve curated a list of the best beach reads for summer 2025. But there are all kinds of beach trips and all kinds of beach vibes, from the louche to the luxe, and there are perfect books for each of them.