Best Summer Beach Reads 2025. Below, find 24 vastly different stories that will keep you entertained, moved, and engrossed all the way to labor day. Beach reads in 2025 feature island settings, gripping mysteries, and compelling romances, offering a variety of options for every reader.

As the temperature rises, and we all celebrate the unofficial start of summer this weekend, here are some books—new and old—that we think fit the bill. I’ve compiled a list of the best beach reads in 2025.