The Best Summer Books Of All Time—According to You

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This story is part of The EDIT: Summer Issue. Our quarterly magazine celebrates the rituals, recipes, and rhythms of intentional living. This season’s theme is Carefree—an invitation to live lighter and love deeper. Explore the full issue or order the print edition here.

There’s something magical about summer reading—the way a good book can whisk you away to another place, all while you’re lounging in the sun or curled up during a lazy afternoon. We know our readers are never far from their next favorite read. So, we turned to you—our community of passionate, thoughtful, and always well-read book lovers—to find out which stories you return to again and again. And as always, you delivered.

From breezy beach reads to moving memoirs, edge-of-your-seat thrillers to novels that simply feel like summer, this list has it all. These are the books you reach for when you want to escape, be inspired, or just get lost in a beautiful story. So whether you’re packing a carry-on or planning a staycation, these reads will keep you company all season long.

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Your Crowd-Sourced Summer Reading List

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