It’s official! Summer Reading Club 2025 sign-up is here and we’re ready for it! Stop by Teen Services to pick up your prize box and create colorful summer reading shirts at our t-shirt coloring station. Kickoff begins on June 16, so get ready to get reading!
Summer Reading Club can be exciting, but we know the hardest part can often be picking what book to start reading first– that’s why we picked six books that might be just what you’re looking for! From rom-coms to dramas, these summer reads are the perfect picks to get you excited for summer. Let’s go!
Cool For The Summer by Dahlia Adler
Lara is finally with the boy of her dreams, and she couldn’t be happier… so why can't she stop thinking about the girl she just met? What’s a girl to do when her heart is torn in two different directions??
Read this if you like: Self-discovery, love triangles, bisexual representation, and books inspired by Grease!
Float by Kate Marchant
Waverly Lyons is from Alaska– decidedly not a place with a strong beach culture. So when her parents send her to Florida for the summer, she’s… not exactly thrilled. But she might change her mind after the cute boy next door offers her swimming lessons. Will she sink or swim?
Read this if you like: Found family, friends to lovers, processing divorce, and cute summer vibes!
I Like Me Better by Robby Weber
When his captain’s prank causes trouble for the squad, soccer-star Zack Martin takes one for the team and covers for him. That earns him community service at the local seaside conservation center over summer break. In the process he finds himself unexpectedly falling for Chip, the cute summer intern. The only problem? Chip is too wary of Zack’s new reputation to give him a chance!
Read this if you like: Boys in love, light reads, and summer rom-coms!
Picture Perfect Boyfriend by Becky Dean
Kenzie Reed is tired of her family never taking her passion for photography seriously, so she makes up a boyfriend to get them off of her back. Jacob is the perfect boyfriend–funny, cute, and most importantly not real! So when she meets “Jacob” on a family vacation in Hawaii, she’s shocked! Who is this guy really? …and why is she starting to fall for him?
Read this if you like: Fake relationships, witty banter, embracing your dreams, and comedic books!
The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler
Elyse d’Abreau was known as the most beautiful singer in Tobago until a boating accident changed everything. Now she’s lost her voice, and seeks out Atargatis Cove hoping for a quiet place to recover. Instead she gets arrogant and charming playboy Christian Kane. But maybe Christian is just what she needs to once again find her inner voice.
Read this if you like: Mermaids, rich representations of POC, deep romantic connections, and overcoming trauma!
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
One rich family. One private island. Two childhood lovers. And four best friends– the Liars. Mix in an accident and some secrets and you’ll have a suspense you won’t want to put down! What’s the truth and what’s the lie? Nobody knows but the Liars.
Read this if you like: Complex characters, unique writing styles, thrillers, and hauntingly beautiful summer vibes!
If none of these are your thing, no problem! Try looking on our World Reads or Art & Literature displays to find the right book for you, or stop by in person to browse our collection and see our decorations!