Bookstores Unveil 2025 Summer Reading Recommendations

As summer 2025 begins, bookstores and literary experts are recommending a wide range of new titles for readers of all ages and interests. Notable suggestions for avid readers include Alice Chadwick's 'Dark Like Under' and Taylor Jenkins Reid's 'Atmosphere,' the latter appealing to reluctant readers with its engaging narrative. Young readers are encouraged to pick up 'Song for a Whale' by Lynne Kelly, along with new children's releases like 'Let's Go Camping' and 'What Fish Are Saying.' Adults have a strong selection with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s anticipated 'Dream Count,' Kaliane Bradley’s time-travel rom-com 'The Ministry of Time,' and Joseph O’Connor’s historical thriller 'The Ghosts of Rome.' Thriller fans can enjoy beachside mysteries such as 'They All Fall Down' and 'Reckless Girls,' blending suspense with seaside settings. The 2025 summer reading lists showcase a mix of gripping thrillers, inspiring children's books, and ambitious literary fiction.