Summer Paperbacks Span Genres and Global Settings

Summer 2025’s paperback selections highlight a broad range of genres, with new releases catering to readers seeking both escapist and meaningful stories. The season features cozy mysteries set during Independence Day celebrations, such as Tonya Kappes' 'Fourth of July Forgery' and Amy Pershing's 'Murder is No Picnic.' Critics and travel writers recommend immersive novels set in diverse locales, including Buenos Aires, Paris, LA, and French Revolution-era France, as well as tennis-themed narratives. Notable new books include Cherie Priest’s haunted house mystery 'It Was Her House First,' Lev Grossman’s Arthurian reimagining 'The Bright Sword,' and Ayşegül Savaş’s romance memoir 'The Anthropologists.' Additionally, concise literary classics like 'Animal Farm,' 'The Sense of an Ending,' and 'Mrs. Dalloway' are suggested for quick yet profound summer reading. This season’s offerings provide a blend of pleasure reading, global settings, and celebrated works tailored for summer leisure.