Sunshine, sand, and a good book—name a better trio. If your idea of a perfect summer day involves flipping pages with the sound of waves in the background, you’re in the right place. This year’s lineup of beach reads is full of charm, wit, spice, and heartfelt moments that’ll make you laugh, swoon, and maybe even tear up a little (in a good way).

Here are 5 trending beach reads you won’t want to miss this summer:

We've all been there. You want to read… but every book feels “meh,” your attention span is on vacation, and your TBR is giving you the side-eye. Welcome to the dreaded reading slump—a phase where even your favorite hobby feels like a chore.

But good news: slumps are totally normal, and they do pass. Even better, there are gentle, effective ways to romanticize your way out of one. Whether you’ve been away from books for weeks or months, here’s how to spark your love for reading again.

If your best friend is a bookworm, chances are they already have a towering TBR pile and a love for fictional characters that runs deep. So when it comes to gift-giving, why not lean into their bookish passion with something they’ll truly treasure?

Whether you're shopping for a holiday, birthday, or just to say “I get you,” here are three thoughtful, aesthetic, and totally swoon-worthy gift ideas that any book bestie will love.

If you’ve ever scrolled through BookTok or Bookstagram and found yourself wondering if everyone is speaking in code, you’re not alone. These bookish corners of the internet have their own unique slang, and acronyms are a huge part of that. Whether you’re a newbie trying to make sense of it all or a casual lurker who’s finally decided to dive in, here’s a handy guide to the most popular acronyms you’ll see in the wild world of online book communities.

Let’s be honest—life is chaotic, screens are everywhere, and sometimes even something we love (like reading!) can start to feel like another thing on our to-do list. But what if we turned it into something magical? Something dreamy, cozy, aesthetic—the kind of vibe you see in moody Pinterest boards and dreamy TikToks?

Romanticizing reading is about turning your reading time into a full-on experience. And no, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are five easy, lovely ways to make reading feel romantic again.