Minnie's Fiction Addiction

Whether you’re poolside, park-bound, or just chasing those warm-weather vibes, these reads will keep you hooked from the first page to the last.

1. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
🌸 YA Romance | Bittersweet, nostalgic, love triangle vibes
Every summer, Belly visits the same beach house with her mum and two family friends. But this year, everything feels different. First love, growing pains, and the kind of summer that changes everything forever.
Perfect for fans of quiet, emotional coming-of-age stories.

2. People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
✈️ Adult Rom-Com | Witty, feel-good, slow-burn
Poppy and Alex are best friends who take a holiday together every year, until one trip ruins everything. Now they haven’t spoken in two years, but Poppy wants to fix things with one last getaway.
Expect banter, emotional depth, and the kind of chemistry that builds slowly but really pays off.

3. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
🌊 Historical Fiction | Glamorous, dramatic, layered
In 1983, four famous siblings throw a legendary Malibu party. By the end of the night, their mansion is on fire, and nothing will be the same.
Think sun-drenched beaches, 80s fame, complex family dynamics, and secrets that can’t stay buried.

4. The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
🏕️ Literary Fiction | Haunting, atmospheric, emotional
Set over 24 hours at a summer retreat, Elle must decide between the life she’s built with her husband and the one she could have had with her childhood love.
This one’s moody, sexy, and full of emotional tension—best read with a cold drink and some alone time to process.

5. Beach Read by Emily Henry
📖 Contemporary Romance | Smart, flirty, a little angsty
A romance writer who no longer believes in love meets a literary fiction author with writer’s block. They agree to swap genres for the summer—and maybe a little more.
It’s charming, emotional, and actually deeper than the title suggests. A top-tier rom-com.

☀️ What’s your ultimate summer read? Any of these already on your list? Let’s talk book vibes in the comments!
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