If your plans include boarding a flight, staying in for the night or relaxing on a beach, a great book pairs well with all of these scenarios.
Need some recs?
Not to worry, Team Poosh has curated a list of their current favorite books. In the mood for something hot and heavy? We’ve got you. Need a thriller you can’t put down? Done. Want a self-help book that you can actually finish? Check.
Scroll down for your reading list.
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin
Price: $15
(SMUT, Romance)
“It’s a page-turner about the sex lives of Bohemians in Hudson, N.Y., through the eyes of a sex therapist’s transcriber. It’s amazing and I bet anyone who started this book likely finished it.” – Shannon, Content Director
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Price: $12
(Mystery)
“My sisters and I just started a sister book club, and this was the first book we read. I loved this heartwarming story surrounding three main characters, one of which is an octopus. The author’s writing style is charming, quirky, and fun to read. Just a warning, it starts a little slow, but then I could not put it down. It was also on the list of another Poosh team member, so we double recommended it!” – Lindsay, Marketing Manager
The Guest by Emma Cline
Price: $16
(Thriller)
“This book lets you finally spend your summer in the Hamptons, as you anxiously watch a young woman pretend to be someone she’s not.” – Alexa, Content Coordinator
Wordslut by Amanda Montel
Price: $14
(Non-Fiction)
“A book about the sexist history of our language probably isn’t the first thing to come to mind when you think of beach reads, but trust me, you will enjoy this book wherever you read it. It’s both hilarious and informative. Amanda is incredibly witty, and she makes this complex topic approachable. At the absolute very least, you’ll leave with some good comebacks for people who try to shame things like vocal fry and profanity.” – Allie, Wellness Editor
Play It As It Lays by Joan Didion
Price: $9
(Fiction)
“This is one of my favorite Joan Didion books. I find myself rereading it almost every summer. It transports the reader to 1960s Los Angeles, following the story of Hollywood actress Maria. It’s sad, witty, and nostalgic.” – Lauren, Social Media Manager
You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero
Price: $9
(Self Help)
“This one is my favorite and a repeat read for me because it really forces you to think about taking accountability in your life and actually doing what you need to do.” – Madeleine, Brand Manager
The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert
Price: $13
(Romance)
“I am a beach reader at best and always prefer something easy to read. I subconsciously gravitate towards romantic comedies, and this book is exactly that with the added bonus of paranormal fiction intertwined into the romance.” – Alix, Senior Brand Manager
Just Kids by Patti Smith
Price: $12
(Autobiography)
“Just Kids explores the depths of a true friendship through good, bad, and life-altering events. Patti has changed the way I view my relationships with the ones I love, and she offers some peace of mind to those seeking a silver lining” – Matt, Sales Account Executive
Sex and Rage by Eve Babitz
Price: $15
(Fiction)
“Eve Babitz is one of my favorite authors, and I particularly love Sex and Rage, a coming of age novel set between LA and New York in the 70s. Sex and Rage’s secondary title is ‘Advice For Young Ladies Eager For A Good Time,’ which I think speaks for itself as to why this book is a perfect fun summer beach read.” – Annika, Assistant Brand Manager
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Price: $16
(Fiction)
“This is the last good memorable book I read. I love an engaging story but have a low tolerance for ‘chick lit,’ and this was the perfect quick read.” – Catherine, Director of Sales/Brand Partnerships
Cribsheet By Emily Oster
Price: $13
(Motherhood)
“”I’m in baby prep mode. It’s my first, so all I’m reading this summer are baby books. Loving Cribsheet so far!”” – Jess, Brand Partnerships & PR
Already read the favorites above? Not to worry, we have the full list of team recommendations divided by genre listed below:
Romance
- It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
- Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover
- Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
- Beach Read by Emily Henry
Smut
- It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
- Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
- 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand
- Yours Truly by Abby Jimimez
Thriller
- Verity by Colleen Hoover
- Relic by Preston & Child
- The Push by Ashley Audrain
- The Teacher by Frieda McFaddon
Self-Help
- The Untethered Soul by Micheal A. Singer
- Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
- New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That’s Got
- It Wrong by Stephanie Harrison
Fantasy
- A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
- Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Autobiography
- Start Without Me by Gary Janetti
- Do You Mind If I Cancel by Gary Janetti
- What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding by Kristin Newman
Fiction
- Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson
- My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
- Brat by Gabriel Smith
Motherhood
- Bringing Up Bébé by Pamela Druckerman
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