Dive Into Summer Reads
Today we’re bringing you the inside scoop on the must-reads that are coming to shelves just in time for your Summer cabin retreat.
From spine-tingling thrillers to steamy romances and everything in between, there is something for every outdoorsy reader looking to escape into the wilderness and into the pages of a good book.
I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL by Natalie Sue
For everyone that’s ever spent any time working a job they dislike—or with people they dislike—let us be the first to introduce you to the protagonist of this debut Canadian novel, Jolene.
In I Hope This Finds You Well, we follow an admin worker who accidentally gains access to her colleagues’ private emails and DMs and decides to use this intel to save her job. The author does an amazing job of putting you in a bland corporate office with a believable cast of characters who you end up loving… except Gregory. That guy sucks. (We all have one, eh?)
Hilarious, propulsive, and utterly relatable, this is a book that you’ll want to share with your entire contact list or, at the very least, grab your best friends to buddy read together while lounging around a cabin by the water.
Learn more and pre-order your copy here
THE MIDNIGHT FEAST by Lucy Foley
If you’re looking for a book that will keep you up all night flipping the pages, Lucy Foley’s forthcoming The Midnight Feast should be at the top of your summer reading list.
Set at a luxe coastal retreat with beautifully appointed cabins—yes, it screams “vacation reading”—this deliciously twisty locked-room murder mystery follows five people with different agendas and the secrets they’ll do anything to keep.
Grab your flashlights or headlamps and a notebook to jot down your predictions because this is a book that’ll have even the best armchair detectives stumped.
THE BRIAR CLUB by Kate Quinn
Imagine this: you’re cozied up in a cabin in the woods, the only sounds are the crackling fire and the whisper of turning pages.
With Kate Quinn’s forthcoming release in hand, you’re not just reading a story; you’re unraveling secrets and rooting for powerful women, all while being enveloped in the mystery and charm of a female boardinghouse in 1950s Washington, DC.
Picture the thrill of the McCarthy era’s intrigue blending with the serenity of nature around you—it’s the perfect escape!
Pre-order your copy of The Briar Club, today!
I WILL RUIN YOU by Linwood Barclay
Have you ever been in a life-or-death situation? Had to choose between fight or flight?
In bestselling Canadian author Linwood Barclay’s new thriller, a teacher chooses to stay and fight, preventing a major tragedy at his school. There’s only one problem. His brief moment in the spotlight puts him in the sights of a blackmailer with a score to settle. And it might just cost him everything he loves.
For anyone looking for a book that you can easily finish in one reading session on the dock, I Will Ruin You is a must-add to your TBR.
Learn more and pre-order your copy here
THE AU PAIR AFFAIR by Tessa Bailey
This summer, the bestselling queen of romance Tessa Bailey brings us the spicy hockey romance we’ve all been waiting for: The Au Pair Affair.
Following a hockey captain and single dad as he falls for his live-in nanny, this has everything we want in a sports romance: grumpy-sunshine/opposites-attract, “he falls first”, age gap, slow burn, and steamy scenes that are guaranteed to make you swoon.
Needless to say, this conclusion to the Big Shots duology will be an instant breakaway hit (pun intended) that readers will instantly fall in love with.
Learn more and pre-order your copy here
ONLY ONE SURVIVES by Hannah Mary McKinnon
There is truly no better way to read Hannah Mary McKinnon’s forthcoming thriller than from the comfort of a cabin.
In a mystery that’s as intoxicating as a backstage pass to the biggest rock concert on the planet, an all-female pop rock group takes shelter in a nearby abandoned cabin after their van careens off an icy mountain road and leaves one of them dead. The nightmare only continues as one by one the band members meet a gruesome end.
Daisy Jones & The Six meets Ruth Ware’s One by One in this twisty thriller that you’ll be raving to your friends about long after the fire dies down.
Learn more and pre-order Only One Survives now
THE DAYS I LOVED YOU MOST by Amy Neff
Calling all fans of The Notebook, Me Before You, and In Five Years!
An unforgettable and deeply romantic debut, The Days I Loved You Most follows Joseph and Evelyn, two childhood friends who fell in love in the summer of 1941. Now, more than sixty years later, these two gather their three grown children to share the stunning news: She has received a tragic diagnosis, and he cannot live without her. So, in one year’s time, they will end their lives together on their own terms.
Pack your tissues if you’re planning to bring this one on vacation because it’s guaranteed to fill your heart and break it too.
Imagine yourself at a cozy lakeside cabin, surrounded by nature’s beauty. The sun is shining, the air is warm, and you’ve got a thrilling book in hand. Summer is all about chilling out, relaxing, and soaking up those vacation vibes. Take a moment to unwind, enjoy the sunshine, dip your feet in the water, and lose yourself in the pages of a captivating summer read. It’s the perfect escape from the daily hustle and bustle
Written by Kristina Jagger with Harper Collins Canada & Rachel Naish Content Photography by Wayne Ferguson