20 Best Beach Reads of 2022 That Are Perfect for Your Summer Vacation

Your dream beach vacation is booked, and you have your perfect summer getaway sandals, a cute beach bag, and clever beach Instagram captions all at the ready. There's only one thing missing from this picture: a few good beach reads! Sure, you can read a sweet summer romance or page-turning thriller any time of the year, but there's something extra special about cracking one open while lounging on a warm beach. To ensure a summer of fantastic reading, ahead you'll find some of the best summer books of 2022 to add to your list ASAP. There are romance novels to sweep your off your feet, intense thrillers to keep you hooked, and hilarious rom-coms to make things light.

For swoon-worthy romantic tales, books like Husband Material and The War of Two Queens are just what you'll want to add to your beach bag. There are also tales that take place on vacation in case you're after some escapism while at home, such as One Italian Summer and Book Lovers. And anyone who loves true crime podcasts like Ree Drummond will want to pick up thrillers like Or Else and The Overnight Guest. There are so many good options that you'll want to pick up all of these new summer books right away—and maybe save one for your book club!