{"id":80129,"date":"2023-08-30T13:00:21","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T13:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=80129"},"modified":"2023-08-30T03:39:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T03:39:30","slug":"best-books-to-read-summer-2023","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/best-books-to-read-summer-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Head Into the Last Long Weekend of Summer With These Fan-Favorite Books"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_80130\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80130\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80130 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/08\/best-books-to-read-summer-2023.jpg\" alt=\"best books to read summer 2023\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">BEVERLY HILLS, CA &#8211; OCTOBER 18: Reese Witherspoon and Candace Nelson attend The Sprinkles Baking Book by Candace Nelson: Pre-Release Party on October 18, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan\/Getty Images for Sprinkles)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>As the sun-soaked days of summer continue to unfold, there&#8217;s no better time to delve into a stack of <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/lisa-taddeo-game-changer\/\">captivating books that whisk you away to new worlds<\/a>, offer thought-provoking insights, and provide the perfect escape. Whether you&#8217;re lounging on the beach, relaxing by the pool, or simply unwinding in a hammock this Labor Day, these top literary picks are sure to make your summer even more memorable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/new-books-summer-reading-list\/\">Here are a few of the best books to read<\/a> as we round out summer 2023, from heartwarming romances to page-turning thrillers.<\/p>\n<h4><em>Happy Place<\/em> by Emily Henry<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80132\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/08\/best-books-to-read-summer-2023-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"best books to read summer 2023\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1511\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a heartwarming romantic comedy about two exes who pretend to still be together for their annual friend group getaway. They still love each other, but they can&#8217;t bear to break their friends&#8217; hearts. Can they keep up the charade for one week, or will their true feelings get in the way? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Happy-Place-Emily-Henry\/dp\/0593441273\/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1693363457&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>READ NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><em>It Ends with Us<\/em> by Colleen Hoover<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80133\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/08\/best-books-to-read-summer-2023-3.jpg\" alt=\"best books to read summer 2023\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1508\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is Colleen Hoover&#8217;s bestselling book to date. It tells the story of a woman who falls in love with a man who is not who he seems. The book deals with themes of abuse, addiction, and redemption. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ends-Us-Novel-Colleen-Hoover\/dp\/1501110365\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>READ NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h4><em>The Last Thing He Told Me<\/em> by Laura Dave<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80134\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/08\/best-books-to-read-summer-2023-2.jpg\" alt=\"best books to read summer 2023\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1517\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This suspenseful thriller follows a woman who tries to piece together her husband&#8217;s disappearance after he leaves her a cryptic message. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Last-Thing-He-Told-Me\/dp\/1501171356\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1693363770&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>READ NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><em>Ugly Love\u00a0<\/em>by Colleen Hoover<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80139\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/08\/best-books-to-read-summer-2023-11.jpg\" alt=\"best books to read summer 2023\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This book tells the story of a romance between\u00a0Tate and Miles, who agree to a no-strings-attached relationship \u2014 but their hearts get entangled. They break their own rules, and love gets ugly. But can they find a way to make it work? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ugly-Love-Novel-Colleen-Hoover\/dp\/1476753180\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>READ NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><em>The Guest<\/em> by Emma Cline<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80135\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/08\/best-books-to-read-summer-2023-5.jpeg\" alt=\"best books to read summer 2023\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alex is kicked out of her summer home on Long Island and drifts through the rarefied world of the wealthy, leaving destruction in her wake while pretending to be someone she isn&#8217;t;\u00a0She is a force of nature, a mystery, and a danger to herself and others.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Guest-Novel-Emma-Cline\/dp\/0812998626\/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1693363875&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\">READ NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"presented-response-container ng-tns-c3514938156-3185\">\n<div class=\"response-container-content ng-tns-c3514938156-3185\">\n<div class=\"response-content ng-trigger ng-trigger-responsePopulation ng-tns-c3514938156-3185 ng-animate-disabled\">\n<div class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<h4><em>Good for a Girl<\/em> by Lauren Fleshman<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80136\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/08\/best-books-to-read-summer-2023-8.jpg\" alt=\"best books to read summer 2023\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1538\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This memoir tells the story of a professional runner who struggles with an eating disorder. It&#8217;s a powerful and inspiring story about overcoming adversity. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Good-Girl-Woman-Running-World\/dp\/0593296788\/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1693363935&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>READ NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h4><em>The Only Survivors<\/em> by Megan Miranda<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80137\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/08\/best-books-to-read-summer-2023-9.jpg\" alt=\"best books to read summer 2023\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1168\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This mystery thriller follows a group of friends who go on a weekend getaway, only to discover that one of them is missing. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Only-Survivors-Novel-Megan-Miranda\/dp\/1668010410\/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1693363962&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\">READ NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"presented-response-container ng-tns-c3514938156-3198\">\n<div class=\"response-container-content ng-tns-c3514938156-3198\">\n<div class=\"response-content ng-trigger ng-trigger-responsePopulation ng-tns-c3514938156-3198 ng-animate-disabled\">\n<div class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<h4>Conclusion<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Summer is truly our favorite time to curl up with a good book. So, before this summer 2023, make the most of your leisure time by immersing yourself in the pages of these captivating best books to read. Whether you&#8217;re in the mood for romance, mystery, or historical fiction, these carefully selected books will transport you to different worlds.<\/p>\n<p>So grab your favorite sunscreen, find a cozy spot, and let&#8217;s get reading!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":42686,"featured_media":80130,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[2563,38,16],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v20.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Best Books of 2023: Your End of Summer Reading List<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for the best books to read to round out summer 2023? 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