Looking for your next beach read? Here are this season's most compelling new releases to pack for your summer getaway.

Summer has arrived with sun-soaked days, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/summer-cooling-beauty-sprays-masks-makeup-tools-bodycare-haircare">heat waves</a>, and every excuse to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/shopping/best-triangle-bikinis-for-summer-swimwear-trends-women-shopping-guide">head for the beach</a>. Pack your sunglasses, beach towel, and surfboard—but don't forget a good book. Whether you're in the mood for swoon-worthy romance, an edge-of-your-seat thriller, magical escapism, or a story that captures the spirit of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/art/world-cup-art-installations-nyc-sculpture-soccer-football-fifa">the World Cup</a>, these page-turners are made to accompany long afternoons by the water. From friends-to-lovers and fake dating to the beautiful game, there's a beach read here for every kind of summer.

The Someday Garden, by Ashley Poston, is a whimsical romance set along the coast of Maine, where a gardener uncovers a hidden magical garden while spending the summer restoring a historic estate. Filled with blooming florals, seaside charm, and heartfelt affection, it's a dreamy beach read about healing, hope, and new beginnings.
The Someday Garden, Ashley Poston, $18, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-someday-garden-ashley-poston/1148361621">Barnes &amp; Noble</a>

The Someday Garden, Ashley Poston.

'The Someday Garden'

The Midnight Train, by Matt Haig, is a fantasy novel that follows an elderly man who boards a mysterious train after his death, taking him back through the defining moments of his life. As he revisits the choices that shaped his past, the story explores love, regret, and the enduring question of what might have been.&nbsp;
The Midnight Train, Matt Haig, $20,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Train-Novel-World/dp/0593833376">Amazon</a>

The Midnight Train by Matt Haig

'The Midnight Train'

Score, by Kennedy Ryan, narrates a second-chance romance that reunites a screenwriter and a celebrated musician as they collaborate on an ambitious Harlem Renaissance film more than a decade after their breakup. Think Hollywood dreams, lingering chemistry, and a touch of La La Land's irresistible "what if?"
Score, Kennedy Ryan, $15,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Score-Hollywood-Renaissance-Kennedy-Ryan/dp/1538769654/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0">Amazon</a>

Score by Kennedy Ryan.

'Score'

Our Perfect Storm, by Carley Fortune, is a friends-to-lovers romance that sends childhood best friends Frankie and George on a would-be honeymoon to the misty beaches and ancient rainforests of Tofino after Frankie's fiancé leaves her at the altar. What begins as a last chance to repair their friendship soon becomes a slow-burning summer escape filled with unresolved feelings and undeniable tension.
Our Perfect Storm, Carley Fortune, $20,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Our-Perfect-Storm-Carley-Fortune/dp/059395324X">Amazon</a>

Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune.

'Our Perfect Storm'

The Daisy Chain Flower Shop, by Laurie Gilmore, is a cozy small-town romance that follows a florist whose supposedly cursed flower shop unexpectedly brings her together with a charming newcomer through a fake relationship. Sweet, breezy, and full of feel-good charm, it's the kind of easy beach read that's perfect for soaking up the sun.
The Daisy Chain Flower Shop, Laurie Gilmore, $13, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Daisy-Chain-Flower-Shop-bestselling/dp/0008761477">Amazon</a>

The Daisy Chain Flower Shopy by Laurie Gilmore.

'The Daisy Chain Flower Shop'

Death of the Soccer God, by Dimitry Elias Léger, is a historical fiction inspired by the life of Haitian American soccer player Joe Gaetjens, blending the passion of the beautiful game with a poignant tale of love, fame, and mortality. With Haiti returning to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, there's no better time to experience the tournament’s spirit off the pitch and on the page.
Death of the Soccer God, Dimitry Elias Léger, $16, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Death-Soccer-Dimitry-Elias-L%C3%A9ger/dp/0374619883">Amazon</a>

Death of the Soccer God by Dimitry Elias Léger.

'Death of the Soccer God'

How to Cheat Your Own Death, by Kristen Perrin, features a mystery that weaves together London's glamorous 1960s art scene and a present-day murder investigation through two chillingly connected crimes. Blending family secrets, artistic intrigue, and clever twists, it's an atmospheric whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
How to Cheat Your Own Death, Kristen Perrin, $19, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Cheat-Your-Own-Death/dp/B0FK9XF3S8/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0">Amazon</a>

How to Cheat Your Own Death by Kristen Perrin.

'How to Cheat Your Own Death'

Somebody Worth Killing, by Jessica Payne, is a darkly funny thriller about a suburban mom whose double life as a hired assassin takes a shocking turn when her next target turns out to be her own husband. Twisty, fast-paced, and laced with sharp humor, it's an irresistible pick for readers who like their mysteries with a wicked edge.
Somebody Worth Killing, Jessica Payne, $29, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Somebody-Worth-Killing-Jessica-Payne/dp/059395470X">Amazon</a>

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