Show Notes
In this episode of The Bibliofilles, Sophie and Chaya challenge the idea of the traditional summer read and explore whether the best books for summer are really the ones topping every bestseller list.
From literary fiction, Greek mythology retellings, and dystopian classics to romance, thrillers, BookTok favourites, and underrated novels, we share the books we genuinely believe deserve a place on your summer reading list—whether you're relaxing on the beach, by the pool, or curled up at home.
We also dive into the surprising research behind the "summer slide," why children should keep reading during the school holidays, and share some of our favourite books for young readers.
📖 In this episode:
- The biggest summer reading trends of 2026
- Why there is no such thing as the perfect "summer read"
- The most underrated books everyone should read
- Literary fiction worth taking on holiday
- Greek mythology retellings we love
- Romance, thrillers and hidden gems beyond BookTok
- Why summer reading is so important for children
- Our personal Summer TBR (To Be Read) lists
Whether you're searching for summer book recommendations, beach reads, literary fiction, BookTok books, classic novels, or the best books to read in 2026, this episode has something for every reader.
👇 All books mentioned are linked below 👇
The Children of Men
👉 https://link.amazon/B0hMNVNqN
Call Me By Your Name
👉 https://link.amazon/B0bNzpLtk
My Sister, The Serial Killer
👉 https://link.amazon/B07rO0md0
The Neapolitan Novels
👉 https://link.amazon/B0hgHiCPP
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty
👉 https://link.amazon/B09apRAuW
Alias Grace
👉 https://link.amazon/B06zIB6ei
The Remains of the Day
👉 https://link.amazon/B0bBJ2Gm3
Ariadne
👉 https://link.amazon/B0bg48WnC
Welcome to Glorious Tuga
👉 https://link.amazon/B03t1yEaQ
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