Garrett Billings

Summer has finally arrived and it’s the perfect time to grab a spine-tingling and addictive thriller to read by the beach or poolside. Whether you want to transport yourself to California in the 1960s and help three unlikely friends hunt a serial killer, dive into the 1980s in Texas for mean girls and murder or get lost in a doppelgänger dilemma with deadly consequences, here are the best thrillers so far of 2026 perfect to throw into your beach bag! Jackie Swift is no stranger to ambition.

With the success of shows like Heated Rivalry and queer media, Pride Month 2026 is truly a time to celebrate. If you’re missing your favorite male/male hockey romance and need a fix, here are some queer sports romances to keep you fed until season two (and hopefully more) are back on your screens soon. Being gay has never been a big deal to pro-tennis player Austin, who came out in high school.

What perfect way to celebrate summer than to get together for some vitamin D with your book besties? If you’re looking for something to dive into this summer, check out these 2026 summer releases perfect for your book club! Ina, a successful literary scholar with a stable life, finds everything unraveling after an impulsive kiss with a stranger sparks unexpected desire.