2025 summer reading list (fiction & fun) / 27

Missing those childhood summers when you could read for hours without a care in the world? We're bringing back that magic with our favorite fiction, memoirs, and pure escapist reads for those lazy midsummer days.In part 2 of our summer reading series, we're diving into seven categories of books designed for pure enjoyment. We also get honest about how our reading habits have evolved over the years, share what's currently stacked on our summer TBR lists, and challenge each other with book picks we have to report back on.Whether you're craving light entertainment or something that completely transports you to another world, this episode will give you plenty of options for your summer reading stack.✨ Episode Highlights ✨[00:05:00] "The one your book club will actually want to discuss" [00:08:00] "Perfect beach read for lazy days" [00:11:00] "Audio book for your summer road trip" [00:16:00] "I can't put it down page-turner" [00:19:00] "Guilt-free escape" [00:24:00] "Cozy evening read" [00:27:00] "Books that make you want to put your phone away" [00:31:00] What's on our summer TBR lists ✨ Resources ✨📚 Books Mentioned:Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusFirekeeper's Daughter by Angeline BoulleyWe Are The Beast by Gigi GriffisLies and Weddings by Kevin KwanI'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdyEducated by Tara WestoverThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidBreathless by Amy McCullochRomantic Comedy by Curtis SittenfeldVera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. SutantoIona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Claire PooleyA Bit Much by Lindsay RushMilk and Honey by Rupi KaurThe Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi KaurInstructions for Traveling West by Joy SullivanThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. SchwabThe Hour of Land by Terry Tempest WilliamsBeach Read by Emily HenryShades of Magic trilogy by V. E. SchwabRich Girl Nation by Katie Gatti TassinWild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghyGod of the Woods by Liz MooreWe Solve Murders by Richard OsmondSupport the show📩 Get The Finance Girlies newsletter: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/newsletter💻Visit The Finance Girlies website: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/💖Email us your money questions: [email protected]📸Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefinancegirlies/