As the days get longer, neighborhood pools open, and family vacations begin to fill the calendar, summer is a book lover’s time to shine. After all, there’s almost nothing better than a day in the ...

Like your books as dark and unpredictable as a summer thunderstorm? Thrillers are the perfect pick for your next summer read, whether you’re taking it to the beach, on a road trip or inside your ...

Michael Connelly is back with an exciting new novel. PEOPLE can share that the bestselling author will publish a new book this spring. Nightshade, Connelly’s first summer thriller since 2020, will be ...

Ah, summertime. When all you want is a big swimming pool, a cold drink and a page-turning novel. Luckily, this summer’s slate of new thrillers is rich and diverse, with tales of domestic suspense, ...

Stephen King's "Never Flinch" is one of the best beach reads for summer 2025, featuring recurring King character Holly Gibney. Summer is for going to the beach, hitting the pool and soaking up the sun ...

We all know the best book recommendations come from that literary friend, the one who knows every buzzy new release, as well as gems from under-the-radar writers. WBEZ asked seven Chicago-area authors ...

Hello again, fellow armchair detectives. This month, instead of highlighting books only coming out in June, we’re surveying a lineup of thrilling new releases hitting shelves all summer long. Think of ...

Thrillers are the perfect pick for your next summer read, whether you’re taking it to the beach, on a road trip or inside your air-conditioned living room. They’ve got just enough action to keep you ...

Hop on social media in June or July, and you'll probably come across "Summerween" content. The idea of celebrating all things spooky in the dead of summer has picked up steam in recent years, and ...