1. "Before We Were Innocent"
If you didn’t know by now, we’re huge Reese’s Book Club Fans over here at Dailybreak. "Before We Were Innocent" by Ella Berthoud follows a group of old friends who come back together and start digging up some skeletons from their past. As they unravel secrets they’d buried for years, their friendships are put to the test and shocking truths emerge. It’s a quick page-turner about how the past can mess with the present in unexpected ways, and makes for a perfect end of summer beach read!
2. "The Unwedding"
If you’re looking for a classic whodunnit, "The Unwedding" is the perfect September BookTok pick for you. This read by Ally Condie spotlights a woman who opts to travel solo on an anniversary trip that was supposed to be spent with her husband. A wedding happening at the resort she’s staying at goes awry when the groom is found dead in the hotel pool, and the woman soon realizes no one is safe. The rugged California coastline setting of this novel makes for the perfect end of summer read, and the wild plot twists make it even better.
3. "Carrie Soto Is Back"
September is not only known for its picture-perfect weather, but also for the hype of the U.S. Open. If you’re a tennis fan and haven’t picked up Taylor Jenkins Reid’s "Carrie Soto Is Back" yet, where have you been? Regardless, it’s never too late to hop on the TJR bandwagon, and this novel centering a retired tennis professional who decides to come out of retirement to defend her record is the perfect way to start. Whether you have tickets to the U.S. Open this year or will be watching from the comfort of your humble abode, this popular BookTok pick is perfectly on theme for September.
4. "One Italian Summer"
If you don’t want to let go of your Euro summer dreams just yet, "One Italian Summer" by Rebecca Serle will transport you back to the south of Italy this September. As a young woman explores charming Italian towns, indulges in local cuisine and soaks in breathtaking landscapes, readers find themselves thrown into a journey of self-discovery and healing. This BookTok pick beautifully weaves together themes of grief and personal growth within the magic of southern Italy and will have you in a puddle of tears of sadness and joy by the last page.
5. "The Five-Star Weekend"
We couldn’t complete this list without an Elin Hildebrand pick, and September in Nantucket is one of the most picturesque months on the island. Whether you’ll be diving into this read while soaking up those last months of New England sun or cozied up under a blanket, "The Five-Star Weekend" is a lovely end of summer book choice. Hildebrand has the magic ability to make each one of her characters complex, which makes for the ideal friendship story. Trust us, after this read, you’ll want to plan a trip to Nantucket this summer with your besties!
6. "Beach Read"
Another queen of quintessential beach reads is Emily Henry, who wrote the iconic "Beach Read" itself! If you love reading stories centered around authors themselves, you’re in the right place. This is an especially good choice for a super light read for those of us who love a feel good, rom-com read. Emily Henry has a plethora of immaculate beach reads that will send the summer off in the sweetest way, but "Beach Read" is an objective favorite of ours. Try it out and let us know what you think!