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Some books are just better when you read them in a bathing suit. (Just kidding! I hate wearing bathing suits.)
How about this instead? Some books are just better when you read them with sand between your toes. Or lounging in a hammock. Or by the light of a campfire.
Ahh…summer reading bliss.
Let’s decide what to read, shall we?
Since we all have different tastes, I’ve decided to give you a megalist of book lists. Yep, this is a list of lists—plus a gallery of my personal favorite summer books for moms at the very end of this post.
You’ll see lists of classic books, romances, mysteries, travel-themed lists, and summer-themed roundups.
Click on the lists that appeal to you, and jot down the titles that capture your fancy.
Also, if you haven’t already, grab your Summer Reading Challenge Printable Pack. It’s free and loaded with fun trackers, book logs, and such. I designed this for you AND your family, so it’s kid-friendly.
22 Summer Reading Book Lists for Moms
These book lists originate with some truly wonderful women from around the world! In addition to finding some great books, I hope that you also find some virtual book buddies to follow.
Please don’t skip 👇
I haven’t read every book on each of these lists—impossible. But I made an effort to include lists by a variety of readers, even those who have tastes that differ from my own. However, I must say that the majority of these lists DO come from sources that I trust, although I can’t endorse every book that you’ll see recommended. Hope you’re okay with that!
If you scroll to the bottom of this post, you’ll see a gallery of books that I have personally read and think are worthy of your poolside reading time. 🙌
7 Books to Pack on Your Next Beach Vacation
By Elsie at Tea and Ink Society
10 Page-Turning CLEAN Beach Reads
By Kristin Wynalda at Big Books Little Ears
The 2023 Minimalist Summer Reading Guide
By Anne Bogel at Modern Mrs. Darcy
Backlist Fiction Books For Summer
By Lynn at From Our Bookshelf
20 backlist favorites from 10 years of the Summer Reading Guide
By Anne Bogel at Modern Mrs. Darcy
My Summer Reading List for Christian Women
By Leigh Ann Dutton at Intentional By Grace
39 New Books To Add To Your Beach Bag For Summer 2023
By Jamie at The Perpetual Page-Turner
By Lynn at From Our Bookshelf
5 Haunting, Suspenseful Summer Page-Turners
By Elsie at Tea and Ink Society
Books to Ignite Your Wanderlust: 12 Books for Armchair Traveling
By Elsie at Tea and Ink Society
An Ultimate List of the Best Beach Reads, According to Readers
By Emma Cubellis for BookBub
The Ultimate Book List for Homeschool Moms
By Jessica at The Waldock Way
Sarah MacKenzie’s Mama Favorites
By Sarah at The Read-Aloud Revival
22 Can’t-Miss Books for Busy Christian Women
By Beth at Smart Mamas Read
17 Classic Novels to Read Based on Your Mood
By Elsie at Tea and Ink Society
A Summer Reading List for the Mom Who Likes Variety
By Mary Hanna Wilson from Celebrate a Book
Christian Books to Read in 2023
By Lynn at From Our Bookshelf
17 Best Clean Romance Novels to Love in 2023
By Beth at Smart Mamas Read
Clean Romance Books and Authors
By Lynn at From Our Bookshelf
Cozy and Clever Books for Teens and Adults
By Hayley at Redeemed Reader
Memoirs That You Can’t Put Down
By Lynn at From Our Bookshelf
12 More Books Like The Hiding Place
By Beth at Smart Mamas Read
Best Page-Turner Books, According to 12 Devoted Readers and Authors
Compiled by me right here at The Book Devotions
Michelle’s Summer Reading Book List for Mom
Here are a few of my personal favorite books that I think pair well with ice cream cones, beach blankets, and camping chairs.
Behold, my personal summer reading book list for mom.
Join the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge
What IS this summer reading challenge that I speak of? It’s a FUN and FLEXIBLE way to read with your family this summer! Printable reading trackers, challenge grids, reward ideas, and book lists. Come join us!
Or skip straight to signing up below! 👇 It’s free, and I’m NOT going to sell you anything!
What’s on your summer reading TBR?
Leave me a comment with the books you’re planning on reading this summer! I’d LOVE to know what’s on your reading radar.
What a great list of both books and book lists! Thanks for including me. I just added at least three books to my to be read list and I only made it through a couple of the lists. Several of the books that you have on your list and have read are ones that I read and loved too. I am currently reading Shell Seekers and am really enjoying it. It is a great book for summer. I can’t believe it took me so long to read it.
I know! Rosamunde Pilcher’s best books are LONG. I have Winter Solstice on my shelf and have yet to read it. I love your book lists, Lynn! Thank you for sharing your reading life!