Goodreads Members' 15 Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2025
By
Carly Tagen-Dye
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
Goodreads members have voted on their most anticipated books for summer, featuring a diverse range of genres including historical fiction, romance, and psychological thrillers. The article highlights 15 upcoming titles, with detailed descriptions of each book's plot and author background. Featured books include Ann Patchett's 'Whistler' about a chance encounter between a woman and her former stepfather, and Maggie O'Farrell's 'Land' about a father and son mapping Ireland after the Great Hunger.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe Pulitzer Prize finalist's new book recounts the chance encounter between a woman and her elderly former stepfather, who haven't been in contact since a life-changing event.
Tomás and his son Liam are employed by the Ordnance Survey to map the whole of Ireland following the Great Hunger.
From historical fiction to romance to psychological thrillers, Goodreads has determined some of their users most anticipated books for the summer season.
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