We feel a little badly for books in the summertime. From sand in the spine to a splash of sunscreen on the cover—this FP staffer once left a book outside in a summer thunderstorm (whoops!)—our summer picks often take a hit when the temperature reaches 80. This list features the new books we can't wait to devour and the older ones we keep turning back to, with a preemptive apology for any popsicle dribbles, exploded water bottles, or pages that may get lost at the pool.
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Jisu
The Summer Book by Tove Jansson, translated by Thomas Teal (NYRB Classics)
