If you’re anything like me, summer is the perfect excuse to reset your reading stack, and this lineup? It’s good. 

First up is "Prestige Drama" by Séamas O’Reilly is one of those layered, smart reads that pulls you in fast. A Hollywood production lands in a small Northern Ireland town, the lead actress disappears, and suddenly everyone has their own version of the story. It’s sharp, a little dark, and honestly such a fun take on how messy truth can be. 

If you’re in the mood for something a bit offbeat, "The Good Eye" by Jess Gibson is a collection that quietly creeps up on you. These stories start one way and then shift into something unexpected, which is slightly eerie, super thoughtful, and the kind you keep thinking about later.

Then there’s "Skin Contact" by Elisa Faison, which feels very now. It follows a couple opening their marriage, but it’s really about connection, grief, and figuring out what love looks like when life gets complicated. Messy, honest, and surprisingly heartfelt. 

And for a lighter, fast-paced pick, "Get Lost" by Justin Halpern is just fun. A daughter teams up with her very chaotic dad to find her missing mom, and it turns into this mix of humor, action, and unexpected heart. 

Trust me, these are the kinds of reads that make summer reading feel like a treat again. Happy Reading!