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The best books for summer 2025, as picked by the tTimes and Sunday Times editors

Browse The Times and Sunday Times editor's best summer reads, perfect to be read in the garden or at the beach. From this year's hottest books to timeless classics and tales for children, find your next great book at The Times Bookshop.

Fiction

The editors pick of the best novels to read this summer, including Sally Rooney, David Nicholls, Colm Tóibín and more

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Non-fiction

From memoir to history and politics books, explore acclaimed nonfiction featured in the Times summer reading list

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Poetry

Recommended poetry collections to enjoy this summer, from a nature anthology to Fiona Benson’s witchy verse

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Children's books

The best books for children and young adults to read this summer

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