{"id":175120,"date":"2023-12-18T08:58:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T22:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/?p=175120"},"modified":"2026-01-15T12:36:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T02:36:41","slug":"booktopias-staff-picks-for-summer-reading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/2023\/12\/18\/booktopias-staff-picks-for-summer-reading\/","title":{"rendered":"Booktopia’s Staff Picks for Summer Reading!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As the temperatures rise and the days get longer, there’s no better time to escape into the enchanting world of books. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, relaxing at the beach, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon in the shade, we have some great books for you to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading recommendations for summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our passionate team of book experts have shared their favourite reads and best recommendations for the Aussie summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Fangirl Down<\/em><\/strong> by Tessa Bailey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“This book was everything and the perfect summer romance. If you like funny situations, the trope of “he falls first”, and of course, spice (it is Tessa Bailey after all) then Fangirl Down is for you!” – Kass Fisher, Comms and Social Media Specialist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buy it here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Bodyguard<\/em><\/strong> by Katherine Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“This book intertwines humour and charm through delightful banter between two endearing protagonists that have been thrust into a convenient yet thrilling relationship.” – Krystal Campbell, Assistant Category Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buy it here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


System Collapse<\/em><\/strong> by Martha Wells<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“I am vibrating with excitement to read the latest instalment in the Murderbot Diaries series! Everyone’s favourite space-faring android is back for more adventures and sarcasm.” – Sam Joice, Head of Campaigns<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buy it here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop<\/em><\/strong> by Hwang Bo-Reum, Shanna Tan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“A book about loving books, filled with comfort and wisdom. The perfect summer read for me!” – Steph Gregor, Assistant Category Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Die For You<\/em><\/strong> by Lauren Jackson<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“This book is perfect if you want something a little moodier during the sunny months. If you love vampires and romance – this is where it’s at. Lauren Jackson is an Aussie author who has perfectly encapsulated the feeling of Mystic Falls from the Vampire Diaries – in an Aussie setting!” – Kass Fisher, Comms and Social Media Specialist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Foul Play<\/em><\/strong> by Fiona McIntosh<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“I love reading crime books in Summer and can’t wait to dive back into the world of Detective Jack Hawksworth” – Shanu Prasad, Non-Fiction Category Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day<\/em><\/strong> by Michael Cunningham<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“This novel is small, glorious and brimming with humanity. The perfect thing to lose a day inside.” – Ben Hunter, Fiction Category Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Woman in Me<\/em><\/strong> by Britney Spears<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“I loved Britney’s raw honesty. A really great book to get drawn into over summer, with Britney’s incredible courage and charming anecdotes to pore over by the beach.” – Steph Gregor, Assistant Category Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buy it here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Heartstopper Volume 5<\/em><\/strong> by Alice Oseman<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“Nick and Charlie continue to hug your heart and it was so great to see another chapter of their story.” – Krystal Campbell, Assistant Category Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunee Side Up<\/em><\/strong> by Sarah’s Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“It’s a terrific book with a killer cover.” – Jon McDonald, Non-Fiction Publisher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Love Theoretically<\/em><\/strong> by Ali Hazelwood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“If you enjoy reading a cute romance in one sitting while relaxing on the beach, Love Theoretically is the one! The romance sizzles in such an interesting STEM setting, and I guarantee you won’t want to put it down.” – Kass Fisher, Comms and Social Media Specialist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The City of Stardust<\/em><\/strong> by Georgia Summers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“Every ingredient in this book sounds like it will make the ultimate masterpiece! Curses, magical underworld, gods, monsters and revenge. SOLD!” – Krystal Campbell, Assistant Category Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (The Hunger Games<\/em><\/strong>) by Suzanne Collins<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“I am beyond excited to get stuck into the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes over summer. Obsessed with the Hunger Games series and this has reawakened my love of the series for sure.” Steph Gregor, Assistant Category Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join us in celebrating the joy of summer reading! Whether you’re a fiction fanatic, a crime lover or a romance enthusiast, our staff picks promise a season filled with captivating stories and endless possibilities. Let the pages turn and the adventures begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check out our podcast, Tell Me What To Read!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.omnycontent.com\/d\/playlist\/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5\/413a2746-13c6-4f80-bf5a-afbf006ca6dd\/68234428-1962-44c9-9f41-afbf006ca703\/podcast.rss<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As the temperatures rise and the days get longer, there’s no better time to escape into the enchanting world of books. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, relaxing at the beach, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon in the shade, we have some great books for you to enjoy. Reading recommendations for summer Our passionate team of book experts have shared their favourite reads and best recommendations for the Aussie summer. Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey “This book was everything and the perfect summer romance. If you like funny situations, the trope of “he falls first”, and of course, spice (it is Tessa Bailey after all) then Fangirl Down is for you!” – Kass Fisher, Comms and Social Media Specialist Buy it here The Bodyguard by Katherine Center “This book intertwines humour and charm through delightful banter between two endearing protagonists that have been thrust into a convenient yet thrilling relationship.” – Krystal Campbell, Assistant Category Manager Buy it here System Collapse by Martha Wells “I am vibrating with excitement to read the latest instalment in the Murderbot Diaries series! Everyone’s favourite space-faring android is back for more adventures and sarcasm.” – Sam Joice, Head of Campaigns Buy it here…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":175139,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":""},"categories":[9,1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/summer-reading-blog-feature.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175120"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/59"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=175120"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175120\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":175710,"href":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175120\/revisions\/175710"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/175139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=175120"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=175120"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=175120"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}