Summer is made up of small rituals, enjoying the company of a good book to read under the umbrella is one of them. Whether you’re looking for a quick, fun read or a novel capable of making you think as the sun goes down, this list is for you. <\/p>\n\n
We have selected 10 perfect books to take to the beach<\/strong> for summer 2025, alternating between Italian and international voices, intense novels and light stories, recent titles and established hits. The common denominator? They’re all engaging, well-written and hard to leave halfway through. <\/p>\n\n A wry and brilliant novel that has won thousands of readers around the world. The protagonist Susan Green is a rational, methodical woman who is allergic to emotions. However, when life takes away her certainties, she will be forced to face the chaos of love, motherhood and relationships. <\/p>\n\n Perfect for those who<\/strong> like intelligent comedies with out-of-the-box characters.<\/p>\n\n Set in postwar Italy, this novel tells the true story of thousands of children from the South sent to the North to escape poverty. The protagonist Amerigo sets out from Naples into the unknown, on a journey that will forever change the way he sees the world. An intense, tender and at the same time poignant story that combines historical memory and coming-of-age tale. <\/p>\n\n Perfect for those who<\/strong> like novels set in the past, with unforgettable protagonists.<\/p>\n\n Emma and Dexter meet on July 15, 1988, their graduation day. The novel follows them every year, on the same day, for 20 years. Amid hopes, disappointments, and unexpected turns, their friendship transforms and redefines itself. A romantic story steeped in melancholy and British humor. <\/p>\n\n Perfect for those who<\/strong> love imperfect, true, never predictable love stories.<\/p>\n\n Marco Carrera, nicknamed the Hummingbird<\/em>, goes through a life of pain, love and loss without ever losing his balance. Veronesi constructs an original, fragmentary but powerful narrative where every word carries weight. A hymn to resilience and to life. <\/p>\n\n Perfect for those<\/strong> looking for a profound book to reread even after a long time.<\/p>\n\n Autobiographical testimony of a mother and artist coping with a degenerative disease while caring for her daughter with disabilities. Intimate, lucid and devoid of pietism, this book leaves its mark and won the Strega Prize 2023. <\/p>\n\n Perfect for those who<\/strong> want a read that combines intensity and grace.<\/p>\n\n After the worldwide success of Harry Quebert<\/em>, Dicker returns with a new mystery involving the protagonist Marcus Goldman himself. A seemingly solved cold case reopens after years and nothing is as it seemed. Suspenseful, fast-paced and addictive writing. <\/p>\n\n Perfect for those who<\/strong> like elegant, literary, yet twist-rich thrillers.<\/p>\n\n Inspired by the real-life case of Franca Viola, this novel set in the 1960s tells the story of a Sicilian girl who rebels against her fate as an imposed bride.<\/p>\n\n Perfect for those who<\/strong> love stories of empowerment and strong female protagonists.<\/p>\n\n Winner of the 2022 National Book Award, this choral novel set in a declining American small town is a mix of social satire, psychological introspection and poetry. The protagonist lives in an apartment complex populated by quirky and poignant characters. <\/p>\n\n Perfect for those<\/strong> looking for something original, different from the usual beach novel.<\/p>\n\n An exciting journey through the Japanese seasons and daily life in Tokyo, told by an Italian author who has found a home there. Each chapter is a window into a feeling, a tradition, a poetic detail of Japanese culture. <\/p>\n\n Perfect for those who<\/strong> like books that combine travel and philosophy.<\/p>\n\n Two widowers in a small Colorado town keep each other company at night to combat loneliness. A gentle novel, written with grace and compassion. Short but dense, it moves without forcing. <\/p>\n\n Perfect for those<\/strong> looking for a simple and beautiful story.<\/p>\n\n Have you already chosen your title to take to the beach? Share your tips in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Summer is made up of small rituals, enjoying the company of a good book to read under the umbrella is one of them. Whether you’re looking for a quick, fun read or a novel capable of making you think as the sun goes down, this list is for you. We have selected 10 perfect books […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":231,"featured_media":146203,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1974],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-146205","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beach-vacation"],"acf":{"ochiello":"","livello":false,"prezzo":"","codice":"","idarticolo":""},"yoast_head":"\n1. The Happiness of the Cactus – Sarah Haywood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
2. The Children’s Train – Viola Ardone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
3. Someday – David Nicholls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
4. The Hummingbird – Sandro Veronesi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
5. As of Air – Ada D’Adamo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
6. The Alaska Sanders Case – Jo\u00ebl Dicker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
7. Oliva Denaro – Viola Ardone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
8. The Collector’s Wife – Tess Gunty<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
9. Tokyo all year round – Laura Imai Messina<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
10. Our Souls at Night – Kent Haruf<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n