June is bringing a packed lineup for book lovers, with fresh new releases, exciting adaptations hitting screens, and audiobooks perfect for long drives or days by the pools. Whether you’re looking for your next great read, something to binge, or just want to keep up with what everyone will be talking about, here’s your guide to everything to read, watch, know, and listen to this June 2026.
Must Re-Read
The Odyssey by Homer
Homer’s The Odyssey follows Odysseus, a Greek hero struggling to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, facing gods, monsters, and endless trials while his wife Penelope and son Telemachus wait for him. The epic is being adapted for the big screen and will hit theaters this July, starring a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and more.
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New Must Reads
Down With The Shipmans by Meg Mitchell Moore
After their mother’s death, the three Shipman sisters reunite at their family’s New Hampshire beach house only to learn that their father plans to sell it. As each sister navigates her own personal crisis, old tensions resurface and the arrival of their father’s new wife forces them to confront what truly matters
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The Lake Club by Lina Patton
When a charming male nanny arrives at an exclusive country club, he quickly catches the attention of wealthy socialite Danika Crawley and hometown returnee Augie Elling, who is trying to rebuild her life after a scandal. As attraction, jealousy, and old secrets come to the surface, the summer begins to unravel the seemingly perfect world of Aldon Lakes.
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The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston
Sophie Drear escapes to coastal Maine for a summer job restoring the gardens of the grand Lilymoor House, only to find herself falling in love with the estate and its residents. When she discovers a mysterious door leading to a hidden garden—and a man trapped inside—she becomes caught up in the secrets of Lilymoor and may be the key to saving its future.
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Whistler by Ann Patchett
When Daphne Fuller unexpectedly reunites with her former stepfather decades after a life-changing event separated them, the encounter forces them both to reflect on the choices, memories, and losses that shaped their lives. Whistler is a moving story about love, connection, and the lasting impact one person can have on another.
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Land by Maggie O’Farrell
Set in 1865 Ireland, Land follows a mapmaker and his young son as they work to document a country still recovering from the Great Famine. When a mysterious encounter changes the father’s life forever, the pair are drawn into a story of family, history, loss, and survival, where the past refuses to stay buried.
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The Missed Connection by Tia Williams
Casting agent Sasha Cruz doesn’t have time for relationships…until she meets a charming stranger on a flight to Paris and loses her chance to get his number. After accidentally launching a company-wide search to find him, Sasha sets out to track down her mystery man, only to find herself increasingly distracted by the handsome detective helping her along the way.
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Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See
Set in 1870 Los Angeles, this historical novel follows three Chinese women whose lives are shaped by hardship, discrimination, and difficult choices. As anti-Chinese violence grows around them, Dove, Petal, and Moon must rely on their courage, resilience, and friendship to fight for freedom, justice, and a better future.
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Summer’s Never Over by Darby Bozeman
Five years after a tragic summer at her family’s camp ended with the death of a close friend, Greer is forced to return to Dread’s Cove following her mother’s death. As old relationships resurface and new questions emerge about what really happened that summer, Greer must confront long-buried secrets and decide whether she’s ready to face the truth.
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Must Watch
Every Year After
Every Year After is the Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel Every Summer After, following Percy and Sam as a their unforgettable summers shape the rest of their lives. As the story moves between past and present, it explores first love, heartbreak, and the choices that keep pulling them back to each other.
The Bear, Season Five
The fifth and final season of The Bear begins after Carmy leaves the restaurant, forcing Sydney, Richie, and Sugar to take control as they face financial pressure, a possible sale, and mounting chaos. As they fight to keep the restaurant alive through one last service, they learn that what truly makes it work isn’t perfection, but the people behind it.
Must Listen
Charity Trickett is Not So Glamorous
A new summer audiobook narrated by Julia Whelan? Sign us up twice. In 1997 Hollywood, Charity Trickett arrives in Los Angeles determined to break into the film industry and work her way up as a screenwriter and producer. As she lands a job at a major studio, she’s pulled into a world of ambition, betrayal, financial stress, and even an FBI investigation that could derail everything.
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