Dive into our 2026 Summer Reading Guides

Summer is just around the corner, and those longer, steamier days are ideal for letting your mind wander and exploring new places.

Summertime and stories have always gone hand-in-hand and this year, the Old Town Books team is focused on reconnecting with reading in ways that feel personal and joyful for each of us – and we invite you to join us on that journey.

What does reading mean to you? How does it bring you joy? What makes a book personally meaningful to you?

Whether that means trying a new-to-you genre or author, diving into a familiar theme or topic, or picking up a new title by a beloved author, we want to help.

We’re excited to share our Summer Reading Guides with you to do just that. Each guide – one for adults and one for kids and teens – is full of more than 50 titles spanning genres, topics and ages to fill your days with a new adventure. Whether you’re diving into a stack of beach reads, discovering a new favorite genre, or squeezing in chapters between vacations and backyard days, we've got something for everyone.

We take this process seriously because we know the right book can change someone’s summer. Our goal is to make it easy for anyone to walk into the store and find something they’re excited to read, because summer reading should feel fun, not like homework.

We’re so proud of the Summer Reading Guides that we put together each year, and this year is no exception. We’re so excited you’re joining us for a season full of great books and cozy reading moments.

Don’t forget to stop by the store to pick up your printed copy of our Summer Reading Guides, ask our team for recommendations, and tell us what you're reading and loving this season.