Chanel Cleeton’s Recommended Summer Reads

This stunning, poignant novel beautifully navigates complex family relationships and questions of love and identity. A Place for Us stayed with me long after I finished reading and has become a beloved favorite.

And They Called It Camelot is an extraordinary, richly researched homage to the life of the indomitable Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. This is historical fiction at its best!

A gothic masterpiece set in a mysterious mansion in the Mexican countryside, Mexican Gothic is a twisty, atmospheric delight. Once I started reading, I could not stop as I was swept up by Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s evocative storytelling.

Fun, witty, and heartfelt, Alexa Martin writes characters you instantly fall in love with and who feel like friends. The first book in the fabulous Playbook series, Intercepted is the perfect read if you’re looking for a novel that will make you swoon, tug at your heartstrings, and fill you with joy.

The first book in an utterly exquisite fantasy trilogy, The Bear and the Nightingale is a spellbinding novel with a rich setting and fascinating folklore. This is a wholly immersive literary escape that will carry the reader on an unforgettable journey.