Summer is officially in full swing, and that means it's time to chill out. Whether you're heading out on vacation or hoping to make the most of Summer Fridays, a good audiobook or podcast is the perfect companion. If you're craving an offbeat rom-com, murder mystery, or intimate conversation with a Hollywood legend, Spotify's editors are here to help you find your next summer beach read (or lakeside listen).
Audiobooks:
Going Bicoastal Written by Dahlia Adler
Narrated by Mara Wilson
In this queer YA rom-com, main character Natalya must choose between spending the summer in NYC with her dad (and the girl she's always had a crush on) or in LA with her estranged mom (and, it turns out, a guy she never saw coming). How's a girl supposed to choose? Thankfully she doesn't have to, because in Going Bicoastal, both summers play out in alternating timelines.
Just for the Summer Written by Abby Jimenez
Narrated by Christine Lakin, Zachary Webber, Abby Jimenez
Just for the Summer introduces readers to Justin and Emma, who share a common curse: Every person they each date goes on to find their soulmate the second they break up. So, the pair comes up with a plan: They'll fake-date each other and then break up. Their curses will cancel out, and they'll both go on to find the one. What could go wrong?
In Just for the Summer, set in a cottage on a private island on Lake Minnetonka, discover what happens when a relationship that was supposed to be temporary turns out to be more.
Beach Read Written by Emily Henry
Narrated by Julia Whelan
In Emily Henry's bestseller Beach Read, Augustus Everett is an acclaimed author of literary fiction, and January Andrews writes romance. The only thing they have in common is that for three months, they're living in neighboring beach houses, broke, and bogged down with writer's block. The two struggling authors decide to strike a deal designed to force them out of their creative ruts: Augustus will spend the summer writing something happy, and January will pen the next Great American Novel. Everyone will finish a book and no one will fall in love. Really.
The Midnight Feast Written by Lucy Foley
Narrated by Joe Eyre, Sarah Slimani, Roly Botha, Laurence Dobiesz, Tuppence Middleton
The Midnight Feast takes listeners into a world where darkness stirs under the burning midsummer sun. It's opening night at the Manor, the newest and hottest luxury resort, and no expense small or large has been spared. The infinity pool sparkles, cocktails are being poured with a heavy hand, and everyone is wearing linen. But old friends and enemies circulate among the guests. Just outside the Manor's immaculately kept grounds, an ancient forest bristles with secrets. And it's not too long before the local police are called. Turns out the past has crashed the party, with deadly results.
Swan Song Written by Elin Hilderbrand
Narrated by Erin Bennett
In Swan Song, a $22 million mansion is snapped up by the mysterious Richardson family and everyone in the community is swept into the ensuing high drama. The Richardsons throw lavish parties, flirt with multiple locals, and flaunt their wealth with not one but two yachts. And when their house goes up in flames and their most essential employee goes missing, the entire island is up in arms.
Elin Hilderbrand is the queen of beach reads, and this last book in the Nantucket novels series-with its glittering gatherings, sun-soaked drama, and cast of beloved characters that includes the island itself-shows why.
For more summer reading inspo, head to our Beach Reads hub.
Podcasts:
CounterClock In order to tell the story of a crime, sometimes you have to turn back time. On her podcast CounterClock, investigative journalist Delia D'Ambra digs deep into a mind-bending mystery with the hopes of reigniting interest in a decades-old homicide case.
The Big Picture Whether you're looking for must-see movie reviews, Top 5 rankings, Oscars analysis, or anything else under the Hollywood sun, The Big Picture has you covered. In each episode, hosts Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins are joined by a rotating cast of Ringer colleagues including Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Bill Simmons.
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus Each week on Wiser Than Me, Julia Louis-Dreyfus engages in a funny, touching, personal conversation with an iconic older woman brimming with the kind of unapologetic attitude and wisdom that only come with age. Julia and her 90-year-old mom, Judy, sit at the feet of some extraordinary teachers, including Patti Smith, Carol Burnett, and Gloria Steinem. Tune in to laugh, cry, and get wise.
Couples Therapy On Couples Therapy, comedians and real-life couple Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman gab with their favorite actors and comics about their romantic lives and answer your burning relationship questions with all the wisdom two unlicensed entertainers can possibly muster.
Murder in the Hollywood Hills Kristi Johnson was shopping at a mall in Los Angeles when a man invited her to a photo shoot for the next Bond film. That afternoon, the 21-year-old got into her white sports car and drove to meet him in the Hollywood Hills. She was never seen alive again. In Dateline's latest podcast, Murder in the Hollywood Hills, Keith Morrison takes listeners to the city of dreams for the story of a smooth-talking predator who lured young women into a nightmare with promises of fame and fortune. It's the story of how he evaded justice for years. But most of all, it's the story of a group of women who banded together to lock him up for good.
For more podcast inspo, head to our Essential Travel Listening hub.
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Summer is officially in full swing, and that means it's time to chill out. Whether you're heading out on vacation or hoping to make the most of Summer Fridays, a good audiobook or podcast is the perfect companion. If you're craving an offbeat rom-com, murder mystery, or intimate conversation with a Hollywood legend, Spotify's editors are here to help you find your next summer beach read (or lakeside listen).
