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There are things without which it is hard to imagine a summer trip. Comfortable shoes, a phone charger, a bottle of water… and a book that will travel with you.
Moreover, it often happens that more books end up in the suitcase than you can actually read. But that’s not a problem at all. Because a book on a journey is not just about the number of pages. It’s about the opportunity to put your phone aside for a few hours, look out the train window, settle on a terrace, or find a quiet spot in nature and immerse yourself in another story.
It is in summer that reading has a special flavor. Without haste, without the need to "meet a deadline" — simply because it’s interesting to find out what happens next.
We have gathered a selection of contemporary fiction from READBERRY — books for different moods: from romantic stories and detective novels to fantasy and adventure. Perhaps among them, you will find that one story that will become part of your summer memories.
When you want a book that’s hard to put down
There are stories that are perfect for a long journey. You open the first page — and you don’t even notice how the hours pass.
Such are the novels in the series “Catch the Beauty” — “You Belong to Me” and “You Can’t Escape”. These are modern romantic stories with vivid characters, sharp dialogues, and plot twists that keep your attention until the last page. There are strong feelings, conflicts, and that very tension that readers love in emotional novels.
No less captivating is the book “Guilty. My Fault” — a story about love, complicated family relationships, and choices that don’t always have simple answers. The characters in this book are not perfect; they make mistakes, doubt, and try to understand their own feelings.
For those who love the atmosphere of student life, the novel “Very Bad Kings” from the series “Kingston University” will be suitable. Here you will find rivalry, strong characters, intrigues, and heroes that are interesting to observe.
When you want a bit of summer atmosphere
Some books are memorable not only for their plot but also for their mood. They seem to be made for evenings after a busy day.
Such are the novels in the set “My Summer”. These are stories about friendship, growing up, first feelings, unexpected meetings, and decisions that can change lives. Such books are best read slowly — during a break, on the road, or on quiet summer evenings.
When you want to briefly enter another world
Fantasy has a special property — it allows you to leave the familiar reality and find yourself where almost anything is possible.
“Orange Potion” — an atmospheric story where magic intertwines with adventures, friendship, and human emotions. The author gradually reveals the world of the novel, so the book will be interesting not only to experienced fans of the genre but also to those who are just getting acquainted with contemporary fantasy.
When you want to solve a mystery
Detectives are one of the best genres for traveling. They help you quickly switch gears and keep your attention until the very end.
In the novel “Murder Among Friends”, an ordinary meeting of acquaintances turns into a psychological investigation where each character has their own secrets. The author masterfully maintains the intrigue, making the reader change their assumptions until the last pages.
For those who love long book stories, it’s worth paying attention to the series “Raw Gems”. Each book offers a new mystery, but together they create a cohesive world that you want to return to.
When you want stories about real feelings
Modern love novels increasingly talk not only about romance but also about self-discovery, trust, support, and difficult life decisions.
The trilogy “The Shape of Love” by Marina Noimair is exactly about this. The author shows various manifestations of love: romantic, friendly, and familial, as well as how relationships change people.
Fans of contemporary European prose should also pay attention to the novels of Gabriella Santos de Lima. Her characters doubt, make mistakes, and search for themselves — which makes their stories sound particularly sincere.
Among the new releases, it’s also worth highlighting “Until the Sun Breaks”, “Framed Feelings”, and “The Whisper of Lines”. These are books with different plots, but each of them tells about important things: trust, second chances, and the power of human connections.
When you want adventures
For those who love a fast pace and dynamic plots, the trilogy “Burn by Burn” will be a great choice.
The heroes of this series go through dangerous trials, difficult decisions, and situations where they must fight for their beliefs. This is a story for those who want reading with the energy of a true adventure.
Trips come to an end, photos remain on the phone, and good books have the ability to bring us back to certain moments even years later. Sometimes, it’s the story read in summer that becomes forever linked to a specific place, journey, or mood.
Therefore, there should always be room in the suitcase for one more book.
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