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The Best Summer 2023 Reads (for all ages!)

| June 13, 2023

Cozying up next to a fireplace with a good book is dreamy in the winter, but there’s something extra special about turning pages in the summer. Hammock reading, beach reading, backyard reading, pillow fort reading, and sitting-next-to-an-open-window-with-a-breeze-coming-in reading are just a few of the best ways to dive in… so now, what to read?

Our team scoured the internet for some of the best suggested reading lists for summer 2023 and compiled this helpful list. Happy Reading!!

50 best books for preschoolers
Beginner readers ages 4-6
Kindergarten book list
1st grade book list #1
1st grade book list #2
Diverse summer reading list for ages 7-9
2nd grade book list #1
2nd grade book list #2
3rd grade book list #1
3rd grade book list #2
4th grade book list #1
4th grade book list #2
5th grade book list #1
5th grade book list #2
6th grade book list #1
6th grade book list #2
7th grade book list #1
7th grade book list #2
8th grade book list
Classic summer reads for tweens
Book list for ages 13+
9th grade book list
The ultimate YA reading list
A comprehensive list of book recommendations based on topic
140+ books for PreK to 12th grade
Barnes and Noble's 100 Summer Reads for Adults

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