Breadcrumbs ![13 Holiday Reads LGs Will Love This Summer](https://media.sheerluxe.com/7T4C7jJATPaK37PC5iBpZc4GEzw=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F06%2Fsl-site-assets-300626-thumb-hero-lg-reads.jpg) [Culture](/luxegen/culture) / 30 June 2026 # 13 Holiday Reads LGs Will Love This Summer Summer reading should feel like an escape: something you can dive into between swims, that holds your attention more than your group chat and makes time disappear. Some of this year’s most talked-about books deliver exactly that – from storm-lashed islands and imploding influencer lives to secret romances, messy families and high-stakes thrillers you’ll finish in one sitting. Here are some the LGs recommend you get stuck into… ByEleanor Magill / [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/53075) All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. 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