Nothing is more important to Belly than her summers, and the people in them. Every June, her family whisks her away to Cousins Beach to join Susannah, plus Conrad and Jeremiah, at their beach house.

We’d like to clear the air about what makes a great summer book. The “beach read” — those delightful romps with pastel-hued covers — tend to get all the attention. And while they’re great, there are ...

Summer is set to deliver some of the year’s most anticipated fantasy books, making it the perfect time to add a few new ...