August is well underway already, but as far as I’m concerned, summer isn’t over until the clock strikes midnight on September 22 and the autumn equinox arrives. That means we still have several good weeks left to tear through our remaining piles of summer reading. Either way, we’ve ensured you won’t go forth empty-handed. Below, you’ll find ELLE editors’ favorite 2026 titles for summer reading, including picks from the beginning of the year as well as a few soon-to-be-released titles in the pipeline for August. Whether you’re packing for your next vacation or sunbathing in your own backyard, you’ll have a truly stacked TBR at the ready.