Find your next beach read

If your idea of the perfect beach day includes a juicy novel and a cold drink, look no further. These apps will help you stock your summer reading list – and maybe even find some fellow readers who love a good plot twist as much as you do.

Save space in your beach bag and show your local library some love with Libby. Use your library card to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. You can download titles to enjoy even when you’re offline, or send ebooks to your Kindle. Use tags to build must-read lists, customize text size and background color, and enjoy read-alongs with your kids.

Your next beach read is waiting in your TikTok feed. #BookTok highlights which romance novels, YA fantasy tales, or mysteries are going viral. From classics like Bridget Jones’s Diary to new releases from buzzy authors like Sarah J. Maas, watch your favorite creators dish on the books they can't put down and share your own picks post-vacay.

With more than a million ebooks to choose from, Fable can help you find your perfect beach read (or five). Rate and review your finished titles and organize favorites into lists for the ultimate virtual bookshelf. Looking for a community? Choose your go-to genres to find clubs moderated by everyone from Reading Rainbow legend LeVar Burton to #BookTok star Sydney Bean, or start your own book club.

Skip the endless message threads and keep your book club on track. Join an existing club or start your own by picking a name, inviting members, and using polls and notes to select titles and schedule future meetings. Discussion guides keep the conversation lively and all your titles stay saved in one shared library. You can even join or host virtual meetings – right in the app.

With personalized recommendations and detailed reviews, Goodreads can help you find your next fave. Spot a pretty cover but unsure if it's your cup of tea? Scan the book to check reviews and add it to your TBR. Track your reading, set goals, and explore titles in your favorite genre. You can even join reading challenges to turn your summer into a page-turning win.