Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Looking for the perfect summer read?
In this special episode of PBS Books Readers Club, hosts Lauren Smith, Princess Weekes, and Heather-Marie Montilla share their perfect picks to binge beachside this summer.
There’s something special about finding the perfect book to bring along on your summer adventures. Discover your next great read with the PBS Books Readers Club. Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy mystery, historical fiction, a richly layered family drama, or a gripping tale of revenge, our hosts have picks perfect for your beach bag, carry-on, or favorite patio chair.
A sneak peek into one of Lauren’s picks: “It's set in the 1920s era Detroit amongst the wealthy, powerful auto families... It's this twisty historical mystery about ambition, power and the dangerous secrets hidden behind one wealthy family's glittering facade. Take The Great Gatsby and mix it with Mexican Gothic… and you have a serious page turner in ‘Fortune of Sand’.”
Explore this featured pick and the rest of the hosts’ favorite summer selections. Plus, come prepared to share your personal picks for this summer in the chat! We’d love to hear what you plan on reading!
Join our hosts on June 24th at 8PM ET for a PBS Books Facebook Live event, on the PBS Books YouTube channel, pbsbooks.org, and the PBS app.
Hosts
@Princess_Weekes
Lauren Smith
Heather-Marie Montilla
VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 INTRO
0:48 One of Us
2:24 The Intrigue
3:09 The Sisters of Book Row
4:21 Take What You Can
6:20 Cool Machine
7:22 Book of Forbidden Words
9:01 Daughter of Egypt
10:07 The Shampoo Effect
11:48 Land
14:00 Fortune of Sand
15:47 A Deadly Episode
17:05 OUTRO
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Looking for the perfect summer read?
In this special episode of PBS Books Readers Club, hosts Lauren Smith, Princess Weekes, and Heather-Marie Montilla share their perfect picks to binge beachside this summer.
There’s something special about finding the perfect book to bring along on your summer adventures. Discover your next great read with the PBS Books Readers Club. Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy mystery, historical fiction, a richly layered family drama, or a gripping tale of revenge, our hosts have picks perfect for your beach bag, carry-on, or favorite patio chair.
A sneak peek into one of Lauren’s picks: “It's set in the 1920s era Detroit amongst the wealthy, powerful auto families... It's this twisty historical mystery about ambition, power and the dangerous secrets hidden behind one wealthy family's glittering facade. Take The Great Gatsby and mix it with Mexican Gothic… and you have a serious page turner in ‘Fortune of Sand’.”
Explore this featured pick and the rest of the hosts’ favorite summer selections. Plus, come prepared to share your personal picks for this summer in the chat! We’d love to hear what you plan on reading!
Join our hosts on June 24th at 8PM ET for a PBS Books Facebook Live event, on the PBS Books YouTube channel, pbsbooks.org, and the PBS app.
Hosts
@Princess_Weekes
Lauren Smith
Heather-Marie Montilla
VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 INTRO
0:48 One of Us
2:24 The Intrigue
3:09 The Sisters of Book Row
4:21 Take What You Can
6:20 Cool Machine
7:22 Book of Forbidden Words
9:01 Daughter of Egypt
10:07 The Shampoo Effect
11:48 Land
14:00 Fortune of Sand
15:47 A Deadly Episode
17:05 OUTRO
Explore our website: pbsbooks.org
Subscribe to our newsletter: pbsbooks.org/subscribe
Join the Readers Club: facebook.com/groups/pbsbooksreadersclub
Support us: pbsbooks.org/donate
Find your next book: pbsbooks.org/bookshop
#SummerReading #BookRecommendations #PBSBooks #SummerReads #BookTube #ReadersClub
#pbsbooks #pbs #author #bookclub #books
