LL FROM THE SHELVES
Build your beach bag now A dozen new novels to launch your summer reading
By Tom Mayer Book jacket art is courtesy of Blackstone Publishing.
With warmer days on the horizon, it’ s the perfect time to start building a summer reading stack. This early-season list spans heart-pounding thrillers, sweeping fantasy adventures, cozy romances, literary fiction and imaginative science fiction— proof that there’ s something new waiting for every kind of reader. Whether you want a pulse-pounding page-turner or a thoughtful story to savor on a lazy afternoon, these titles offer a promising preview of the books readers will be talking about all summer long. Inharmonious( Blackstone) by Tammye Huf During World War II, three young Black men enlist in the Army hoping to serve their country with honor, but their choices reshape the lives of those they leave behind. When one of them is mistakenly enlisted as a white soldier because of his light appearance, he must navigate a complicated identity that affects every relationship waiting at home. As the war ends and America promises opportunity to returning veterans, the characters confront the reality that equality remains elusive, creating a moving story for readers who appreciate historical fiction rooted in family and social
history. Six Little Words( Blackstone Publishing) by Sally Page Kate once dreamed of becoming a painter, but years of routine have pushed those ambitions aside until a mysterious note quoting Shakespeare appears on a café bulletin board. As new lines appear each day, curiosity draws Kate and a retired teacher named Bardy into a quiet search for the person behind the messages. Their path leads them to a community encouraging people to rediscover creativity and courage, a story likely to resonate with readers who enjoy uplifting novels about friendship, creativity and second chances. The Hard Line( Berkley) by Mark Greaney Elite operative Court Gentry is used to hunting dangerous enemies, but this time he discovers he is the one being hunted. As attacks against intelligence personnel spread around the world, he and his covert team scramble to uncover who is orchestrating the strikes before more lives are lost. The danger turns personal when a legendary assassin with a vendetta from the past enters the chase, making this
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Summer 2026 \\ Limestone LIFE