If this summer had a genre, it’d be a heatwave thriller—too hot to handle, and not enough ice cream in the world! Thankfully, we’ve found a different way to cool down: with book covers and stories so refreshing, they might just make the heat a little more bearable.
Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream by Nicholas Morgenstern
There’s no better way to cool off than with a scoop (or three) of ice cream—and Nicholas Morgenstern delivers. In this book, Morgenstern shares his recipes for creating the perfect ice cream, sundaes, and more!
Just Beachy by Wendy Wax
Going to the beach to cool down? Don’t forget to bring a beach book—and Just Beachy is the perfect choice! Max’s story will have you enjoying your beach trip with a dash of romance and the dream of opening a bookstore by the sea.
Summer Things: How to Draw Books for Kids Featuring Beach Fun, Summer Camp, Picnics, and More by Alli Koch
In between eating ice cream, kids can cool down with Alli Koch’s How to Draw for Kids series—this one focused on all things summer! Her latest book helps kids escape the heat by drawing ice cream, picnics, and more!
Storm Vol. 1: Earth’s Mightiest Mutant by Lucas Werneck, Mateus Manhanini, and Murewa Ayodele
Okay, so this one isn’t technically summer-themed—but who wouldn’t want to spend their summer with a mutant who can control the weather and bring on the breeze? Storm returns in her own series, using her powers to change the weather and save lives.
