25 hot new paperbacks to read this summer, from page-turning thrillers to steamy romances

There’s something about a paperback book that demands to be taken along on a summer adventure. It’s the perfect size for a beach bag, not too heavy a load for your bike basket. They cost less than hardcovers, so there’s less guilt if you drop one into a lake, pool, or hot tub. And there’s nothing like stumbling upon someone else’s left-behind paperback on the bedside table of your weekend rental. Read on for 25 of the hottest new paperback releases — all ready for wherever this summer takes you.