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Emerson\u2019s alumni<\/strong><\/a> include an array of talented writers and authors, and this summer is the perfect time to check them out. This list covers all genres, whether you gravitate toward romantasy, good old-fashioned literary fiction, or even stories about the bond between humans and dogs. Read through to see which book you should add to your reading list before summer ends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can\u2019t Spell Treason Without Tea<\/em> by Rebecca Thorne ’23<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Rebecca Thorne, a recent MFA<\/strong><\/a> grad and author of several cozy romantasy novels, proudly publishes work featuring LGBTQIA+ characters and diverse casts. Can\u2019t Spell Treason Without Tea<\/em>, the first novel in Thorne\u2019s Tomes & Tea<\/em> series, follows Reyna and Kianthe, two star-crossed lovers who dream of opening a bookshop that serves tea. But when an assassin takes Reyna hostage, Kianthe must use her mage powers to help them escape. In a world that needs more sapphic romance, this novel has all the elements we want: love, a self-centered queen, and dragons. If you\u2019re looking for a series that\u2019s just as comforting as it is compelling, start here!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Atmosphere<\/em> by Taylor Jenkins Reid \u201805<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019ve passed any bookstores lately, odds are you\u2019ve seen this vibrant cover glistening in the window. Taylor Jenkins Reid may have started as a media studies undergraduate at Emerson, but she has become one of the most prominent names in publishing. Reid\u2019s work, including The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo <\/em>and Daisy Jones and the Six<\/em>, has swept the world, and her most recent novel hits that same mark. Published in June 2025, Atmosphere <\/em>takes place during the 1980s Space Shuttle program, and centers on Joan Goodwin, a professor of physics and astronomy who makes a bold decision when faced with an opportunity to join the first women scientists in NASA\u2019s Space Shuttle program. This novel explores the transformative power of pushing society\u2019s boundaries and the role of unlikely friendships. This fast-paced and poignant novel is a perfect summer read.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Backtrack<\/em> by Erin La Rosa \u201807<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Published by Canary Street Press in July 2024, The Backtrack <\/em>is La Rosa\u2019s fifth book! When Sam Leto returns to her small hometown in Georgia, she finds herself overcome with memories of her high school best friend, Damon, whom she had never admitted her feelings for nearly twenty years earlier. As she goes through her old belongings, she finds an old CD player that allows her to move back in time with each passing song, flashing her back to senior prom, graduation, and more, to relive how life could have been different with Damon by her side as more than just a best friend. For fans of rekindled romances with elements of magical realism, this is the summer read for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Dollhouse Academy<\/em> by Margarita Montimore \u201800<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Dollhouse Academy<\/em>, published by Flatiron Books in February 2025, is Montimore\u2019s third book. What does it take to make your wildest dreams come true? This novel, a blend of mystery and dark academia, follows a pair of twenty-two-year-old best friends who join The Dollhouse Academy, an elite boarding school for aspiring actors. In their time there, both girls must overcome resentment, jealousy, and ambition, while discovering haunting secrets from the school\u2019s past. Montimore is a proud graduate of Emerson\u2019s BFA in Creative Writing, and her previous novel, Oona Out of Order<\/em>, is a USA Today bestseller and Good Morning America Book Club pick.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Water Finds a Way<\/em> by Meghan Perry \u201809<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Published by Delphinium Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House Audio, in November 2024, this debut novel will resonate with fans of Kristin Hannah\u2019s The Great Alone<\/em>. The story follows Blake Alvares as she returns to her coastal Maine hometown, a small fishing village, after her recent release from prison. This book tackles both painful legacies and second chances. As a 2025 IPPY Silver Medal Winner and a Newsday and Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler top fall pick, this is a must-read as we head into the cooler months.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lily and the Octopu<\/em>s by Steven Rowley \u201894<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As a nominee for Readers\u2019 Favorite Fiction (2016) and for Reader\u2019 Favorite Debut Goodreads Author (2016), this wholesome read is the perfect accompaniment to a relaxing day on the beach. For Ted Flask, his dog, Lily, is more than a trusted companion; she is someone he can\u2019t live without. But when Ted learns unexpected news regarding Lily\u2019s health, he must come to terms with how they can live life to the fullest together. While this book may cause fits of public displays of emotion, whether sobbing or laughing, you won\u2019t be sorry you picked it up. This story isn\u2019t only for dog lovers, but for anyone learning the art of loving and letting go.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Emerson the Performing Duck<\/em> by Maria D’Arcangelo-Lapides \u201885<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Is this book designed for readers ages six and up? Yes. Do we still love every page? Absolutely. Emerson the Performing Duck has only one dream: to become an Emerson College student and a famous performer in the duck community. Maria Lapides wrote this touching children\u2019s book as an homage to Emerson and Boston, the places where she learned to chase her dreams and eventually became a talent manager. And don\u2019t worry, Emerson the Performing Duck Goes to Hollywood <\/em>is coming soon!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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