What to Read After The Summer I Turned Pretty: 9 Beach Reads
What to read after The Summer I Turned Pretty
If you are wondering what to read after The Summer I Turned Pretty, reach for more of Jenny Han's heartfelt coming-of-age stories, then move into breezy adult romances by authors like Emily Henry. The goal is the same swoony, sun-soaked feeling: love triangles, summer settings, and characters who grow with you. Below are picks to fill the post-Cousins-Beach void.
At Liam & Lore, we pair great reads with wearable bookish style. Start with our Summer Reading collection to match your next book with the perfect tee.
Which Jenny Han books should you read next?
If you have not finished the trilogy, continue with the rest of Belly's story, then try Han's other beloved series for more first-love nostalgia. Her books share that tender, summery warmth that made you fall for Cousins Beach. Celebrate them with a TSITP tee while you read, and explore the full Jenny Han collection.
What if you want grown-up beach romance?
When you are ready for adult romance with the same emotional pull, Emily Henry is the natural next step. Her witty, heartfelt stories deliver banter, beach towns, and slow-burn longing. Browse our Emily Henry collection to gear up for your next favorite read.
- More Jenny Han for first-love nostalgia.
- Emily Henry for witty adult beach romance.
- Slow-burn love triangles to scratch the same itch.
- Summer-set stories you can read by the water.
- A matching bookish tee for every new read.
How do you keep the Cousins Beach feeling alive?
Recreate the mood with a beach day, a cozy reading nook, and merch that nods to your favorite stories. A Cousins Beach comfort tee or the Cousins Beach shirt keeps the summer-house magic close while you dive into your next book.
Frequently asked questions
What books are most similar to The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Other Jenny Han series capture the same first-love nostalgia, while Emily Henry novels offer a grown-up version of that swoony summer feeling.
Are Emily Henry books appropriate for younger TSITP fans?
Emily Henry writes adult romance, so they suit older teen and adult readers looking for the next step up.
Can I get merch for these other books too?
Yes. Our Summer Reading and Emily Henry collections feature tees inspired by beloved beach reads.
Find your next read and a tee to match
Keep the magic going by browsing our Summer Reading collection, then pick up an Emily Henry tee for the adult romance chapter of your reading life.