The end of May means the beginning of summer (which officially starts on June 21 but who's counting), so that means it’s time to break out the bug spray, grill, and sunscreen.

It’s also time to figure out your next pool or beach read, so we’ve compiled six recently released summer reads by authors with ties to Nashville to get you started.

“Run, Rose, Run” by Dolly Parton and James Patterson | Two masters of their craft come together to tell a story of an up-and-coming country star on the run.
“Her Country” by Marissa R. Moss | Follow the last 20 years of women in country + see how artists like Kacey Musgraves and Maren Morris charted their own successful paths.
“Adventure Dogs” by Fern Watt | Here’s one for the pup: 50+ practical activities for you and your dog, research-backed and fun for every price point and activity level.
“Bomb Shelter” by Mary Laura Philpott | A witty memoir-in-essays about life, death, hope, and fear that will have you crying with laughter — but also just regular crying.
“Fade Up From Black” by Steven Womack | “Music City Murders” P.I. Harry James Denton returns for a classic hard-boiled detective story.
“Abandoned Tennessee Treasures” by Jay Farrell | Ride along on a photography + storytelling adventure through Tennessee’s roads-less-traveled.

Need more recommendations? Stop by Parnassus Books, The Bookshop, or McKay’s to get expert advice from Nashville’s local booksellers. 📚