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Beach Reads & Bathing Suits: 7 Pairings to Match Your Mood

There’s nothing better than reading by the beach — waves in the background and a great book in hand.

This summer, we’re pairing some of the season’s most talked-about titles with our favorite Helen Jon swimsuits. Because every story deserves a moment — and a look — to match.

©2025 Elin Hilderbrand Illystrations by Meredith Hanson (P)2025 Little, Brown and Company

The Blue Book by Elin Hilderbrand

With Peri Gingham

Author Elin Hilderbrand, the “Queen of the Beach Read”, recently retired from writing her beloved Nantucket-based novels. But this summer, she’s delighted fans with The Blue Book, her ultimate guidebook to visiting Nantucket.

Read it poolside while planning your next coastal getaway. We’ve paired it with our Peri Gingham swimsuits — because gingham is quintessential New England.

(Elin Hilderbrand fans: Don’t miss our exclusive interview with Elin from 2017!)

©2025 Carley Fortune (P)2025 Berkley

One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune

With Jacquard Textured Marine Blue

Looking for a summer romance with emotional pull? This one delivers! Pack it for a lakeside escape and get swept away to Barry’s Bay.

We paired it with our Jacquard Textured Marine Blue swimwear, a print that evokes lakeside reflections and just a touch of mystery.

©2025 Lisa Jewell (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio

Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell

With Eden Rock

Okay, thriller fans, this one will keep you turning pages long after the sun sets. And our Eden Rock bathing suit print, with its abstract black-and-white motif, mirrors the book’s suspenseful twists.

Just the thing for when your beach day turns into a one-sitting read.

©2024 Emily Henry (P)2024 Berkley

Happy Place by Emily Henry

With Textured Lotus Pink

A fan favorite and love letter to enduring friendships, Happy Place reminds us how certain people — and places — bring us back to life.

Our Textured Lotus Pink swimwear is the perfect companion: soft, sweet, and made for rosé-filled afternoons.

©2022 Shelby Van Pelt (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

With Chevron Textured Kelly Green

This sweet novel surprises in all the best ways, just like our Chevron Textured Kelly Green swimwear, bold and vibrant.

It’s a story (and a suit) that invites you to embrace the unexpected — like a bond with a giant Pacific octopus.

©2025 Allegra Goodman (P)2025 Random House Audio

Isola by Allegra Goodman

With Mint

Historical fiction fans will be captivated by Isola, inspired by the true survival story of Marguerite de la Rocque.

The novel’s sea-toned cover pairs seamlessly with our cool Mint swimwear.

©2025 Fiona Davis (P)2025 Penguin Audio

The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis

With Textured Chocolate Brown

The Stolen Queen sweeps readers from the winding streets of Cairo to New York City’s most glamorous party. Join the hunt for a missing Egyptian antiquity, and wear our Textured Chocolate Brown swimwear while you do.

It’s grounded and timeless, just like this richly layered story.

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A truly memorable summer moment begins with the right book and a swimsuit that feels as effortless as it looks. Whether you’re lounging poolside or packing for a faraway escape, let these pairings spark your next trip.

Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram @helenjon — we love seeing what you’re reading (and wearing) this season.

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