My favorite poolside hobby is bookspotting. Strewn among the snack wrappers and suntan lotion, books can always be spotted perched on pool chairs and beach blankets, and I love to see what everyone’s reading. There’s something about diving into a book in the chlorine-scented air with sprinkles of pool water staining the pages that just hits different, ya know? And with kids busy in the pool, headphones and a new audiobook can take you away... at least until the whistle blows for break.

With the dog days of summer upon us, these brand-new July releases are sure to be spotted at a pool near you. From celebrity sports biographies (just in time for the Olympics later this month) to heart-racing romantasy, check out your library this summer and borrow these ebooks and audiobooks for pool days—or any day!

💡 Quick tip: If you know the poolside Wi-Fi is spotty, download the title on the Libby app for offline use. This also works great when traveling in the car or on the plane. Libby will work wherever you go, even abroad, as long as you have an internet connection (or downloaded the title on your device).

*Title availability may vary by library & region.