13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan ME
Beach reads celebs are packing for their vacays
Sun, saltwater, and…a seriously good book? Celebs are packing more than just bikinis and sunnies this summer – they're making room for page-turners that are as stylish as their vacation wardrobes.
Whether you're poolside in Positano or lounging in your backyard with a spritz, here are the books that Hollywood's hottest have been spotted reading this season – and trust us, you'll want to throw these in your beach bag too.
Sophia Richie's Summer Stack
📚 What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey
This one's like a warm hug from the queen herself. A collection of bite-sized wisdom from Oprah's column in O, The Oprah Magazine, this book is made for slow, mindful mornings on a balcony with your iced coffee. Each essay serves up big sister energy – think personal growth, gratitude, and learning how to be present, even when life's messy. Whether you're in the middle of a glow-up or just need a little life perspective between dips in the pool, this one gets you.
Buy it on: Kinokuniya, Dhs99,
📚 Smarter by E.M. Austen
We love a book that makes you feel like you've got your life together while reading it. Smarter is part brainy read, part motivational manual – perfect for when you want to soak up sun and knowledge. E.M. Austen breaks down ten lessons to help you feel less frazzled and more focused, with bite-sized hacks and surprisingly relatable stories. Ideal for when you're poolside pretending to be offline but secretly plotting your next big move.
🛒 Buy it in: Kinokuniya, Dhs114,
Kaia Gerber's Bookclub Picks
📚 Early Thirties by Josh Duboff
Josh Duboff's debut novel is a raw, funny dive into adult friendships and the complexities of figuring out who you are in your thirties. Follow Victor and Zoey, lifelong friends in New York, as they navigate careers that seem perfect but aren't, and getting to grips with the reality that growing up isn't exactly what they expected. It's that perfect read for when you're trying to juggle life's uncertainties while pretending you've got it all together.
🛒 Buy it on: Amazon, Dhs100,
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