Surrey's Summer 2025 Reading List: Bestsellers & Hot Picks
As the summer sun graces the vineyards and coastlines of Sonoma County, it's the perfect time to dive into some of the season's most talked-about books. Whether you're lounging by the Russian River or relaxing in your backyard, these titles are sure to captivate.
Fiction Favorites
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
A heartfelt romance that explores love, memory, and second chances.
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
The latest installment in the Empyrean series, blending fantasy and adventure.
Funny Story by Emily Henry
A witty and charming tale perfect for beachside reading.
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
A return to the Hunger Games universe, offering new insights and thrills.
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
A Reese's Book Club pick that delves into family, secrets, and redemption.
Non-Fiction Highlights
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
A transformative guide on embracing change and letting go.
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
An exploration of youth mental health in the digital age.
Every Day with Babs by Barbara Costello
A delightful collection of recipes and stories from a beloved internet personality.
Mind Over Matter & Conscious Transformation
Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza
A deep dive into meditation, neuroplasticity, and quantum potential. For the biohackers of the soul.
The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday
Modern stoicism with real-world bite. When life tests you, this book trains you.
Recovery: Freedom From Our Addictions by Russell Brand
Hilarious, irreverent, radically honest. A recovery manual for humans with big feelings and complicated coping mechanisms.
Nature, Psychedelics & Plant Intelligence
The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
Are plants using us? Pollan explores four species and their manipulation of human desire. You’ll never look at tulips or cannabis the same.
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
Your psychedelic primer. Accessible, well-researched, and unexpectedly moving.
Big Ideas from Bold Minds
Principles by Ray Dalio
Billionaire mindset in handbook form. Systems, structure, and radical transparency for creatives who want to thrive.
The Extended Mind by Annie Murphy Paul
Thinking happens outside your brain. This book proves it—with science.
Existential Moodiness, Mysticism & Mystery
Tales of Ordinary Madness by Charles Bukowski
Dark, dirty, deeply human. Read with a glass of something strong (or some calming tea).
The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson
Part memoir, part science, all poetry. A strange and beautiful look at the mysteries of life via an even stranger fish.
Local Bookstores to Explore
Support local businesses by grabbing these titles at:
Copperfield's Books – Locations in Healdsburg and Santa Rosa.
Readers' Books – A charming independent bookstore in Sonoma.
Treehorn Books – A treasure trove of used and new books in Santa Rosa.
Whether you're seeking romance, adventure, deep insights, or a laugh-out-loud memoir, this list has something for every reader.
Happy reading, Surrey!
