There really is nothing better than hanging out by the pool or with your toes in the sand while reading a good book. Here are just a few trending books to add to your summer reading list:

1. "Milk and Honey" by Rupi Kaur

This is the book for both lovers and strangers of poetry alike. Rupi Kaur does a beautiful job of expressing her emotional journey, divided into four chapters, of hurting, loving, breaking and healing. Each poem provides the reader with the ability to relay their own emotional journey alongside Rupi's words and illustrations.

2. "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

Before you watch the series on Hulu, be sure to read the book. It was written in 1986 but has recently gained attention when it was picked up to be filmed last year. It takes place in a future United States with drastic changes to the social order that we know today in order to maintain control of society.

3. "Into the Water" by Paula Hawkins

For those that read and enjoyed "The Girl on the Train," this is a must read. It is by the same author and offers a similar insight into the emotions of the characters presented in the novel. It has only been on bookshelves for a little over month and worth checking out.

4. "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman

With over 12,000 reviews and 4.5 stars on Amazon, it is worth looking into. The novel features an apparently bitter old man named Ove and a young family in a tale to make your heart happy.

5. "Beneath a Scarlet Sky" by Mark Sullivan

This novel provides a different perspective on World War II by following the experience of an Italian teenage boy. For those that love history, romance and suspense, this is the perfect summer read.