The Summer Reading Ritual 2025

Your invitation to a season of wellness, inspired by sun-drenched moments and literary escape.

Welcome to the very first edition of The Summer Reading Ritual, a free, lovingly curated guide from The Ritual of Reading. This guide is an invitation to slow down, savor the season, and rediscover the joy of reading as a sensory, soulful ritual. From books that evoke the shimmer of light on water to those steeped in nostalgia, travel, gardens, and summertime mood, this guide offers a carefully woven tapestry of recommendations, reflections, and rituals to enrich your summer days.

Inside, you’ll find: a selection of books that pair beautifully with the emotional palette of summer; poetic prompts and seasonal musings; a few literary-inspired escapes through literature; a spotlight on floral inspiration and old-fashioned summer drinks; and ideas for creating small reading rituals under the sun or in the shade of the palm trees.

Inspired by the success of our Advent series, which has become a signature tradition for this community, The Summer Reading Ritual is designed to become its summer counterpart — a new rhythm to look forward to, year after year.

This guide is completely free and will be delivered by email on June 21st, the Summer Solstice — a symbolic threshold into the sunniest, most generous season. Subscribe below to receive it, and let’s welcome summer together, one page at a time.