Ladies Get Lit! 'The View' co-hosts share their favorite summer reads of 2025
There's nothing like kicking back with a good book to disconnect from life's craziness. That's why "The View" co-hosts are sharing their favorite titles for summer 2025, from nail-biting thrillers to relaxed beach reads and nonfiction.
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Whoopi Goldberg's Picks
Never Flinch by Stephen King 37% Off
$20.08 $32
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This crime novel follows Holly Gibney, a recurring character in King's novels, as she assists detective Izzy Jaynes to uncover a potentially deadly threat. After the Buckeye police force receives a disturbing letter threatening to "kill thirteen innocents and one guilty," detective Jaynes has no idea what to think. Meanwhile, controversial and outspoken women's rights activist Kate McKay is embarking on a multi-state lecture tour, drawing packed venues of both fans and detractors set on disrupting her events. At first, no one is hurt, but the stalker is growing bolder, driven by wrath and his belief in his own righteousness.
Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle 30% Off
$20.28 $28.99
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A "synesthetic adventure through food and grief," Lavelle's novel "Aftertaste" explores the idea of having a last meal with someone you've loved and lost. Konstantin Duhovny can't exactly see the ghosts, but he can taste their favorite foods. Flavors of meals he's never eaten will flood his mouth, a sign that a spirit is present. He has kept these aftertastes a secret for most of his life, but one night, he decides to act on what he's tasting. And everything changes.
No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson by Gardiner Harris 53% Off
$14.99 $32
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"The New York Times" public health reporter Gardiner Harris explores the hidden history of Johnson & Johnson in this shocking exposé. After meeting a J & J drug sales rep at the airport and hearing her harrowing story of working at the company, Harris embarked on years of research and investigations, uncovering the unethical business practices and cover-ups that plagued the trusted American institution and largest healthcare conglomerate in the world.
Sunny Hostin's Picks
When I Was Your Age by Kingston Smith & Owen Smith
$15.99
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"When I Was Your Age" was born out of a conversation between comedian Owen Smith and his eight-year-old son Kingston about what life was like when Owen was his age. In the book, "CJ" asks his dad about the "ancient" 1980s and his answers capture the magic of growing up without screens. From square video games, to backyard water hose adventures, and life with no internet. This book is perfect for kids and parents who want to show today's generation what life was like back in the day!
In the Spirit of Ronald E. McNair by Carl S. McNair
$19.17
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"In the Spirit of Ronald E. McNair" is a moving tribute to a hidden figure written by his brother, Carl. McNair was one of the world's first African American space shuttle astronauts. He earned a PhD in laser physics from MIT and in 1978, he was selected to become a member of NASA's elite space shuttle program. He tragically perished along with six fellow crew members aboard the ill-fated shuttle, Challenger.
Sara Haines' Picks
Broken Country by Claire Leslie Hall 42% Off
$16.88 $28.99
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"Broken Country" is a thriller set in a small English town in the 1950s. Beth is happily married to her sweet husband, Frank. But, in a twist of fate, Gabriel, her first love, reappears in her life, forging an unexpected love triangle, sending the village into chaos, exposing secrets of the past, and leading to deadly consequences. "Broken Country" is full of romance, mystery, and passionate twists and turns.
Millie Fleur's Poison Garden by Christy Mandin 34% Off
$12.49 $18.99
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Haines loves reading this book to her kids because it has a powerful message about the importance of embracing your true self and celebrating everyone's differences. The story takes place in boring Glen Garden, where every lawn looks the same, that is until Millie Fleur moves in! Although Millie loves her unique and enchanting yard, the townspeople call it poison, so she takes it upon herself to seek friends who might appreciate her beloved garden.
Alyssa Farah Griffin's Picks
You Belong Here by Megan Miranda 30% Off
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"You Belong Here" follows Beckett Bowery, who has vowed never to return to Wyatt Valley, after tragedy struck the town two decades ago. But when her daughter is accepted to Wyatt College on a full scholarship, she is forced to come face to face with her worst fears and a past full of secrets she left behind. This fast-paced thriller is full of turns you never saw coming, and there's no one you can truly trust.
Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future by Reid Hoffman and Greg Beato 37% Off
$20.15 $32
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"Superagency" changed the way Alyssa Farah Griffin thinks about artificial intelligence by inviting everyone to look at AI through the lens of opportunity. The authors paint a picture of a world where we can solve some of humanity's greatest challenges, from big-scale issues like helping medical researchers find cures for cancer and Alzheimer's to smaller-scale tasks, like customizing learning plans for children.
Joy Behar's Picks
Creative Writing Exercises for Dummies by Maggie Hamand 37% Off
$14.42 $22.99
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This book book is a step-by-step creative writing course designed to help you hone your craft - for beginners, too! The activity-based guide walks you through the process of developing and writing in a wide range of genres including but not limited to, short stories, novels, and creative nonfiction. "Creative Writing Exercises for Dummies" includes writing prompts, exercises, mind maps, flow charts and diagrams designed to get your ideas flowing.
I'll Be Right Here by Amy Bloom 11% Off
$25 $28
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"I'll Be Right Here" follows a young woman named Gazala who emigrates alone from Paris to New York after World War II. But Gazala isn't alone for long after befriending two sisters named Anne and Alma. Her adopted brother, Samir, also joins them in Manhattan and the foursome become an unconventional, multigenerational family. The story takes place over several decades detailing everyday life, sorrows, and passionate relationships.
Ana Navarro's Picks
The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova 51% Off
$8.32 $17
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The Montoya family always wondered why their matriarch, Orquídea Divina, would never leave their home. but when she invites them to her funeral to collect their inheritance, they hope to learn the secrets that she has held onto so tightly their whole lives. Instead, Orquídea is transformed into a ceiba tree, leaving them with more questions than answers. Years later, her gifts have manifested in different ways granting them unexpected blessings and powers. but a hidden figure begins to tear through their family tree, picking them off one by one as it seeks to destroy Orquídea's line. Determined to uncover the truth, her descendants travel to Ecuador—the place where Orquídea buried her secrets and broken promises.
Catalina by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio 52% Off
$13.42 $28
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Catalina is a child who escapes death in Latin America and moves to Queens to be raised by her undocumented grandparents. She is now a senior at Harvard, trying to navigate a world that seemingly has no place for an undocumented immigrant. She infiltrates the school's elite secret societies, craves great romance, and soon learns about the world she was born into but never knew.
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende 44% Off
$10.67 $18.99
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"The House of the Spirits" is an epic multigenerational tale that spans decades. The book explores the lives of the Trueba family in Latin America and blends magic, love and the nations tumultuous political history.
