Celine Edinger curates five summer 2026 book recommendations
German editor Celine Edinger selected five novels for summer 2026 reading. The list includes:
- **Ewig Sommer** by Franziska Gänsler, a climate‑dystopia set in an abandoned Alpine village during a scorching October heatwave. - **Wir kommen zurecht** by Annika Büsing, a coming‑of‑age story about a teenager coping with his mother's mental‑health struggles. - **Glühen** by Theodora Bauer, a lyrical tale of a student seeking escape in the Alps. - **Das letzte Einhorn** by Peter S. Beagle, the 1968 fantasy classic about a unicorn’s quest. - **Die spürst du nicht** by Daniel Glattauer, a romance about two wealthy families on holiday in Tuscany.
Each book offers a distinct mood, ranging from speculative fiction to classic fantasy, and is recommended for casual summer reading.