Technically, Memorial Day isn't the start of summer (that's June 21st by the astrological calendar), but it definitely feels like the kick-off to the season. Below, we've rounded up six stories getting us excited for the sunny days ahead. Read on for our guides to all the best books, movies, and TV of summer 2026, plus some inspiration for how to get dressed now that sandal season is within reach.
—Izzy Grinspan, digital director
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Whether you love short stories, sci-fi, or classic beach reads, we’ve got a rec for you.
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Whether you love short stories, sci-fi, or classic beach reads, we’ve got a rec for you.
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Snake print, big-toe sandals, woven leather, and more.
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Snake print, big-toe sandals, woven leather, and more.
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Get ready for white shorts, lace, and the perfect black cotton dress.
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Get ready for white shorts, lace, and the perfect black cotton dress.
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Erotic comedies, a Greek epic, and Anne Hathaway versus a dinosaur? This is why we go to the movies.
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Elle Woods, sexy vampires, and dead husbands—oh my.
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Elle Woods, sexy vampires, and dead husbands—oh my.
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Take a cue from Chanel and go iridescent this season.
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Take a cue from Chanel and go iridescent this season.
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