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The Best New Books to Read in Summer 2024

Summer 2024 is a time for romance novels. But also fantasy books. And literary fiction. And thrillers. Really, there should be no strict parameters around what makes the best “summer book,” or even what qualifies as a “beach read”…


VANITY FAIR

Red, White & Royal Blue Is a Romance Perfectly Tailored for Viral Success

The bubblegum pink cover of Casey McQuiston’s debut novel, about a British prince and an American first son who fall in love, has been all over social media this summer—and that’s no accident.


THE NEW YORK TIMES

For Casey McQuiston, the Message Is in the Details

When it was time to design “I Kissed Shara Wheeler,” this best-selling novelist had a lot of ideas.


TIME

24 New Books You Need to Read This Summer

Summer is just around the corner and those looking for something to read on the beach, by the pool or even indoors are in luck. The most anticipated books of summer 2024 seem to offer something for everyone.


NPR

Love Rides The Q Train In This Supernaturally Sweet Romance

In her sophomore romance One Last Stop, Casey McQuiston has managed to do what no one else has: Make the New York City subway sexy and magical — and make readers feel so five minutes ago for not having our own public transit meet-cutes….


WALL STREET JOURNAL

How ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Became the Unlikely Book of the Summer

It’s a book that blends ‘Veep,’ ‘Parks & Recreation’ and a queer ‘10 Things I Hate About You’—and became a surprise bestseller. How the juggernaut novel spread to every beach blanket


ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

Red, White & Royal Blue sequel in development with original cast, Matthew López, and novelist Casey McQuiston

Throw some cake in your hair and get ready to make history — Red, White & Royal Blue is getting a sequel…


BUSTLE

Casey McQuiston Is In The Business Of Queer Happy Endings

The author behind the beloved romance Red, White & Royal Blue releases her sophomore novel — a sapphic love story with a sci-fi twist.


VOGUE

Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez Are Reuniting for a Red, White & Royal Blue Sequel

The former Prince Charming will be back on screens before you know it, to embody another swoon-worthy royal: the British Prince Henry, in a sequel to the frothy Amazon hit Red, White & Royal Blue


REFINERY 29

Casey McQuiston Is As Attached To Their Characters As You Are

Like many other romance novels, McQuiston's latest involves a deadline in which two lovers must figure out how and if they will end up together…


BUZZFEED

"It's The Most Stressful Book I've Ever Read, And I Couldn't Put It Down": People Are Sharing The Book They Wish They Could Read Again For The First Time

I didn't realize when I started it the impact it would have on me and the understanding of myself because of it…


OPRAH DAILY

Author Casey McQuiston Says They Are Tired of Talking About Coming Out: "I Am Out"

The writer of Red, White, and Royal Blue and One Last Stop says: "I’m no longer interested in performing for anyone but myself."


COSMOPOLITAN

Exclusive: Casey McQuiston’s ‘The Pairing’ Excerpt Serves Us a New Love Story With a Twist

Time to pair your TBR with this new must-read…


US WEEKLY

Red, White and Royal Blue’s Most ‘Magical’ Movie Scene Was Straight From Casey McQuiston’s Book (Exclusive)

Red, White & Blue director Matthew López was able to bring one of the book’s most “magical” moments to screen, and it ended up being his favorite part of his debut film…


POPSUGAR

Red, White & Royal Blue Fans, Get Ready — Casey McQuiston's Newest Book Will Stop You in Your Tracks

When my roommate handed me Red, White & Royal Blue and emphatically said, "Read this," I didn't expect to love it as much as I did. And I mean, I seriously couldn't put the book down…


GLAMOUR

Red, White & Royal Blue Did the Unthinkable. Then It Went Viral

Casey McQuiston’s queer rom-com shocked publishers and romance fans by becoming one of the most universally beloved books of 2019…


PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

McQuiston spoke with PW about growing up queer in an evangelical Christian environment, subverting the rom-com tropes they love, and why they insisted on the book’s pink packaging…

Q & A with Casey McQuiston


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