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10 red-hot Vintage Classics to read this summer 

Keep your TBR list classic this summer with these ten timeless novels that remain perfect for leisurely holiday afternoons or engaging book club debates. 

Aperol spritzes, ice lollies, sunny afternoons spent in the park with friends – some things are just quintessentially summer. Why shouldn’t your TBR hit all the classics, too? 

These ten books are the perfect antidote for any summer reading slumps that come your way.