Whether you’re chilling by a beach or pool, taking some vacation, or just enjoying the long and lazy days, summer is the ultimate time to dive into a good book. And since there’s more to imagine when you listen, the ladies of The View are sharing their favorite audiobooks of the summer in a daily segment called “Ladies Get Lit.”

Hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Joy Behar, and Ana Navarro are sharing their summer listening picks on Audible. Check back here daily for the cohost’s personal picks—alongside even more great listening ideas—and come get lit with the ladies of The View!

Sara’s picks

Sara Haines continues the series with her two picks—starting with by award-winning and bestselling author Kristin Hannah. This masterful novel shines a light on the nurses who courageously served during the Vietnam War. Julia Whelan delivers the narration as only she can, and Kristin Hannah adds a special note to listeners. Sara's next pick is by Poppy Harlow and Laura Jarrett, a heartwarming story about a little girl who learns that there is no one color for love. Harlow and Jarrett's narration captivates and resonates with listeners of any age.

Sunny’s picks

Today, Sunny Hostin chose Elin Hilderbrand’s . The title tells all, as the book is a swan song to the author’s renowned summer series based in magical Nantucket. At the center of the story are a 22-million-dollar home and a mysterious family. Award-winning Erin Bennett narrates as she has for previous installments. There’s a bonus—Hilderbrand narrates the last chapter! Sunny also picked , a beautiful love story that takes place in modern Harlem with a backdrop of the glamorous Harlem Renaissance. Narrators Mela Lee and Preston Butler add the magic and passion that will make listeners swoon.

Alyssa’s picks

Alyssa Farah Griffin’s first pick is by Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt. The authors present a framework for understanding the volatile times we’re living in by drawing from the past and present. Keep listening for their interesting, thought-provoking conclusions. Alyssa’s second pick is , a memoir by CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota, recounting her search for a sense of belonging that led her down a gritty path of many experiences, and the bright light she found at the end: home. Camerota also narrates.

Check back daily for more listening recommendations from The View’s Ladies Get Lit series!