Actors Reese Witherspoon and Sarah Jessica Parker have both endorsed Tia Williams’ novel Seven Days in June, spotlighting the book as a standout title for this summer’s reading lists.
The romance novel has garnered acclaim not only from the two acclaimed actresses but also from literary critics. TIME magazine included Seven Days in June among its “50 Best Romance Novels to Read Right Now,” while other major outlets such as Marie Claire and PopSugar named it one of the best books of 2021.
Seven Days in June centers on Eva Mercy, a bestselling erotica author, and Shane Hall, an award-winning novelist and Eva’s teenage love interest. Set against the backdrop of a steamy Brooklyn summer, the story explores their rekindled romance, complicated by past wounds and hidden secrets. Unique to the narrative is the pair’s secret correspondence through their writing, adding a fresh dimension to this second-chance love story.
Reese Witherspoon selected the novel for her influential book club upon its release, describing it as “spicy and romantic” and praised its portrayal of “Black intelligence, Black excellence, Black joy.” Similarly, Sarah Jessica Parker—who credits her mother with nurturing her love of reading—highlighted the book on social media, grouping it alongside emotionally rich novels such as Pachinko and The Vanishing Half. Parker noted the book’s “sweeping family stories” and “sumptuous writing” as reasons for her enthusiasm.
Readers have echoed these sentiments, with one Goodreads reviewer calling the book “impeccable” and praising its depth, while another described it as “smart, sharp, witty, raw, sexy, wise, painful, healing, immersive.”
Seven Days in June continues to resonate with fans for its authentic portrayal of love, identity, and joy, making it a must-read for romance enthusiasts this year.
