Beach Reads

The heat is on, which means it's time to head north to the beach with more books in your suitcase than a change of clothing! Nothing says beach read like a good romantic comedy . . . or a mystery to get lost in . . . or just some great storytelling. Here's some suggestions for sunny sandy reading.

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Malibu Rising: A Novel By Taylor Jenkins Reid Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9781524798659
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Published: Ballantine Books - June 1st, 2021

Hilary says: "A page-turning, drama-filled, character-driven perfect summer read."


Beautiful Ruins: A Novel By Jess Walter Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780061928178
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Published: Harper Perennial - April 2nd, 2013

Hilary says: "I frequently recommend this book as a smart person's summer read."
Mike says: "This is always my go-to beach read!"


Beach Read By Emily Henry Cover Image
$16.00
ISBN: 9781984806734
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Published: Berkley - May 19th, 2020

A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut engage in a summer-long challenge that may just upend everything they believe about happily ever afters.


People We Meet on Vacation By Emily Henry Cover Image
$16.00
ISBN: 9781984806758
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Published: Berkley - May 11th, 2021

From the New York Times bestselling author of "Beach Read "comes a sparkling new novel that will leave you with the warm, hazy afterglow usually reserved for the best vacations.


The Ladies of the Secret Circus By Constance Sayers Cover Image
$28.00
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ISBN: 9780316493673
Published: Redhook - March 23rd, 2021

A perfect get-lost-in read with the sun beating down on you. Beautiful descriptions of old Paris with a fantastical tale of a mysterious and luscious 1800's secret cirucs, intrigue and romance abound...until the end wakes you from your sunny beach chair with its surprise ending.


Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: Reese's Book Club (A Novel) By Gail Honeyman Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9780735220690
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Published: Penguin Books - June 5th, 2018

A smart, warm, and uplifting story of an out-of-the-ordinary heroine whose deadpan weirdness and unconscious wit make for an irresistible journey as she realizes. . . the only way to survive is to open your heart. 


One Last Stop By Casey McQuiston Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781250244499
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Published: St. Martin's Griffin - June 1st, 2021

From the New York Times bestselling author of "Red, White & Royal Blue" comes a new romantic comedy that will stop readers in their tracks in this magical, sexy, big-hearted romance where the impossible becomes possible as August does everything in her power to save the girl lost in time.


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The Dutch House: A Read with Jenna Pick By Ann Patchett Cover Image
$19.00
ISBN: 9780062963680
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Published: Harper Perennial - January 5th, 2021

The brother and sister who star in Ann Patchett's latest and greatest novel are people you want to sit in the car with, talk some sense into them, and then spend your days in the gorgeous Dutch house they yearn to move back in to.


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Circe By Madeline Miller Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316556323
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Published: Back Bay Books - April 14th, 2020

Perfect perfect book to laugh your way through as you relearn about Greek mythology in the most delightful way: the Greek goddesses have it all over the gods.


The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel By Laura Dave Cover Image
$27.00
ISBN: 9781501171345
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Published: S&S/ Marysue Rucci Books - May 4th, 2021

With its breakneck pacing, dizzying plot twists, and evocative family drama, "The Last Thing He Told Me" is a riveting mystery, certain to shock you with its final, heartbreaking turn.


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It Happened One Summer: A Novel (Bellinger Sisters #1) By Tessa Bailey Cover Image
$15.99
ISBN: 9780063045651
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Published: Avon - July 13th, 2021

A "Schitt’s Creek"-inspired romantic comedy about a Hollywood “It Girl” who’s cut off from her wealthy family and exiled to a small Pacific Northwest beach town... where she butts heads with a surly, sexy local who thinks she doesn’t belong. 


Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy #1) By Kevin Kwan Cover Image
$16.00
ISBN: 9780345803788
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Published: Anchor - May 20th, 2014

"Crazy Rich Asians" is a satirical romantic comedy novel by Kevin Kwan who stated that his intention in writing the novel was to "introduce a contemporary Asia to a North American audience".


The Jetsetters: A Novel By Amanda Eyre Ward Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9780399181917
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Published: Ballantine Books - March 30th, 2021

Can four lost adults find the peace they’ve been seeking by reconciling their childhood aches and coming back together? "The Jetsetters" is a delicious and intelligent novel about the courage it takes to reveal our true selves, the pleasures and perils of family, and how we navigate the seas of adulthood.


With Teeth: A Novel By Kristen Arnett Cover Image
$27.00
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ISBN: 9780593191507
Published: Riverhead Books - June 1st, 2021

A thought-provoking portrait of the delicate fabric of family—and the many ways it can be torn apart.


What Comes After: A Novel By JoAnne Tompkins Cover Image
$28.00
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ISBN: 9780593085998
Published: Riverhead Books - April 13th, 2021

With a propulsive mystery at its core, "What Comes After" offers an unforgettable story of loss and anger, but also of kindness and hope, courage and forgiveness. It is a deeply moving account of strangers and friends not only helping each other forward after tragedy, but inspiring a new kind of family.


That Summer: A Novel By Jennifer Weiner Cover Image
$28.00
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ISBN: 9781501133541
Published: Atria Books - May 11th, 2021

From the bestselling author of "Big Summer" comes another deliciously and perfect beach read twisty novel of intrigue, secrets, and the transformative power of female friendship.


Seven Days in June By Tia Williams Cover Image
$29.00
ISBN: 9781538719107
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Published: Grand Central Publishing - June 1st, 2021

A hilarious, romantic, and sexy‑as‑hell story of two writers discovering their second chance at love.


The Guncle By Steven Rowley Cover Image
$27.00
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ISBN: 9780525542285
Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons - May 25th, 2021

From the bestselling author of "Lily and the Octopus" and "The Editor" comes a warm and deeply funny novel about a once-famous gay sitcom star whose unexpected family tragedy leaves him with his niece and nephew for the summer.


The Guest List: A Reese's Book Club Pick By Lucy Foley Cover Image
$30.00
ISBN: 9780062868930
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Published: William Morrow - June 2nd, 2020

A wedding celebration turns dark and deadly in this deliciously wicked and atmospheric thriller reminiscent of Agatha Christie.


Maisie Dobbs By Jacqueline Winspear Cover Image
$18.95
ISBN: 9781616954079
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Published: Soho Crime - June 3rd, 2014

First in the series about the fictional character Dobbs who is a "psychologist and investigator" in post–World War I London.


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A Deadly Education: A Novel (The Scholomance #1) By Naomi Novik Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9780593128503
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Published: Del Rey - May 4th, 2021

From the author of "Uprooted" and "Spinning Silver" comes the first book of the Scholomance trilogy, the story of an unwilling dark sorceress who is destined to rewrite the rules of magic.
 


The Music of Bees: A Novel By Eileen Garvin Cover Image
$26.00
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ISBN: 9780593183922
Published: Dutton - April 27th, 2021

A moving story that tugs at your heart, gives it all to nature, and has a perfect redeeming ending.


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The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle By Stuart Turton Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781492670124
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Published: Sourcebooks Landmark - May 7th, 2019

A murder mystery novel inspired by Agatha Christie with a dash of "Groundhog Day "and a hint of "Quantum Leap" and "Downton Abbey."


The Jane Austen Society: A Novel By Natalie Jenner Cover Image
$26.99
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ISBN: 9781250248732
Published: St. Martin's Press - May 26th, 2020

Author Pam Jenoff says: "Fans of "The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir" and "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" will adore T"he Jane Austen Society."… A charming and memorable debut, which reminds us of the universal language of literature and the power of books to unite and heal." 


You Should See Me in a Crown By Leah Johnson Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781338503265
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Published: Scholastic Press - June 2nd, 2020

Liz Lighty has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. But it's okay -- Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever: attend the uber-elite Pennington College, play in their world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor.But when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz's plans come crashing down . . . until she's reminded of her school's scholarship for prom king and queen. There's nothing Liz wants to do less than endure a gauntlet of social media trolls, catty competitors, and humiliating public events, but despite her devastating fear of the spotlight she's willing to do whatever it takes to get to Pennington.The only thing that makes it halfway bearable is the new girl in school, Mack. She's smart, funny, and just as much of an outsider as Liz. But Mack is also in the running for queen. Will falling for the competition keep Liz from her dreams . . . or make them come true?


Palace of the Drowned: A Novel By Christine Mangan Cover Image
$27.99
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ISBN: 9781250788429
Published: Flatiron Books - June 1st, 2021

Suspenseful and transporting, "Palace of the Drowned " brings the mystery of Venice, Italy to life while delivering a twisted tale of ambition and human nature.


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The Wicked Sister By Karen Dionne Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9780735213043
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Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons - June 29th, 2021

A who-dun-it in the woods of Northern Michigan complete with cliffhangers and OMG moments that eventually provides a great ending . . . very visual read.