"Project Hail Mary" (Kindle Edition), $15. Practically speaking, this meant that genres I included were: romance, chick lit, cozy mysteries, and thrillers. This page-turner is a perfect summertime read. We scoured the shelves to bring you titles that are the perfect summertime distractions and that you wont be able to put downfrom swooning romances to laugh-out-loud comedies to heart-racing thrillers. 13 books66.2k followers. Lightfoot, in her first term, was the first Black woman and first openly gay person to lead the city. Ron DeSantis. Lacie Waldon is back with a new novel after last year's vacation read The Layover. Carrie Soto is a retired tennis player whose record of 20 Grand Slam titles is taken from her, so she decides to come out of retirement at age 37 for one last year. So when a new family moves in next door with two young boys, one of whom has a collection of his own, Amys carefully managed life starts to unravel, prompting her to question why she began to close herself off in the first place. Amazon's Best Winter Fashion is on Sale Right Now. If your perfect beach reads are sizzling romance novels mixed with laugh-out-loud foibles and a dash of fast-paced action, The Bodyguard is calling your name. The sequel, Four Aunties and a Wedding, is available now. Fans of Steven Rowley's Lily and the Octopus and The Editor rejoice! The modern beach read is a fairly recent invention in 2016, The Guardian traced the term back to the 1990s. I want proof of summer on the pages, King told TODAY. THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "Rowley's depth and humor will warm even the most jaded hearts," the Post judged. An influx of the synthetic opioid in the last two years has vexed law enforcement, overwhelmed health systems and affected struggling Native communities. In The Sun Down Motel, Simone St. James gave readers a delightfully creepy noir fiction masterpiece, and in The Book of Cold Cases, she does it again. Fan casting? My only regret is not having read this on the beach outside my cute beach house next to my sexy writing partner slash college rival. And, traditionally, beach reads have been seen as superficial and oftentimes dismissed as less serious compared to other fiction, especially from men, as Vulture pointed out in 2019. The Kellys and the Lees find themselves on an extended vacation when a volcano erupts on their remote island, leaving them stranded for weeks. reread because i need a serotonin boost. Her happiness. Once youve read them all, you can find more gripping titles from our lists of favorite romance novels,best books of all time, young adult novels, fantasy novels, and historical fiction. In The Holiday, a wife surprises her husband of 25 years with a holiday full of Mediterranean sunshine, red rocks and blue seas in an effort to rekindle the romance they had before children. Shelby Van Pelt, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures, on the other hand, is a self-professed member of team hardcover. Van Pelt added, A hardcover book, when resting between uses, makes an excellent platform on your beach blanket for a cold beverage just saying. And for Jean Kwok, author of "Searching for Sylvie Lee," it's "e-books all the way.". For her, it's a plus if there's some humor woven in. 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 . Libby plans a small-town bucket list vacation, which takes a turn when Nora encounters her big-city rival, Charlie. Ford tries to find love elsewhere throughout her adolescence including with a boyfriend who her mother disapproves of. One day, an art collector whose work she has created for years shows up and introduces himself. Of course, things go wrong, but along the way, Katz escorts readers through a dazzling rotation of high-society fetes and venues. As she grows up, Tran also faces pressure to fit in at school and her fathers temper as he slowly becomes increasingly paranoid. In The It Girl, best-selling author Ruth Ware tackles an Oxford campus whodunit. Its a fun, breezy romp through an underground world dripping with gold. A classic beach-reading experience demands a classic beach read -- or two. ", "The Guest List: A Novel" (Kindle Edition), $5, "The Guest List: A Novel" (Hardcover), $12, Months before the latest tale from Laura Dave ("The Divorce Party") was published, Reese Witherspoon and her production company snapped up the rights, and Julia Roberts signed on to star in its series adaptation for Apple TV+. 1. The language is witty, the sexual tension is steamy and the characters growth is something to marvel at. When Southern girl Cate Doty moved to New York City in pursuit of loveand to write for The New York Timesshe finds her natural home in the wedding section, a first step to her own happily-ever-after. The cost of signing a lease has come down across major U.S. cities as competition for renters' money increases. "This is a beautiful, heartfelt novel that sweeps the reader on a journey through Italy. It's not summer without a new book by Jennifer Weiner! Talia Hibbert is the author of contemporary romances. "Best Book of April": Bustle, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan. You'll meet the bride, the groom, the plus one, the best man, the wedding planner, the bridesmaid and more, but don't get too attached -- before you know it, one of them will turn up dead in "The Guest List. But not every exciting, buzzy 2021 . She learns more about her mother than she ever could have expected and rediscovers herself along the way. An Amazon editors' pick as a Best Book of June 2021, "The Other Black Girl" draws from Harris' former workaday life at a top publishing house. Story added by marymichelle on June 7, 2021. A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. I WAS SO IN. A new report warns that, unless aggressive action is needed, the lake could vanish in just five years. Shara leads Chloe, Shara's boyfriend, and the neighborhood bad boy on a bit of a scavenger hunt to reveal her location, and the reason she disappeared. Beach Read straddles the line between women's fiction and romantic comedy, in that while the romance is central, the heroine's journey to find out the truth of her parents' relationship (and her father's relationship with the Other Woman) and her quest to restart her writing career are also central to the story. So, yes, "The Last Thing He Told Me" has juice. The fruit orchards and fresh sea air offer much needed respitebut not as much as the handsome, mysterious farmer she meets. This perfect-for-summer romance even has fireworks! The action unfolds through mediums like diary entries, emails and FBI correspondence. Today, the year's most anticipated reads often come out in late spring. But with her happily-ever-after worldview in question -- she recently found out her parent's happy marriage was a lie and was dumped by a boyfriend who . Romance author Jasmine Guillory shouted out this light-hearted read, giving readers a witty, romantic look into the lives of three sisters who work as wedding planners. The perfect beach read is an easy page-turner that still has substance. The picks are all available for purchase through Amazon, and all boast four-star ratings or higher on the site. Ethan Joella, author of the RWJ pick A Little Hope, said The Shore by Katie Runde is the definition of a beach read. Entertainment Weekly's "MUST List". HarperOne via Amazon. The Daughter of Doctor Moreau offers a beautiful blend of historical fiction, magical retelling, and sci-fi books. As this author-curated list shows, any book can be a beach read. When family outcast Gemma Maybrook decides to return to the flock to take back whats hers, sparks will fly. "Stout has done more than simply chronicle the couple's crimes," Tina Jordan wrote for the Times. Charlie is looking for an escape after the murder of her best friend, a victim of a murderer dubbed The Campus Killer. On the ride, Charlie starts to distrust Josh, wondering if hes actually the killer haunting the college. In Florida, a SpaceX readied a Crew Dragon capsule for launch early Monday to carry another four-man crew to the outpost. In it, a stumbling 30-something whose love life recently imploded returns to her hometown for a summer. Johnson was there when the town of Paradise went up in flames the wildfire, called Camp Fire, would become known as the deadliest in Californias history. 1. Updated on: August 20, 2021 / 4:21 PM Its the first of a new Jill Shalvis series. The coming-of-age story about a North Carolina dressmaker investigating her towns powerful elite will get your heart pounding and mind swirling on any summer vacation. For fans of "From the Corner of the Oval".. Beck is back, baby. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. This Reese's Book Club pick, written by Lucy Foley, is a murder mystery set at a wedding on an island off the coast of Ireland. She now has more than a million followers as she fights to make content creators stick to scientific facts. Bestselling author Marian Keyes has a trove of page-turners, and Charmaine Wilkerson, author of "Black Cake," recommends this one. Qian Julie Wang, author of "Beautiful Country," reaches for a book that conjures up nostalgia and the smell of the sea. The story packs a surprising emotional punch, but I really found myself falling in love with the island and its inhabitants. When Gordon at last reaches the island, Linnea wondersis it possible to love two men at the same time? This unexpected romance follows dating columnist Cleo as she sets out on a "self-coupling" journey in honor of her 30th birthday. Naima Coster, author of "What's Mine and Yours," offers up a short story collection that she said "rocked me to my core.". The new novel by Andy Weir, best known for "The Martian," is about a man who wakes up on a spaceship with no idea why he's there, or who he is. I was wrapped up in this story like Leo and Nora on the porch swing from page 1. Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiance Melissa Turner. Really. Her superpower is matching people up with the perfect book, which she does on her podcast, Blind Date With a Book. "He has tried to understand what motivated the Whittemores. Read on to find out what to read. Nora is strong, independent, and never a victim of her circumstances. Let's face it: Summer books are so worth the wait. It's amazing ergonomic design was way ahead of it's time. As their relationship deepens, both question their motivationsand their notion of what justice for the past might mean for the future. "For me, beach reads are about an escape, but to a safe and familiar place. This debut novel follows 26-year-old Nella Rogers, who is the only Black employee at publishing house Wagner Books. Struggling home renovator Hattie Kavanaugh gets the opportunity to star on a new reality show called The Homewreckers, but the story takes a turn when demo day turns up a mystery. Part travel memoir, part essay, it's a treasure trove of nature writing and gorgeous imagery, perfect for the meditative calm of the beach, Cole said. Majumdar also recommended "Running Out" by Lucas Bessire as an example of absorbing nonfiction. Margaret Renkl, author of the essay collection Late Migrations, provides a recommendation for a shorter beach read. The Sega Dreamcast controller has to be one of the best for any console. Its Me, Margaret,' 'Deenie,' and 'Tiger Eyes,' this book is the return youve been looking for.". Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick, has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. (June 14). Xylazine is "increasingly present" in the nation's drug supply and has been found in overdose deaths from coast to coast. In reality, Brinkley works at Heartbreak for Hire, a secret service that specializes in revenge for jilted lovers, frenemies, and long-suffering coworkers with a little cash to spare and a man who needs to be taken down a notch. The authors describe it as Romancing the Stone meets The Hangover, and you'll understand when you read it! Best Easy, Cheap Dinner Ideas for Your Family. The use of this website means that you accept the confidentiality regulations and the conditions of service. Isolated, Nella befriends Hazel, a new employee who is also Black and starts sitting next right to her desk. And yet, she draws vivid pictures of him and recalls specific memories of their time together, until one day she stumbles upon him in a local flower shop. From the author of Blush comes another luscious summer sizzler for your list of beach reads. Oh wait *looks at all the shiny five star reviews*. When she meets heiress Cat Wolff at a summer internship at a magazine, and Cat offers her a chance to be her ghostwriter, Lora drops out of college and accepts. "The Other Black Girl" (Kindle Edition), $13, The first non-fiction read in this rundown, "The Ugly Cry" is Danielle Henderson's story of growing up, as the book'spublisher puts it, "Black, weird, and overwhelmingly uncool in a mostly white neighborhood in upstate New York." Published by Berkley on May 19, 2020. IE 11 is not supported. People Magazine's "People Pick". Book Lovers by Emily Henry. She lives and writes in Cincinnati and the part of Kentucky just beneath it. This one kept me guessing. Lebo's collection of personal essays are structured around fruits, blending culinary facts with details about her life and musings about universal fruits. The hilarious and life-affirming book follows an author as he travels from country to country, trying to outrun pain from a breakup. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the crackdown. I read this book and then read it backwards and then read it bottom to top and then read all the even words and then read all the odd words and then read it underwater. Jessamine Chan, author of "The School for Good Mothers," turns to a gripping modern classic about a group of students studying Ancient Greek and the ways of the Ancient Greeks in a private New England college. A tip, modern technology and a call from a former anthropology student led to the identification of the two men who went missing decades ago. Reminiscent of Oceans Eleven and Baby Driver, this action-packed yet contemplative heist will have readers minds reeling until the last paragraph. In The Eye of Love, readers visit a village by the sea where old flames meet again, and in A Place Like Home, a lonely young woman goes to recuperate in the Scottish countryside after a brief illness. "Original, sparkling bright, and layered with feeling"Sally Thorne, author of The Hating Game 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. If you're new to Christina Lauren, stop what you're doing and read The Unhoneymooners, a perfect choice for a beach read. "Seven Days in June" (Kindle Edition), $14, "Malibu Rising" is the latest novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid. There aren't many options for stealth action on the Dreamcast, but Headhunter scratches that itch nicely. Augustus Everett is an acclaimed author of literary fiction. But with her happily-ever-after worldview in question -- she recently found out her parent's happy marriage was a lie and was dumped by a boyfriend who didn't want to deal with the resulting emotional turmoil -- she's having a hard time writing about romance. Vacation is the perfect time to contemplate, after all. 3. Lora sees Cat's stories for what they are: stories. After she recovers from her initial shock and disbelief, Alice begins to wonder what she'd change about her life if she could. After Carol's death, Katy makes the trip on her own. This time out, Reid spins a story that's set primarily in 1983, and concerns a Southern California family, a house party -- and a raging wildfire. The candidates who did will square off in an April runoff. Now, Toni's making a name for herself in Philadelphia's indie scene. Culled largely from the ranks of Amazon's best-selling books, these 13 recommended beach reads will have you hooked. San Diego psychology professor Dr. Inna Kanevsky gained TikTok fame by debunking mental health misinformation on the popular social media platform. This new novel by Tia Williams ("The Accidental Diva") seems custom-made for beach readers. But when a woman like her motheronly decades youngerbefriends her, a magical, transformative journey begins. Six Days in Rome by Francesca Giacco. And ambition. Ethan Joella, author of the RWJ pick "A Little Hope," said "The Shore" by Katie Runde is the definition of a beach read. The perfect beach reads should take you placespreferably beautiful, romantic vacation destinations. I like to think we all do. I Kissed Shara Wheeler is a YA rom-com by the author of Red, White & Royal Blue and One Last Stop. If you're looking for an out-of-this-world trip this summer, then "Project Hail Mary" may be your ticket. Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis ("Fences") tells her story, as she writes, "from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and . That's why she recommends Lan Samantha Changs "The Family Chao" for a summer read. 1 New York Times bestselling memoir has had celebrities from Reese Witherspoon to Oprah Winfrey raving, with millions of copies sold. After Hurricane Maria devastates Puerto Rico, Elena Vega returns to the island for the first time since her youth to search for her missing father. But when she starts to take the leap herself, she begins to ask her own questions about what it means to truly commit To everyone in the academic world Brinkley left behind, she lost it all when she dropped out of grad schoolso they think. The book is set in the town of Seaside, located on New Jerseys coast, and switches viewpoints between members of a family as they deal with illness and coming-of-age. Whether you're able to make it somewhere near the ocean or you're simply lounging in pajamas under a throw blanket in the air conditioning, we could all use a transportive page-turner now more than ever. The VMU which fits into the top of the controller is outstanding. Soon Cate is thrown into the cutthroat world of the metropolitan society pages, experiencing the lengths couples go to have their announcements accepted and the lengths the writers go in fact-checking their stories; the surprising, status-signaling details that matter most to brides and grooms; and the politics of the paper at a time of vast cultural and industry changes. Jane Green also recommends "Queenie," Candice Carty-Williams' honest, boldly political, and darkly humorous novel about a British woman in her 20s. More about us. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. When their parents retire, the three take over the family business and quickly realize that fairytale weddings are never as smooth as they seem. Little, Brown and Company / HarperCollins(2), 'Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver' by Mary Oliver, 'The Good Left Undone' by Adriana Trigiani, 'The Book of Difficult Fruit' by Kate Lebo, 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette' by Maria Semple, 'Get a Life, Chloe Brown' by Talia Hibbert, 'Let's Not Do That Again' by Grant Ginder, 'Daisy Jones & The Six' by Taylor Jenkins Reid, 'The Key to Happily Ever After' by Tif Marcelo, "On Being Human," by Jennifer Pastiloff and Lidia Yuknavitch, Jenna Bush Hager's June 2022 book club pick is a novel about female friendship, 6 books to read after 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' by Shelby Van Pelt, All of Jenna Bush Hager's book club picks. This funny debut follows Amy, a reclusive artist whose collection has gotten out of control. Praised Publishers Weekly: "This page-turning indulgence hits the spot.". 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