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Ahhh… the beach.
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So, I don’t really care for the beach. (Cue gasps of outrage) Well, to be more specific I don’t really care for the sun and the sun and the beach usually go hand in hand. Beaches are beautiful but the only way I can appreciate it is if it’s nice and overcast or if I’m hiding under a very large umbrella. But when I think of ‘beach reads’ I think of something romantic and something with a little humor and sometimes something with a hint of paranormal. Here are a few of my favorites:
Hex Hall (Hex Hall #1) by Rachel Hawkins {Purchase}
Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie & Bob Mayer {Purchase}
Here I Go Again by Jen Lancaster {Purchase}
Craving Perfect by Liz Fichera {Purchase}
Goodnight Tweetheart by Teresa Medeiros {Purchase}
Good in Bed (Cannie Shapiro #1) by Jennifer Weiner {Purchase}
Tempest Rising (Jane True #1) by Nicole Peeler {Purchase}
Queen of Babble (Queen of Babble #1) by Meg Cabot {Purchase}
First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson #1) by Darynda Jones {Purchase}
The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella {Purchase}
What do you like to read at the beach?
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Yay for Meg Cabot and Sophie Kinsella! I could read their books all day long over the Summer! I still need to pick up a book by Jen Lancaster, her books sound like so much fun! Brilliant list Bonnie! 🙂
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Jasprit picked Meg Cabot as well! I loved Nantucket Blue and I think that would be a perfect beach read. Thanks for sharing, Bonnie. 🙂
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I've been wanting to read Hex Hall and I still need to check out Sophie Kinsella
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I've been meaning to read Tempest Rising forever! Perhaps this will give me the kick I've been needing!
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Sophie Kinsella is a great 'beach read' author. I've really enjoyed her books! Great list.
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Agnes and the Hitman!! what a great book
What a fun list! I love Hex Hall and Good in Bed, and the rest are new to me, so thanks! I'm with you, I don't overly love the sun since I burn, but luckily in northern California my beach trips are usually a nice mix of sun and fog, so it's never overwhelming. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I should really check out more from Meg Cabot, especially since I've completely ran out of Sophie Kinsella books to read. 🙂
I haven't read that one yet but it's been getting such fabulous reviews I've added it to Mount TBR. 🙂
Hex Hall is tons of fun! Enjoyed the spin-off (School Spirits) as well. 🙂 Kinsella is definitely worth checking out if you like chick-lit/contemporary.
It's one of my favorites! Lots of fun and the main character is hilarious. Hope you enjoy them if you do pick them up!
hahaha Yes, sand does suck I agree. 🙂
Shopaholic was NOT her best but was still somewhat enjoyable. (Becky was super annoying, right?) I should check out Oregon. I'll add it to my list of potential next vacation spots. 😀
I used to live in Northern California and it never got too hot or too cool since i lived near the ocean… it's way too hot where I live now!
Yes… Good in Bed did have some sad parts. Good point. Honestly, I'm surprised I came up with 10, 'beach' reads is not my go-to genre. lol
Oh yeah, I would definitely take anything written by Sophie Kinsella to read at the beach. Her books me smile all the time. 🙂
First Grave on the Right would be great on the beach!
And, I don't care for the beach either, but for me, it's the sand. I hate that it gets EVERYWHERE!
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I have Tempest Rising on my beach list too — perfect! Good in Bed is one that I thought about — but there are parts that make me so sad… and I don't want to be sad at the beach. 🙂 I'll have to check out a few more of these. Great list!
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Jennifer Crusie and Sophie Kinsella are PERFECT beach reads. I haven't read enough by either. I've never read Weiner before, but so many people read her books. I may have to look into those. In fact, I wasnt to check out all the books on this list! Awesome choices, Bonnie!
I just saw Meg Cabot and Sophie Kinsella on Reader's Den. I have only read the first Shopaholic book and did not care for it but I should try another of her books. I have yet to read a Cabot book, I know gasp. Gotta love Darynda. If you want cool and cloudy beaches try Oregon.
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Haha, your commentary on the beach makes me think you should go to England. One time when I saw Maureen Johnson, she started talking about holidays in England involve going to the beach and sitting in the car because it's raining. :-p
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