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I don’t have a beach close to me; however, I do enjoy light summer reads. Or even heavier ones that grab you in a way that you don’t want to stop reading. Here are ten that filled that role for me.
Happy Place by Emily Henry. Fun and sometimes heart-rending story of friends and lovers set during summer.
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. An insane and gripping novel that’s part chick lit and part thriller. It is 100% crazy though.
Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. A fun, sweet, romance between a prince and the First Son of the US President.
Bonus red: Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall. I don’t consider this a beachy read because Luc’s family issues make it a bit heavier, but if you like the above, you might enjoy this one, too.
The Guncle by Steven Rowley. While this can get a little heavy at times, this story about grief and love is hilariously funny and poignant.
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. Another thriller that drew me in and kept me reading because I needed to know.
One for the Money (and the rest of the Stephanie Plum series) by Janet Evanovich. These mysteries are ridiculous and over-the-top, but you can’t help but root for Steph and Lula to nab the FTA’s.
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London. Despite not being a fan of reality television, a romance set during a dating show was intriguing to me. It certainly didn’t let me down.
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood. My first and only Ali Hazelwood novel so far, but I did enjoy the mix of STEM and enemies to lovers (one of my favorite tropes). And the NASA setting only made it better.
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins. Another thriller (I have a type, I admit it) but this one told in alternating timelines. I did enjoy the 70’s timeline a bit more, but overall, it was an engaging read.
Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Not sure if it’s a list by me if there isn’t at least one cozy mystery on the list, so I had to include one full of hijinks and family bonding.
Are any of these on your list this week?
