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Personally, I don’t like to read while I’m at the beach. I sit staring at the waves, birds, and watching my kids enjoy the moment. When I hear the term “Beach Read,” I usually think of a book that is pure mind candy — something I can pick up and enjoy without too much thought. For me, books like this are fun to read, lighthearted and witty.
On that note, here are my recommendations for fun reads that made me smile. Since these have been released for a while, you should be able to find a copy of most of them at your local library!
Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin – My review
Must Love Otters by Eliza Gordon – My review
Bridget Jones’ Diary by Helen Fielding
The Life List by Lori Nelson Spielman – my review
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
Each of these books made me laugh out loud! Be prepared for some zany antics from heroines that might make you roll your eyes. They’re endearing, though, in that way that you love a girlfriend for being so different from you.
Have you read any of these?
One lucky Savings in Seconds reader will win a $5 Amazon gift card. Open INT to readers ages 18+. Void where prohibited by law. Good luck!
I like the detective mystery books, I’d recommend the hardy boys
My definition of a beach read is something light hearted and funny.
haven’t read any
I liked the first Shopaholic book but the series went downhill from there.
Thanks for the contest.
The term “beach read” reminds me of a trashy summer novel, something not too long not too short, something very easy to pick up and read or put down and go adventuring, and you dot’s necessarily have to be at the beach, on vacation, or even away from home to read. It’s a book that takes you to a different place in your mind, and you can easily remember your place at any time because of how interesting it is to you.
I have not read any books yet
I haven’t read any of the books you have listed. Many look like I would enjoy them. Beach reads mean to me a book that should be short but entertaining and lively.
The Vintner’s Daughter: A Novel by Kristen Harnisch is a good read.
I haven’t read any books you have listed. The term beach read means to me something light and romantic. Thank you for the chance and the giveaway.
I recommend any Sarah Dessen book!
I read Confessions of a Shopaholic. The term “Beach Reads” to me mean paper backs or soft cover books and they must be a quick read, a book that takes no longer than two days to read.
I just finished reading “The Good Son” by You-Jeong Jeong,( it’s an excellent quick read thriller) on the beach. I can walk to our local beach in 15 minutes.
I like to read fun, light books on the beach. A romantic comedy or a fun mystery is perfect.
I haven’t read any of them. I recommend Kerrelyn Sparks’ Embraced series.
Ive been wanting to read The Life List for some time now. But maybe the first beach day I have I will end up reading it!
The Shopaholic series are the perfect beach read.
I’ve read Confessions of a Shopaholic and Something Borrowed. Sophie Kinsella also wrote Finding Audrey, and that a pretty good read.
The life she wants / Robyn Carr.
Nobody but you / Jill Shalvis.
Reading a beach book: Copper beach by Krentz.
Have read the Shopaholic book and watched Bridget Jones. Love both!
Now reading Trust No One by Krentz.
This book sounds very interesting to me; Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella.
I have not read any books on the list, but would like to read The Life List.
Ive read Bridget Jones’ Diary by Helen Fielding. I really like it!
On a Krentz kick: reading In Too Deep.
A great beach read for me is a page turner that I finish in one day! Thanks for this generous giveaway 🙂
I love cozy mysteries for a good beach read. I am recommending Stephen King’s The Outsider, although it isn’t anything like a cozy mystery!
Good beach books: by Robyn Carr.
To me, a beach read is a book that’s light and fluffy, and won’t make you forget to reapply your sunscreen!
My favorite beach read is a cozy mystery!
I haven’t read any of the books on your list but I love to read suspenseful books.
I have read a couple of the books on your list and I might have time to read some of the others this summer.
The life she wants / Robyn Carr is a good summer read.
Got a new Amanda Quick book from the library today. Such a good writer.
The Armistead Maupin books!
I am rarely on a beach, but I do read a lot. Right now I am working mainly on my TBR list.
I haven’t read any of these. I don’t go to the beach but to me Beach Read’s are fun books that take place in the summer.