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Beach Reading for the Summer of 2023

This summer, pack your beach bag with captivating reads that transport you to new worlds and warm your heart. From thrilling mysteries to heartwarming romances, these books are perfect companions for sunny days by the sea.

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  • This witty and breezy romance novel takes flight as a flight attendant's life takes an unexpected twist during a tropical layover with her nemesis. Get ready for a delightful journey filled with love and laughter, soaring 30,000 feet above…
    BookNew York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2021] — FIC WALDON
  • The adage "you can never go home again" rings true for Persephone Fraser, who feels the weight of her past mistake as she spends her summers in the city, keeping a safe distance from her heart. However, when a phone call beckons her back…
    BookNew York : Jove, 2022. — FIC FORTUNE
  • When a romance novelist and a documentary filmmaker come together to create the ultimate Hollywood love story, sparks ignite, fueling their ambitions to reach new heights in their careers. However, they must navigate the chemistry between…
    BookNew York : Gallery Books, 2023. — FIC LAUREN
  • In the year 1473, a girl named Blanca passes away in a monastery on a hill in Mallorca. As a lively, humorous, and virtuous ghost, she has been observing the monks, townsfolk, and even her own descendants from the monastery, remaining…
    BookNew York : Scribner, 2022. — FIC STEVENS
  • Harriet and Wyn, the epitome of a perfect couple since their college days, have always complemented each other. However, for undisclosed reasons they both choose not to discuss, their bond suddenly doesn't seem so harmonious anymore.
    BookNew York : Berkley, [2023] — FIC HENRY
  • Moments before Owen Michaels vanishes, he manages to slip a note to his beloved wife of one year, Hannah Hall, with a clear directive: "Protect her." Although Hannah is filled with confusion and fear, she instantly understands the…
    BookNew York : Simon & Schuster, 2021. — FIC DAVE
  • Just assigned to the Bellair Police Department, Officer Nora Martin trains for the job under the guidance of Detective Murphy. Despite the grumbling from her male colleagues about diversity hires, Nora strives to remain focused. It is…
    BookNew York : MCD, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2023. — FIC JENNETT
  • Natural Beauty follows the captivating journey of a young musician as she navigates the realms of an elite, beauty-obsessed society.
    Book[New York] : Dutton, [2023] — FIC HUANG
  • "Mika in Real Life" is a touching and heartfelt tale that delves into the realms of parenthood, grief, and second chances. It paints a beautiful and poignant picture of these intertwined themes, capturing the essence of life's complexities…
    BookNew York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2022] — FIC JEAN
  • Jasmin Iolani Hakes' talent shines brightly as she presents a courageous act of resistance against colonization in an awe-inspiring epic love song dedicated to the native Hawaiian people. This remarkable work promises to ignite a…
    BookNew York, NY : HarperVia, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2023] — FIC HAKES
  • Tell Me Everything is an extraordinary memoir that follows Minka Kelly's journey, transcending childhood trauma and neglect to embrace a life defined by resilience and optimism.
    BookNew York : Henry Holt and Company, 2023. — B KELLY 2023