Which of my beach bag approved titles are in your beach/pool bag, in your suitcase, or on your summer TBR?
10 Beach Bag Approved Titles
As you’re anticipating a day at the beach or the pool, or you’re packing a suitcase, here are 10+ titles you might consider.
I’m linking up today with That Artsy Reader Girl for Top Ten Tuesday. Today’s prompt is Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the Second Half of 2025. I’ve already created a Summer Reading Guide and my Summer TBR. Rather than duplicate too many titles, I’m going rogue and giving book recs for your beach bag! These are books I’ve read that I consider (mostly) “light” reading and easy to pick up and put down for those of you who are lifeguarding children.
All beach bag approved!
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(In no particular order)
Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding by Lian Dolan
Light, humorous, and relatable.
(contemporary women’s fiction)
Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy
Quirky, whimsical, and heartwarming.
(contemporary fiction)
Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones
Reflective, conversational, and transparent.
(essay collection)
The Book of Kindness by Stephanie Butland
Book about books, friendship/found family, and kindness.
(contemporary fiction)
Kate & Frida by Kim Fay
Book about books, friendship, and epistolary.
(historical fiction–1970s)
Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin
New beginnings, book about books, and Paris.
Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee
Inspirational, reflective, and artistic.
(essay collections)
It’s a Love Story or Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan
Likeable characters, thoughtful themes, and witty banter.
(contemporary women’s fiction)
Back After This by Linda Holmes
Witty banter, podcasting, and a big lovable dog.
Come Fly With Me by Camille Di Maio
Glamorous job, friendship, and escape.
(historical fiction–1962)
QOTD:
What book are you packing in your beach/pool bag or suitcase this summer?
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Sipsworth was a good read!
I love a unique and memorable story!
Kate & Frida looks like the perfect Christmas gift for my aunt. *makes mental note* ☺️
Yay! I loved it! Never too early to start a Christmas list!
What a great list! I love anything by Annabel Monaghan, and definitely agree that her books are perfect for a beach bag! 🙂 Come Fly With Me looks really charming.
Come Fly With Me has a small side of thriller! It wasn’t an arc and I forgot to review it. I need to remedy that soon!
These all look really cute and perfect for the beach!
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
Summer reading is fun! Hopping over to read your post…..
Thanks for sharing these, Carol. I haven’t read any of these titles (yet) but they all look like great summer reads!
Happy summer reading! 🙌🌻📚
What a great topic! You should suggest it for TTT! I loved Ordinary Time and I’m looking forward to Kate & Frida
Happy summer reading! 📚🌻
I have several of these on my list to read and have read the Rebecca Raisin. I am glad to see her on a few lists this week.
She’s a dependable author! 🙌📚
I really loved Come Fly With Me!! Fascinating look at the early days of air travel!!
Yes! Unique premise!
Lovely list! I haven’t read any of these books yet, so I have lots to look forward to 🙂
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
Happy summer reading! 🌻
These all look like they could be such fun reads.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/late-2025-most-anticipated-canadian-releases/
All tbr worthy!
You’ve got some great books on this list, Carol. I have Monaghan’s, It’s a Love Story that I hope to listen to as part of my 20 Books of summer.
I love her! Enjoy!