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: Beachy Reads. I’m reposting a previously published post because it fits this week’s prompt. I should also note that I consider any book you read at the beach a “beach read,” so many of my selections might not fit your beach read definition.
You might also enjoy my Summer Reading Guide and Summer’s One Must Read Book (collaboration.
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)
Love you a Latke by Amanda Elliot
Holiday romance, fake dating, and rural Vermont.
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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The Book Of Kindness sounds just the book for my beach bag. Thanks for this list.
I hope you enjoy it Rosie!
What a fantastic and diverse “Beach Bag Approved” list for Top Ten Tuesday! I love that you have a broad definition of a beach read, and it’s great to see such a mix of genres perfect for summer. This list has some truly inviting titles!
Thanks so much! Why limit ourselves to rom-coms at the beach?!
Fab list, Carol!
Thanks! 🌻
Sipsworth was a lovely read.
So memorable!
I have Sipsworth on my TBR after seeing it on your blog before. I need to get to it. Nice list!
I hope you enjoy this memorable story!
I’ve had Love You a Latke on my TBR for a while now. Looks super cute.
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
I loved it! I hope you do as well!
I love reading light books when I’m on vacation, especially if I’m trying to read them while others are around.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/summertime-vibes-13-book-covers-with-summertime-vibes/
single perspective and a straightforward timeline helps!
Some great recommendations on here.
Rebecca Raisin is one of my favourite authors.
She’s a dependable author!
Good topic! Love You a Latke was so sweet! And Ordinary Time!
Thanks!
The Stephanie Butland book is a great choice!
Loved it!
I must hurry up and read that Kim Fay book! I love seeing Rebecca Raisin’s books on your list too!
I hope you enjoy the Kim Fay book!
A nice variety, Carol. I agree, summer reads can be any genre.
Any book, any time!
What a great list! I love Annabel Monaghan’s books — all absolutely perfect for summer getaways!
Thanks! Love Monaghan!