Beach reads are a special thing for book lovers: the ultimate accessory to the idyllic lazy day by the pool. You've bought the beach bag; ordered the bikini, the trending bucket hat, a face sunscreen and of course the new sunglasses – but now it’s time to run to that bookshop or add to your basket the new books that will transport you to a land far away. Hot Girl Summer is well and truly here – and she is a reader.
For those craving mystery and suspense, immerse yourself in gripping thrillers such as Red Queen, The Guest or Yellow Face, that will keep you on the edge of your beach towel. A new edition of Uncle Paul, originally published in 1959, is an irresistible psychological thriller that takes place amidst deckchairs and sandcastles. And you can get that shot of self-esteem and joy from The Shift, a book of self-care & love from Tinx, the girl everyone wants as their best friend.
Elsewhere, explore tales of passion set against sun-kissed settings with Romantic Comedy, Happy Place, Carrie Sotto is Back and It Starts with Us. There will not be a beach on earth that hasn’t seen a Colleen Hoover, Taylor Jenkins Reid, or Emily Henry book. Science fiction and fantasy enthusiasts can embark on journeys to distant realms: Fourth Wing is the viral Hunger Games meets Game of Thrones sensation that you will be unable to put down.
Finally, connect with characters as vibrant and viscerally real as they get in the more literary The Bee Sting, Tom Lake, and Soldier Sailor: three sweeping, brilliant books that will remain with you for a long time after the plane journey home. Small Worlds and The Lost Daughter are two lyrical, beautiful books, exploring facets of family relationships, and the human experience with incredible tenderness.
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Ahead, the best beach reads to take with you on your next holiday.
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