Summer is here and those holidays you booked in lockdown are approaching quickly which means only one thing, you need to pick the best summer reads to hit the beach with.
As the time approaches and although you’ve had months to plan for it, we know you might not have the essential books ready, but fear not we’ve got you covered with the perfect holiday beach reads.
Counterfeit by Kristin Chen
Endorsed by Reece Witherspoon’s book club, Counterfeit is a story of friendship fraud and feminism. The susceptible Ava Wong becomes involved in an old friend’s counterfeit handbag scheme. It’s an enjoyable, yet subversive, read unravelling as a mystery.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Just about everybody has read this book. A struggling journalist and bisexual narrator recount the life and marriages of a famous Hollywood actress Evelyn Hugo. This historical romance is a tale of ambition, forbidden love and regret. And since we can’t escape this book, why not indulge in it on your holiday?
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
A slow-burning friends-to-lovers story following the two polar opposites Poppy and Alex. This romantic book offers everything you might expect from the genre: intensity, chemistry and heartfelt connection. It’s dreamy and escapist, a perfect accompaniment for a sunny afternoon.
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The Guest List by Lucy Foley
This fun, fast-paced Agatha Christie-Esque thriller is a classic ‘whodunnit’. A creepy island, a wedding and a dead body. You’ll quickly turn the pages trying to figure it out. If you finish it too soon, check out Lucy Foley’s other much loved murder mystery: The Paris Apartment.
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Dystopian, Sci-Fi and futuristic. The Nobel prize-winning author doesn’t disappoint with her eighth novel. It’s a memorable tale with an even more memorable narrator. I never thought I’d feel so much for fictional robots.