A beach read often does have a vacation theme. Sometimes the setting is on an island, a beach, or camping and hiking in the wilderness. But can you be captivated by a book that has nothing to do with vacations and warm weather? Yes.
So is any book that captures your full attention and compels you to read for hours a beach read? Absolutely.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
A perfect friends-to-lovers beach read.
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Another popular Emily Henry book! A jaded romance writer and an uninspired literary writer engage in a summer-long challenge that may change everything they believe about love.
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The story of one night and one epic, life-changing party from the New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six.
Get A Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
A romance starring Chloe Brown, a chronically ill heroine determined to “Get a Life."
Summer Sisters by Judy Blume
The story of two girls, one memorable summer, and a life-long friendship.
The Layover by Lacie Waldon
A flight attendant and an unexpected layover with her nemesis make this a true beach rom-com.
Midland by Ross Breithaupt
A coming-of-age story about a young man who embarks on a transformative two-month stint as a tree planter in northern Ontario.
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Fall in love with Alex and Henry in this empowering love story and celebration of identity.
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
Lucy Foley’s runaway best seller is a murder mystery about a luxurious wedding set on a crash course with disaster.
A Theater for Dreamers by Polly Samson
Escape to a Greek island with a group of misfit artists including young Canadian poet Leonard Cohen.
