Longing for the sand between your toes and the salty spray of the ocean waves? 


Malibu Rising: A Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid  

A Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today

From the author of Daisy Jones & The Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo . . .Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, their lives will change forever.

“One of the most anticipated [books] of the year—and rightfully so. . . . It’s a must-read.”—Parade

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People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

 Two best friends. Ten summer trips. One last chance to fall in love.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read comes a sparkling new novel that will leave you with the warm, hazy afterglow usually reserved for the best vacations.

“A delightful love story full of hilarious one-liners and winking asides, making it the perfect poolside companion.” —Real Simple

Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2021 by Newsweek Oprah MagazineThe Skimm ∙ Marie Claire ∙ Parade ∙ The Wall Street Journal ∙ Chicago TribunePopSugar ∙ BookPage ∙ BookBub ∙ Betches ∙ SheReads ∙ Good Housekeeping ∙ BuzzFeed ∙ Business Insider ∙ Real Simple ∙ Frolic ∙ and more!

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Songs in Ursa Major: A Novel by Emma Brodie

A transporting love story of music, stardom, heartbreak, and a gifted young singer-songwriter who must find her own voice—“pure sun-soaked summer fun” (Kate Quinn, bestselling author of The Alice Network).

Shot through with the lyrics, the icons, the lore, the adrenaline of the early 70s music scene, Songs in Ursa Major pulses with romantic longing and asks the question so many female artists must face: What are we willing to sacrifice for our dreams?

“Reads like sexy, confessional liner notes to the age of the singer-songwriter. . . . A drenching, delicious and impressive debut.” —Paula McLain, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife and When the Stars Go Dark

A Bustle Must-Read Book

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The Paper Palace: A Novel by Miranda Cowley Heller

“This house, this place, knows all my secrets.”

A story of summer, secrets, love, and lies: in the course of a singular day on Cape Cod, one woman must make a life-changing decision that has been brewing for decades.

“Tightly woven and immediate, The Paper Palace takes us deep into a vivid summer landscape, a family, and a private, longstanding love story, and holds us there from start to finish.” —Meg Wolitzer, New York Times bestselling author of The Interestings and The Female Persuasion

Coming in July in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.

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Rock the Boat: A Novel by Beck Dorey-Stein

Old friends discover how much has changed (and how much has stayed the same) when they reunite in their seaside hometown for one unforgettable summer—from the New York Times bestselling author of From the Corner of the Oval.

“Beck Dorey-Stein has given us the perfect summer read—sharp, irreverent, and compulsively readable—about how the best stuff in life is always what you didn’t plan.”—Lauren Weisberger, New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada and Where the Grass Is Green and the Girls Are Pretty

“The warm, wonderful escape I’ve been wishing for.” —Amanda Eyre Ward, author of The Jetsetters

Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.

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Beware the Mermaids by Carrie Talick

Romance, betrayal, and an epic yacht race make Carrie Talick’s debut novel perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Susan Mallery.

“A rollicking ride. Laugh-out-loud funny and brimming with heart, you won’t want to put it down.” —Trish Doller, author of Float Plan

“A funny, beautiful love story between a woman and her friends, the sea and her own indomitable will.” —Kathy Hepinstall, author of The Book of Polly

Coming in August in Trade Paperback and eBook Editions.

 


Family Reunion: A Novel by Nancy Thayer

A longtime Nantucket resident is trying to make the best of a lonely summer. Her spirited granddaughter is learning what she wants out of life. Unforgettable surprises await them both in this magical, multigenerational novel from New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer.

“Readers come to Nancy Thayer novels for the idyllic Nantucket beaches and lifestyle, but they stay for the characters.”—New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe

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The Shell Collector: A Novel by Nancy Naigle

From USA Today bestselling author Nancy Naigle, The Shell Collector is a touching novel of a friendship that crosses generations, and learning how even the smallest gifts can change a life for good.

“A beautiful story full of love, loss, and second chances.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

“A tender story of faith, love, and friendship that will warm the hearts of beachgoers and lovers of the sea.”—Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours and The Book of Lost Friends

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6 comments

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  1. Penny Moyer

    Beach reads are fun and relaxing!

  2. Holly Stover

    These books look amazing!

  3. Margie Shaw

    I’ve got my passport ready to head to the beach! Such a great giveaway, thanks for the chance.

  4. Karen Tinney

    Sounds like fun. I always enjoy reading summaries and reviews.

  5. Zena Schulman

    Great

  6. AnnetteO

    Exciting summer reads! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.

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