Thanks, Kate, for having me over on Stripes and Polka Dots! I’m Jess, and I blog over at Curating Style. Today I’m sharing with you my top six beach books.
If you’re looking for a lighter book that has been long-awaited by fans, try Emily Giffin’s Where We Belong. Recently released on July 24th, this book is the quintessential beach read and won’t disappoint*.
Not really into “chick lit”? Jonathan Tropper’s This Is Where I Leave You might suit you, though it’s rife with family and relationship issues. I would dare to say that it’s a realistic book, and I think it’s a great example of contemporary lit.
This summer, I can’t recommend a book more highly than Karen Thompson Walker’s The Age of Miracles. This book had me up until the wee hours, rapidly flicking through pages. Consider this: the earth’s rotation begins to slow, the days and nights grow longer, and gravity is affected. This book follows a preteen as the world begins to change around her. (Despite the younger narrator, it’s written from her adult self’s perspective.) Each part will have you wondering what will happen.
Whether you are a parent, not a parent, or not ever going to be a parent, Pamela Druckerman’s Bringing Up Bébé is a fascinating cross-cultural study. I though Druckerman’s style and writing was entertaining and fun, and you’ll find yourself wondering about childrearing, government funding, and more.
If you’ve become addicted to the HBO series Game of Thrones, as I have, a week on the beach might be the perfect time to start reading George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones. I’ve heard they’re dense and a bit complex, but I get the sense that if you made it through The Pillars of the Earth, you’ll pick up on it quickly.
Erin Duffy’s Bond Girl might look like chick lit, but it’s not; it’s about a woman in a man’s environment, on Wall Street before, during, and after the economic crisis. Though the cover can be off-putting for some, it’s far more involved and industry-focused than you’d think upon first glance. Plus, you get the added bonus of daydreaming about the “glamour” of living and working in Manhattan (if you’re not already there).
Thanks for having me, Kate! Hope you're having a great time. :)
This is so great! I've been meaning to pick up a good summer read but didn't know where to start! I'm definitely going to check out where we belong :)
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Glad it was helpful, Milynn!
This is so great! I've been meaning to pick up a good summer read but didn't know where to start! I'm definitely going to check out where we belong :)
Love & Whimsy
Amazon keeps recommending “Bond Girl” to me, and I was skeptical. I think I'll pick it up! It's nice to have a “breezy” read in between the more serious selections.
I think you'd like it! I was skeptical too – especially given the cover – but it was good. There was only one big thing that annoyed me – I'd be curious to hear what you think.
I just got it on my iPad last night. I'm in the mood for something of that sort, I'll let you know!
I have Game of Thrones, but haven't had the time to finish it! Maybe I'll give it another try this week!
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Hope you enjoy it! I'll be starting it soon.
Hey Jess! The Age of Miracles is at the top of my list! I tried the Game of Thrones, but had already watched the series & felt it moved so much slower. I love epic novels like Pillars, so I think I ruined it for myself by watching the show first :/
The Age of Miracles is so good. I stayed up into the wee hours to read it all in one evening! I'm curious to see what I'll think about Game of Thrones since I've also seen the show first (and loved it). I also liked Pillars. :)