Books Around the Block
We’re Adrienne, Audrey, and Lindsay—three neighbors who can’t stop talking about books, so we’re bringing the conversation to you. Each episode, we’ll dive into the stories we love (and maybe a few we don’t), mixing fun with literary insight. So get ready to laugh, add to your TBR, and join the discussion—because in our neighborhood, a good book is always just around the block.
Books Around the Block
Chapter 60: Beach Read Books You Need This Summer
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This week on Books Around the Block, we’re diving into the ultimate beach reads for summer. Each host brings two must-read books perfect for vacation reading, lazy pool days, and long afternoons in the sand.
From addictive thrillers that will keep you turning pages til you're sunburned to swoony romances that belong in your beach bag, we’re sharing the best summer books to pack for your next getaway. If you’re searching for the best beach reads of 2026 or books that feel like a day at the beach, this episode is packed with reading recommendations for summer readers!
The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Dolly All The Time by Annabel Monaghan
The Friends We Keep by Jane Green
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan
The Shippers by Katherine Center
Slightly South of Simple by Kristy Woodson Harvey