Top Ten Books I’d Recommend as Beach Reads
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by the bloggers over at the Broke and the Bookish. Book bloggers from all around create lists based on the chosen topics, and post links to the host blog to share our love of books. This week is a we’re gearing up for summer by reviewing our favorite beach reads and recommending them to friends. This post will complement the topic next week, which is our Top Ten TBR Books for Summer. Bring on the lazy days of summer!
Top Ten Books I’d Recommend as Beach Reads
[light, fluffy, and easy-peasy]
[all featuring a 1-sentence synopsis!]
1.) The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
Airport romance taking place over 24 hours.
2.) Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Friendship and romance at a boarding school in Paris, France.
3.) The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
Four girls, four summer adventures, and one shared pair of jeans.
4.) Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot
Ex-teen pop star turned assistant residence director in a college dorm investigates murders.
5.) The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart
Smart, quirky Ruby Oliver deals with boys and being shunned by her BFF’s.
6.) The Season by Sarah MacLean
Teen historical fiction (Regency London) meets murder mystery with a heaping tablespoon of romance.
7.) Empress of the World by Sarah Ryan
Lesbian romance (and regular-old friendships) at a summer camp for gifted kids.
8.) Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison
Georgia Nicholson navigates boys, friends, and make-up with hilarious silliness and insight.
9.) I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have to Kill You by Ally Carter
Friendship and romance at a boarding school for spies.
10.) A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson decides to hike the Appalachian Trail to see what all the fuss is about, and tells some of the history along the way (adult non-fiction, humor).
What books would recommend as great beach reads? What should I be taking with me to my cabin by the lake ?
Posted on June 12, 2012, in books, librarian, lists and tagged beach reads, realistic fiction, Top Ten Tuesday, ya. Bookmark the permalink. 18 Comments.
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Haha, I just posted mine. The Traveling Pants girls and Georgia Nicholson were serious contenders.
Let’s not forget Summer Sisters by Judy Blume!
I haven’t read that one…but I guess I should! I love Judy Blume and I’m pretty sure I’ve read every other thing she’s written!
Great list!
I tried to limit myself to books I’ve read this year (or am planning to read myself this summer). I have “The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight” on mine too. I put Lola on my list instead of Anna, but both are great beach reads. I’m going to have to add your #5 and #8 to my summer reading list.
#8 was laugh-out-loud funny and over the top ridiculous…while still managing to be printz honor-winning good writing. And #5 is one of my favorites of all time. Definitely give them both a go, they are quick reads.
Do you have an absolute favorite from your list?
RUBY OLIVER! Haha!
Adding those to my wish list!
Statistical is such a fantastic choice. Anna and Angus Thongs are two I’d bring to the beach too and reread any time. I’ll have to take your suggestion to read The Boyfriend List sometime too.
Inspired beach choices overall! Hope you have some great summer reading adventures.
Oh my gosh! I love love love like your entire list!!! We have some similar picks!
I love the Bill Bryson. I always remember the “flung!” section. Hilarious!
what is it about boarding schools that is so fascinating? maybe because i will never attend one. great list! ~dixie
I’m reading a Bill Bryson book at the moment (The Lost Continent), I really like his writing so it was fun to see him on someone’s list! Angus, Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging is definitely a funny book, I read it as a teenager and thought it was hilarious!
Numbers 8 and 10 sound like great reads. I love funny.
Yes to a Walk in the Woods, hands down.
Well I might need to expand my summer break book list… I have only read I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have To Kill You by Ally Carter and I happened to like it. I have read every book in that series so far. It may be the fact that I am still a teenage that I liked it, but I would read it any day, especially sitting on a beach