Imagine: sun, sand, and spine-chilling suspense. Our beach read thrillers whisk you away with gripping plots, relatable heroes, and enough twists to keep you guessing. Perfect for your seaside escapade, where reality pauses, and adventure begins.
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“The Women” by Kristin Hannah – A gripping tale from the renowned author, perfect for deep, contemplative reading while relaxing by the sea.
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times!
From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah’s The Women―at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided.
Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.
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“Think Twice” by Harlan Coben – A thrilling mystery novel that’s sure to spark lively discussions.
A man presumed dead is suddenly wanted for murder in this thriller of secrets, lies, and dangerous conspiracies that threaten to cover up the truth. Three years ago, sports agent Myron Bolitar gave a eulogy at the funeral of his client, renowned basketball coach Greg Downing. Myron and Greg had history: initially as deeply personal rivals, and later as unexpected business associates. Myron made peace and moved on – until now, when two federal agents walked into his office, demanding to know where Greg Downing is.
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“Funny Story” by Emily Henry – A witty and charming novel that blends romance and humor.
Named a Most Anticipated book of 2024 by TIME ∙ The New York Times ∙ Goodreads ∙Entertainment Weekly ∙ Today ∙ Paste ∙ SheReads ∙ BookPage ∙ Woman’s World ∙ The Nerd Daily and more!
A shimmering, joyful new novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry.Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met (on a blustery day), fell in love (over an errant hat), and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He really was good at telling it…right up until the moment he realized he was actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra.
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“Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros – A captivating fantasy that appeals to those who enjoy intricate world-building.
#1 New York Times Bestseller • Optioned for TV by Amazon Studios
Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from New York Timesbestselling author Rebecca Yarros.
“Suspenseful, sexy, and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros’ Empyrean series will delight fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy.” ―Booklist, starred review
“Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end… A fantasy like you’ve never read before.”
―#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout
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“Swan Song” by Elin Hilderbrand – Nantucket residents are alarmed when a home, recently sold at an exorbitant price, goes up in flames and someone goes missing.
The beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author brings her Nantucket novels to a brilliant finish: when rich strangers move to the island, social mayhem—and a possible murder follow. Can Nantucket’s best locals save the day, and their way of life?
“Hilderbrand closes out her long run of Nantucket novels with an engrossing story of three mysterious newcomers…Strong characterizations and delicious moments of tension make this a worthy note to end on. Readers will be riveted.”―Publishers Weekly
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“A Calamity of Souls” by David Baldacci – Another hit from a master of the thriller genre, perfect for those who enjoy intellectual thrillers.
Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a racially-charged murder case sets a duo of white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully-accused Black defendants in this courtroom drama from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci.
Jack Lee is a white lawyer from Freeman County, Virginia, who has never done anything to push back against racism, until he decides to represent Jerome Washington, a Black man charged with brutally killing an elderly and wealthy white couple. Doubting his decision, Lee fears that his legal skills may not be enough to prevail in a case where the odds are already stacked against both him and his client. And he quickly finds himself out of his depth when he realizes that what is at stake is far greater than the outcome of a murder trial.
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“Just for the Summer” by Abby Jimenez – A light, romantic read that balances out the more intense selections.
This witty, slow-burn rom-com is the “ideal beach read.” —Elle
Instant #1 New York Times bestseller and a Good Morning America Book Club Pick!
Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it’s now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They’ll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other’s out, and they’ll both go on to find the love of their lives. It’s a bonkers idea… and it just might work.
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“The Paradise Problem” by Christina Lauren – An engaging romantic comedy ideal for beachside reading.
Christina Lauren, the instant New York Times bestselling and “reigning romance queens” (PopSugar), returns with a delicious new romance between the buttoned-up heir of a grocery chain and his free-spirited artist ex as they fake their relationship in order to receive a massive inheritance.Anna Green thought she was marrying Liam “West” Weston for access to subsidized family housing while at UCLA. She also thought she’d signed divorce papers when the graduation caps were tossed, and they both went on their merry ways.
Three years later, Anna is a starving artist living paycheck to paycheck while West is a Stanford professor. He may be one of four heirs to the Weston Foods conglomerate, but he has little interest in working for the heartless corporation his family built from the ground up. He is interested, however, in his one-hundred-million-dollar inheritance. There’s just one catch.
“The Paradise Problem is the kind of book you take on vacation and read in one singular sitting at the beach.” ― NPR
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“Only the Brave” by Danielle Steel – A dramatic and emotional story from a beloved author, offering both escapism and reflection.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel comes a powerful, sweeping historical novel about a courageous woman in World War II Germany.Sophia Alexander, the beautiful daughter of a famous surgeon in Berlin, has had to grow up faster than most young women.
When her mother falls ill, Sophia must take charge of her younger sister, Theresa, and look after her father and the household, while also volunteering at his hospital after school. Meanwhile, Hitler’s rise to power and the violence in her very own town have Sophia concerned, but only her mother is willing to share her fears openly.
In Only the Brave, Danielle Steel vividly captures the devastating effects of war alongside beautiful moments of compassion and courage.
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“The Hunter” by Tana French – A highly anticipated thriller about Cal Hooper who retires to a quiet Irish village but gets embroiled in a local mystery
“Hailed as the queen of Irish crime fiction, French spins a taut tale of retribution, sacrifice, and family.”
—TIME
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Searcher and “one of the greatest crime novelists writing today” (Vox), a spellbinding new novel set in the Irish countryside. It’s a blazing summer when two men arrive in a small village in the West of Ireland. One of them is coming home. Both of them are coming to get rich. One of them is coming to die.