Our Favorite Beach Reads

Chick Lit queen Emily Henry is back with a new novel. When Daphne’s fiance leaves her to be with his childhood best friend, there is only one person who understands her situation, the equally abandoned boyfriend of the childhood best friend. What begins as a cordial roommate relationship born out of necessity quickly blossoms into something more.

Curtis Sittenfeld proved herself to be a master social observer with her iconic debut, Prep. Her new novel examines the phenomenon in which dorky men date successful, drop-dead gorgeous women, and what happens when an uber-handsome male pop star hits it off with a neurotic but loveable female comedy writer.

The final installment in Elin Hilderbrand’s beloved Nantucket Series is a captivating mystery involving a nearly-retired police chief, a burnt-down mansion, its ludicrously wealthy owners, and their mysteriously vanished personal assistant–who happens to be the best friend of the police chief’s daughter. Chaos ensues.

A much-needed vacation to Mallorca goes horribly awry as secrets emerge, tensions rise, and old grievances return for the Post family and their circle of friends. Emma Straub’s sharp wit proves that a perfect vacation can only be ruined by one thing–family!