We all know summer is about the sun, the sand, and the books that will keep us company.
Landline by Rainbow Rowell
Why it's beach perfect: It's short and meaty. It'll also make you feel like a grownup.
What it's about: Rowell's most awaited adult novel comes with a dash of reality and a whole lot of complexity. Georgie knows her marriage is in trouble and when her husband leaves with their kids, she's plagued with immobility. She's presented with the chance to change things from the past, but should she really grab this chance and salvage her marriage?
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Blankets by Craig Thompson
Why it's beach perfect: Because it's too hot and this gem of a graphic novel can cool you down.
What it's about: An autobiographical comics that tackles faith, brotherhood and first love, it chronicles the story of the author from childhood to adulthood. Here, he raises questions about the Christianity he knows and his first love.
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The Lover's Dictionary by David Levithan
Why it's beach perfect: You can finish it in under 2 hours, just enough time for you to soak in all the sun.
What it's about: A love story told in a series of dictionary-like entries, depicting the relationship of the author with the lover and his notions of what love is. There's no start nor end in this book. You can begin reading at any random page and you won't be spoiled.
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We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Why it's beach perfect: Despite a rather peculiar writing style, it's a breeze to read, ideal for a day at the beach. Just ignore what people say about the ending.
What it's about: The Sinclaire family is rich powerful and beautiful, but Cadence wishes to veer away from the family. Secrets, lies, and an accident make up the story and how living with the glory of one's family name wraps Cadence in misery.
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