6 beautiful beach reads
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Need a book to sweep you away this summer? It’s one of those Fridays where local news shows someone frying an egg on the bonnet of a Land Rover, so what better way to relax than with a book and a ice lolly.
These six page‑turners—from sci‑fi love in space to dragon wars—will pull you in. And if you’re craving pure joy, one under‑the‑radar gem packs sunshine in every chapter… and rainbows… and lollipops.
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A historical romance set in NASA’s 1980s shuttle program, this emotional blockbuster has already topped US and UK bestseller charts and has become a Good Morning America Book Club pick, but it’s the quiet build of a love story between two women in another place and another time that keeps readers grounded.
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
The third instalment in the Empyrean fantasy-romance series, this dragon-filled, action-packed saga sold 2.7 million copies within its first week, blending epic world-building with heart-thumping passion . Brace yourself for forbidden alliances, and high-stakes romance as rival clans collide in the skies.
The Devils by Joe Abercrombie
A return to grimdark fantasy, this standalone hit lands on bestseller lists and impressed Joe Abercrombie fans with its sharp brutality, dark humour, and a soon-to-be film adaptation from James Cameron. And who doesn’t love watching telly and smugly pointing out how it’s not as good as the book?
Audition by Katie Kitamura
On a wintry Manhattan night, an actress is confronted by a stranger claiming to be her lost son, setting off a haunting unraveling of identity and memory. Taut and quietly unsettling, this novel lingers with its exploration of performance, both on and off the stage.
Ruins by Amy Taylor
If you’re off to Greece or that general area this summer, make sure you pick this up at the airport. When a young Australian couple’s Greek vacation goes off the rails, love and loyalty are tested against a backdrop of ancient myths and modern secrets. Tense, evocative, and sharply observed, this thriller draws you in with every sun-drenched, shadowy turn. This one isn’t out until August, but it’s worth waiting for!
Rainbows and Lollipops by Mo Fanning
A proper ‘one more chapter’ sort of binge book. Structured like a streaming TV show, it sparkles and shines, digging into grief and identity, but never too shy to sprinkle smiles. Emotional rollercoasters land with a feel-good ending. The kind of book you insist your friends absolutely must read too.
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