2. First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones - This is a series I've heard nothing but raves about and with a main character who is part time PI nad full time Grim Reaper with lots of laughs sounds like a book that will keep me reading.
3. Bay of Sighs by Nora Roberts - For a long time Roberts has been a go to author when I want entertaining and fast paced but her last trilogy or two has left me disappointed. I was thrilled when the first 1 in this new one (Stars of Fortune) kept me reading way past my bedtime and I can't wait for the 2nd book!
4. I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh - I'm seeing Mackintosh's books everywhere these days and they look like perfect summer reading. This one that's set in a remote cottage on the Welsh coast sounds perfect!
5. Untraceable by Laura Griffin - I read Deep Dark by Griffin last week and loved it. I definitely want to start at the beginning of the Tracers series and I already have this one waiting for me on my shelf.
6. Field of Graves by J.T. Ellison - A serial killer loose in Nashville trying to bring about his own end of days sounds like a page turner! This is a series I've been wanting to read for awhile and while it's listed as the 8th book it's actually a prequel so I feel pretty good about jumping in here.
7. Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye - Modern day Jane Eyre turned serial killer sounds like a fun read. I've seen some mixed reviews on this one but it sounds too fun to pass up.
8. The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley - Just in case I'm serial killered out by this point this series by Lucinda Riley about sisters whose adopted father has died and has each been given a clue to their original heritage. There's a secluded castle and a crumbling mansion in Brazil. It sounds like a gorgeous read!
9. The Game of Sunken Places by M.T. Anderson - And when I'm really feeling burned out I've bot this Middle Grade advenutre. There's trolls and warring kingdoms and if the blurb is anything to go by lots of snark!
10. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen - I read Peach Keeper last summer and I could just feel summer exuding from the book. I've really been wanting to read more from Allen and this one sounds like a perfect book to read next.
So what books are on your beach read list? What genres are you drawn to it when it's hot outside and your toes are in the sand?
4. I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh - I'm seeing Mackintosh's books everywhere these days and they look like perfect summer reading. This one that's set in a remote cottage on the Welsh coast sounds perfect!
6. Field of Graves by J.T. Ellison - A serial killer loose in Nashville trying to bring about his own end of days sounds like a page turner! This is a series I've been wanting to read for awhile and while it's listed as the 8th book it's actually a prequel so I feel pretty good about jumping in here.
7. Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye - Modern day Jane Eyre turned serial killer sounds like a fun read. I've seen some mixed reviews on this one but it sounds too fun to pass up.
8. The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley - Just in case I'm serial killered out by this point this series by Lucinda Riley about sisters whose adopted father has died and has each been given a clue to their original heritage. There's a secluded castle and a crumbling mansion in Brazil. It sounds like a gorgeous read!
9. The Game of Sunken Places by M.T. Anderson - And when I'm really feeling burned out I've bot this Middle Grade advenutre. There's trolls and warring kingdoms and if the blurb is anything to go by lots of snark!
10. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen - I read Peach Keeper last summer and I could just feel summer exuding from the book. I've really been wanting to read more from Allen and this one sounds like a perfect book to read next.
So what books are on your beach read list? What genres are you drawn to it when it's hot outside and your toes are in the sand?
So excited for the Woman in Cabin 10!! I also have heard amazing things about the Darynda Jones series. I am thought because my library only has some of the series available which is annoying. Great list!
ReplyDeleteRomance is the obvious answer from me. I mean when isn't romance the answer?
ReplyDeleteI'm going to look up The Woman in Cabin 10. I really like things that take place of boats and such. BTW you should check out The Blue.
Ooh, Garden Spells is so good! Definitely one of the best from Allen. I haven't read the sequel (First Frost) yet but I plan to.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to The woman in Cabin 10 too. Looks great and that cover! I generally like to read fantasy in the summer for some reason but sometimes a mystery hits the spot too.
ReplyDeleteOoo, First Grave on the Right is a perfect read for the beach. It's super fast paced and super fun.
ReplyDeleteLike the sound of many of them Katherine. I too am waiting for Bay of Sighs - not long now. I feel a bit guilty as I have the Jane Steele book for review but keep putting it off because I am just not sure! This month though for sure!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the Jane Steele book and can endorse The Seven Sisters - it's a lovely read - ideal for the summer:).
ReplyDeleteMy summer reads will be filled with mysteries as well. I just started First Grave on the Right in audio and so far I am really enjoying it so I think you will like that one. I have Field of Graves and Untraceable to read too. :) Another of my beach reads will be Summer at the Little Beach Street Bakery (book two in the LBSB series). With a title like that I figured it has to be listened to in the summer...lol. :)
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I don't have a beach nearby. But I would love to read these books. I'll just pretend the huge umbrellas at the local water park are at the beach!
ReplyDeleteIn the summer I like fun books where I don't have to think too much. Which is too bad, because I actually have more time to read in the summer so I could tackle those longer harder books if my brain wasn't on vacation. :) Love your list! Garden Spells is my favorite of Allen's novels. I hope you like it.
ReplyDeleteI've been meaning to pick up a Sarah Addison Allen book. I've heard such good things about her books.
ReplyDeleteOooohhh yeeaaah, I'm also looking forward to #1 & #2. I usually think of light fluffy reads for summer, but really, I still read whatever fits my mood.
ReplyDeleteI really liked Garden Spells and Jane Steele.
ReplyDeleteI read magazines on the beach, or look at catalogs! I think it is because I got so used to having to have one of my eyes on Sebastian at all times. I had to yell to him to stop doing things so many times at our local lake, that all of the lifeguards knew his name and if they returned the next year remembered him. Not a good sign. Ha ha. XD
ReplyDeleteI Let You Go was brilliant so I hope you enjoy. I have Ruth Ware on my list too. Hoping it's as good as her first book.
ReplyDeleteI can see why a historical setting might seem more fall or winter-ish, now that you mention it. This is a great list, Katherine. All books I haven't read which means they are all going on my wish list. :-)
ReplyDeleteThere are a few too many serial killers on that list for me, but otherwise, it sounds good! I'm especially looking forward to Bay of Sighs. :-) And The Seven Sisters crossed my radar about a year ago, but I forgot about it until now. I think it's on my to-read list somewhere!
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