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16 Best Books Set on the Beach
Trips to the Caribbean or the Mediterranean are expensive; books are not. Save some cash this season and enjoy the sun and surf by reading about it. Unlike a real beach trip, you'll be guaranteed a brilliant story without the risk of a sunburn. It's a win-win situation!
From idyllic romance on the New England coast to grim post-apocalypse survival on a ragged shoreline, we've got beaches in every genre. Dive in!
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Scott wrote: "How could you guys forget Nevil Shute's On the Beach?http://www.amazon.com/Beach-Nevil-Shu..."
I completely agree, was about to mention it then saw your post. What a classic!
Jenni wrote: "Beach MusicPrince of Tides"
Prince of Tides - great catch!
When I was a kid, Jaws ruined it for me for awhile at the beach.
Only beach I've ever been to was in Salem, Mass. Does that count? I don't know. As for 'beach' reads, I don't know many.
Loved Island of the Blue Dolphins as a child. I could not get into Robinson Crusoe after a friend lent it to me this year.
Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry - loved it as a kid, still love it as an adult.
Evil under the sun by Agatha ChristieIt's set in a beach resort.
The way these books are aranged I almost have a "Bingo".
A humorous romp along the beaches of Ocean City, Maryland, summer sales of this $2.99 eBook from Amazon.com benefit the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum.
Leigh wrote: "On The Island by Tracey Garvis-Graveshttp://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0142196......"
good choice.. Love that book!
If these are the best books set on a beach, there must be some really horrible books with beach settings! Yikes!
Yet to read a good beach book. But think, I will go Jaws soon....
May I humbly recommend my new novel Love on St. Barts. Much of the action takes place on Gouverneur Beach, one of the prettiest spots in the Caribbean. The novel also gives you a sense of what it's like to visit St. Barts without emptying your bank account. If you like it, check out the sequel Lessons on St. Barts. Coming in September is Back to St. Barts.Emme Cross
I really loved Island of the Blue Dolphins as a kid and I still love it now
William Golding - Lord of the flies.
The beach its the ultimate beach book!
Wait! I just realized! My favorite beach book is not up there! Kon Tiki Awesome, true(ish) adventure story, with a beach destination.
A list of "best books set on the beach" MUST include On the Beach!!
What about "On the Island" by Tracy Garvis Graves?? Come on!! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Why is The Stranger not on here!? I mean, beautiful Algerian beach. The sun breaking into shards on the sand. Maybe a bullet or five, but hey, take the good with the bad right?
Lena wrote: "William Golding - Lord of the flies."Absolutely! I loved that book.
MaryannC.Book Fiend wrote: "When I was a kid, Jaws ruined it for me for awhile at the beach."Me too and my beach was on a lake nowhere near the ocean..
Under the Sea-Wind by Rachel Carson.Just brilliant, written from the perspective of Scomber the mackerel, Antiguilla the eel and Sanderling the gull, by a scientist with the voice of a poet.
Island of the Blue Dolphins, by Scott O' Dell
It's a classic, immersive story that really draws you in. I love the way it's simple and easy to understand but gets more complicated as you go.
It's a classic, immersive story that really draws you in. I love the way it's simple and easy to understand but gets more complicated as you go.
Scott wrote: "How could you guys forget Nevil Shute's On the Beach?http://www.amazon.com/Beach-Nevil-Shu..."
And I thank them for that.
Emmeline Joy wrote: ""Nation" by Terry Pratchett :)"Was just going to say that! Nation is my favourite beach book.
Jenni wrote: "Beach MusicPrince of Tides"
great read, beach or otherwise!
http://www.amazon.com/Beach-Nevil-Shu...