The Orlando Mom Book Club has developed the ultimate guide to beach reads. Our group was full of amazing recommendations, many of which I have added to my own TBR list. I wish I was headed to the beach this summer to experience this list to the fullest… our neighborhood pool and the amazing Florida weather will have to do instead.
With the approach of summer, many of us are ready for the beach. And the beach means a good summer read.
Really, summer and reading go hand in hand for me. I also love summer reading programs at the local library because it helps keep my reading on track as well as encourages my girls to keep up with their reading. My oldest is reading on her own and I just know she will thrive this summer as she continues to independently read while trying to meet her summer reading program goals.
If you are headed on a parents only beach vacation this summer, or even if the whole family is going, I firmly believe you can make a serious dent in your yearly reading goal while on the beach. I love sitting on the beach, Kindle and automatic page turner in hand, swimsuit on with that salty smelling breeze invading my senses.
I moderate our Orlando Mom Book Club and asked our group the following question:
“If someone asked you for a book recommendation for their summer beach trip, what book are you recommending?”
Here are their answers:
Allison’s Pick | Vacation Wars by Meghan Quinn
Allison’s Pick | The Soulmate Theory by Sarah A. Bailey
Allison’s Pick | Heathen & Honeysuckle by Sarah A. Bailey
Allison’s Pick | The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
Allison’s Pick | Bridesmaid for Hire by Meghan Quinn
Crystal’s Pick | Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Crystal’s Pick | Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Allison’s Pick | Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
Breanna’s Pick | Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton
Meredith’s Pick | Blood Sugar by Sasha Rothchild
Meredith’s Pick | Meant to Be by Emily Giffin
Meredith’s Pick | The People We Keep by Allison Larkin
Sarah’s Pick | People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Leah’s Pick | One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
Emily’s Pick | The 5-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
Emily’s Pick | The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Kline
Emily’s Pick | Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
What is your go to beach read?
First published 4/22/2023, updated 4/30/2024, updated 5/18/2025
