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Anatomy of a So-called Summer Beach Read

We’ve all heard of them: breezy novels that are a must for any vacation to idyllic and often coastal destinations. The beach read has been a staple for decades of lovers of sand and salt air. But what exactly is it?

Posted bykwatkinsJune 20, 2025Posted inFor the Literary Enthusiasts (Not Snobs), From the EditorTags: beach read, book lovers, book marketing, Book Review, book-reviews, booklovers, booklovers fiction, books, books on vacation, bookstagram, bookthreads, Edna St. Vincent Millay, fantasy, fiction, first day of summer, gothic fiction, historical fiction, historical literature, horror, horror-thriller, international literature, literary fiction, nonfiction, political thriller, reading, summer beach read, summer solstice, suspense, Victorian lit, women in fiction, women in lit, women supporting women, women's fiction, word choice, word nerds, world culture, world literature, World Refugee Day, world-building, write like a boss, writer brain, Writer LifeLeave a comment on Anatomy of a So-called Summer Beach Read

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