A Beachy Top 5
In honor of the release of Linda Gerber’s DEATH BY BIKINI, I present to you:
The Top 5 Reasons I Love a Beach Read
5. Because although it’s great to read the newspaper
every day and tackle sprawling New Yorker stories,
sometimes I just want a little romance and mystery to
escape into.
4. Because I need a cute cover to go with my hot
bikini, and beach reads always have the best covers.
(Just look at that cover for Death By Bikini!)
3. Because I want a book I can breeze through joyfully
during a weekend trip—not one that takes me a month to
conquer.
2. Because I’ve always wanted to be the kind of girl
who finds herself IN a beach read adventure, and those
paperback pages are as close as I’ve gotten… so far.
1. Because sometimes, when I’m reading hugely literary
works, I need a dictionary. And my beach bag SO does
not have room for a dictionary.
Now, if you tell me one reason you love a beach read,
I’ll pick a commenter below to win a signed copy of my
first book, Violet on the Runway! (You can read more
about me and the book at melissacwalker.com). I’ll
choose a winner next Wednesday, which will be
announced both here and on my site. Good luck!
50 comments:
Love beach reads, too!
This is why I could never completely switch over to kindle. Sand in the electronics? Not so good. I love sitting by the beach or pool with a good paperback (can't be hard cover 'cause it doesn't "hold" right) and getting lost in a great beach read because then I know I am really in summer nirvana!
why do i love beach reads? bc they're awesome summer fun!! that's why.
and technically i'm not entering the contest cuz i already read and loved violet on the runway :D
I love a beach read because it distracts me from the time. Otherwise, I'm looking at my watch every 2 minutes wondering if it's time to bake the other side yet.
One thing I don't like about beach reads? Black covers. They get too hot! lol
Because beach reads are the most fun books to read. Even when not on a beach.
Beach reads are so relaxing when your sitting by the pool. Soothing and wonderful.
A beach read is the best way to soak up the sun and forget about everything.
Beach reads transport me to another realm. Just love them at the shore.
Great post, Melissa!
Hi Melissa! I love a beach read because I like to escape with my books. If I want problems I can stay at home.
Because since I was ten years old beach reads have always been my ultimate symbol of VACATION. I used to have a whole summer of vacation back then, but now it is brief and I need something to relax me immediately!
I'm totally with you on pretty much all of these--except the one about it going with my bikini. The truth is, I'm rarely at the beach with a beach read...more like curled up on the couch--nowhere near a bathing suit. :)
I like a beach read because it helps me forget about all the snow and cold weather during the long LONG midwest winters!
I love beach reads because they are the only vacation I can afford. You can read one by the pool or on the sand and just find an escape.
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I love beach reads because they are just so cute and make you live in a 'perfect-ish' world while you read them. Its nice to sometimes think of petty problems that beach reads have rather than a heavy classic book. and hey whats wrong with that?
beach reads= fun
Hey Melissa! Great post. The reason I love beach reads is you can put it down to play beach volleyball, cool off in the water, or rescue a drowning swimmer and then pick up right where you left off without having to re-read the last chapter. :)
I love all books! So of course that's going to include beach reads, also!
I love beach reads because they are good, enjoyable books that don't make your brain hurt or take too much effort to read...when you are hanging out outside you don't want a textbook..you want a fun book!
-Lauren
I love beach reads because it gives you something to do while lying in the sun and working on your tan lines!
I love beach reads because the beach gets kinda boring and I need something to entertain me besides a bunch of tourists showing way too much sunburnt skin :)
Although laying on a towel and reading a book on the beach can be really nice (and very peaceful!!), I don't do it too often because I tend to not put enough sun-tan lotion on and forget to shift positinos, so I get roasted (and also because it's a bit of a drive to the nearest beach! I sometimes have to make due on the fields or by the pool!)!
But beach reads are nice because they're not too heavy and dense, and the ones that have some lightheartedness to them and make me laugh are my favorites! I don't want to read anything that's depressing cause it'll ruin the lovely day and the mood, and AP english books are out of the question because I tend to have to sit near a computer with dictionary.com for all those words I don't know the meaning of!
The fun part is, when you want to take a break, you can go for a dip in the water or play some frisbee or volleyball with friends before getting back to your book! :)
I love being able to just absorb myself in a good book and also absorb the sun and check out the hotties on the beach =)
Huge fan of the beach read. Best way to work on your tan and be entertained at the same time!
Beach reads are my favorite choice especially when I can lounge on the patio or deck in the sunshine and smell the ocean air.
Yep, not only do I agree with 3 and 4--gotta love a bright colored book that's breezy, easy, but it has to be breezy so you can doze in the sun on your lounge chair!
You don't have to enter me to win your book, I own both Violet books =)
My favorite thing about a beach read though is one of your reasons actually. I like having something to read that won't take me forever to read. I love that about beach reads.
Because beach reads are light and fun and generally don't have anything depressing in them! (aka THE perfect moodlifter)
I love reading on the beach! Did you know they make books with waterproof covers? I love to just get lost in a book on the beach.
Beach reads are so fast to read and so enjoyable!
Beach reads are great, because they pass the time fast and they are a great reminder of how much fun summer is!!
I love to read them because they keep my reading skills up while also making me feel smarter for not having to use a dictionary because it uses language that I can understand!
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HALEY
I love beach reads because of the perfect surroundings - calm breeze, sunny warmth.. it's so peaceful and you can just immerse yourself in a sweet read.
To label a book a beach read means that it's fun, breezy and doesn't require a lot of concentration. Because you still want to be able to check out the scene at the beach!
Hi Melissa,
I like your #4 reason. I always have a book with me at the beach. The ones with the cute covers I keep out on my beach blanket when I go into the water. Sometimes I'll get a beach goer who asks what the books are about. It's a fun socializing tool :)
Hugs, Danette
I love a beach read because I can lay on my back, hold it up, and also shield my eyes form the sun!
I love beach reads because they're so incredibly fun to read.
yay, thanks for weighing in, everyone! keep posting!
I love reading on the beach coz you're not cooped up in a sardine can of a room. There's fresh air, sunlight, and little kids playing! Beach reads are relaxing and fun! =)
Because I usually get so bored listening to the "adult" conversations. Though I am one I am definitely a young at heart. So I need something to escape with thats short enough for a day at the beach. A quick read with some adventure and romance will occupy my mind fine while the other talk about taxes and gas prices. =)
If only beach reads came with sunblock and water - and perhaps sunglasses or a cute parasol! - to help readers stay safe and healthy while they are enjoying their fab books!
I love beach reads because when you read them in winter, it brings back the memories of reading them in summer at the beach and chases away some of the winter cold.
Because you can pretend to be reading when you are actually checking people out.
They're a great escape into a story, when you feel like your life is just a tad too mundane.
I love beach reads because...
1. You can get a tan (or sunburn) without having to do something boring... like sleep.
2. Reading on the beach is a great way to ignore the small children sprinting around your feet... until you get hit by a rogue Frisbee that is.
3. Short is nice.
4. They distract from the over-the-summer work you have yet to accomplish -sigh-.
I know that was more than one reason, but I couldn't help myself. Sorry -sheepish smile-
*Aella*
PS I know I've been picked before over here, but...but...(confession) I HAVENT read the Violet books yet. -s0b-
i love beach read because when it's cold (and it gets cold here believe me) I can just pick up a beach read and be transported into that world. The cold leaves my body and is replaced by the warm sun and the cool (not cold) breeze. I feel like I'm the character from the book and I feel the waves cover me and swallow me whole and throw me back on the sand. Plus most beach reads usually describe some really hot guy with his shirt off which is a big bonus. :)
i love beach reads for when: its cold outside it feels like your at the beach,perfect for tanning outside(who wouldn't to just lay there when you could read a book to pass the time?),and just perfect anytime even when your not at the beach(or if your at the beach thats just perfect)
I like beach read, because they are nice for when packing(Smaller usually), it feels awesome to be in nature, and I just love reading.
I love that they are so quick and happy. I save my more deep and thick books for when I'm in school.
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