The idea of the perfect "beach read" came as a marketing tool in the 1990s. With beach vacations being popular, it was common sense - why wouldn't someone bring a book to read while they lounged ...

And in August, the Jamestown resident has a new book coming out, “I Need You to Read This ... a severed hand washes ashore in wealthy Palm Beach, Florida, and two women – a lonely writer ...

The HerCanberra team shares some of our favourite beach reads – books we think fit the beachy vibes of January perfectly!

5 summer beach reads that can make you happier at work Being happier at work is something that we can benefit from, no matter how much we like (or dislike) our jobs. These books can help.

But with so many options to read, how do you choose?! That's where Beach Books comes in. This seasonal newsletter will explore some of our favorite New England summer reads, new and old.