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  Group reads for the summer...

  Tenia and I talked about not having particular books chosen for the months of May through August. Since summer is usually a busy time for people with vacations and kids out of school we thought it would be less restrictive if the members chose their own books and posted reviews. The only catch is that the books must be tagged beach reads. Once you have read a book just start a new discussion with a review of the book.

  Please let us know what you think of this option for the monthly reads.

  unicdreamer started this discussion 8 months ago. ( reply )

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  sweetpea78 

  I think that is a fantastic idea!

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  Ladyslott (edited)

  Since the shelf upgrade searching specific tags isn't as easy as it used to be. To find books tagged beach reads type this in your browser search bar:

  http://www.shelfari.com/books/tags/beach reads

  There are even more books under the tag beach read, with no "s"

  317 books came up, but I've read quite a few books that would qualify for this tag, and I'm going to tag them as such later today.

  I like this idea!

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  Cheryl P 

  What are the requirements for a "beach read"? I've never quite understood, since I'll read anything anywhere.

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    unicdreamer 

    My opinion of a beach read is something light (no heaving thinking required), fun and if I get interrupted I can easily pick up where I left off and not be lost. It can be romance, mystery, action, chick lit, almost anything fits.

    Anyone else have a definition for beach read?

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    Tenia F (edited)

    That's what I would call it, and for me, it's something that's does not require alot of thought or scare the begebies out of me. Silence of the Lambs, The Davinci Code, Iris Johansen, Michael Crichton, and some James Patterson books are tagged Beach Read but to me, that's JUST not the kind of book I want to curl up with on a beach. LOL.

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    Cheryl P 

    Thanks to both of you!

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    Raspberrymocha55 

    You might check the "beach read" tag on Shelfari, for ideas and suggestions.

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    koreen56 

    A book you dont care if it gets wet or gets a lot of sand on it!

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    kolibri 

    Yeah or suntan lotion.

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    Tenia F 

    I'm going to the beach tomorrow! Ofcourse I'm reading stephen king ringht now....not a beach read.

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  Tenia F 

  There isn't really any requirements. If you look up the tag beach reads you'll see books that are tagged for it. Some I wouldn't consider beach reads myself but since it's tagged so, it will work:)

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  Jan W 

  That's a great idea! Is it only a book that is tagged a beach read on Shelfari? I'm asking this because many times bookstores will have a special table with books with a sign on it saying "Beach Reads" or books with stickers on them that say that, too.

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    Tenia F 

    I'm alright with that if you tag it beach reads on shelfari. Kelly what do you think?

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    unicdreamer 

    This is for fun so as long as its tagged beach read or beach reads - even if you are the one tagging it as such - the book fits!

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  Patti 

  I have a few at home that are beach reads and I have been waiting til warmer weather to read them, so this works well for me.

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  mossflower 

  I have chose a few on the list to read through these months, do we post here what we have read and a review

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  koreen56 

  Technically, couldnt I put any book on my shelf and give it a "beach read" tag and it would qualify?

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    Ladyslott 

    I guess you could if you wanted to. We aren't going to argue with you if you feel your book is a beach read.

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  krisT J 

  I think it is a good idea because so many people even who don't go on vacation do so much during the warmer months. Me on the other hand will probably read whatever as usual. I will see what is tagged beach read(S). :)

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  Marguerite E. W 

  Sounds good. Now, I will just have to figure out how to get to the beach... ;-D

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    Tenia F 

    LOL!! Want to come visit me? We can go to the beach:)

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  Raspberrymocha55 

  Yippee! "Beach reads" I just happen to be going on a vacation to a cabin on a lake up in Michigan this summer! I'm planning to sit and read, while my husband fishes. I can hardly wait!

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    mossflower 

    Sound idyllic

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    Raspberrymocha55 

    It's been a stressful year, so a lovely quiet week at the cabin will be just the thing for us.

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  G. G. Linker 

  i AM SORRY TO ADMIT THAT i HATE THE BEACH (I get sun poisoning without fail no matter how much sun block I use) but I love to read so BEACH READS are okay in my book. I do plan to spend time with my grandkids in their pool this summer, I just have to limit my time in the sun but I can sit on the deck under and umbrella and read!

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  Amanda (edited)

  I have Summer by the Sea by Susan Wiggs and its just been sitting on my bookshelf waiting for me to read it. This gives me the perfect excuse to bump it to the top of the list. Can't wait to start.

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  SouthWestZippy 

  I live in the prairie desert instead of Beach read can I call my "desert mirage read"? LOL

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    koreen56 

    I could call it my "sit in the yard and look at the cornfield" summer read.

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  DollyMama50 

  So many books, so little time.....I have no "beach read" favorites or requests. But I do love to drop in on this book group and see what is suggested.
  Love you all! San

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  aster G 

  I want to read books online, but i cant get them upto now so can you help me how to find books for reading? thank you.

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  Niki H 

  Great idea, do we post our reviews here or? and when can we start reading the beach reads, i'm about ready for summer to start:)

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    Tenia F 

    You can post here:)

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  Niki H 

  Thanks Tenia:)

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  Tenia F 

  Hey Niki:) No problem. You can do what Linda one of our amazing members are doing and start your own lists:)

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  Mary L. Simonsen (edited)

  I would recommend "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer. It is a charming book told entirely through letters. There were several lines I wanted to remember by the time I got to page 10. It takes place shortly after WWII, but it is not a war story but a people story.

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    Niki H 

    Thanks for the recommendation Mary! This book has been on my wishlist and I'm waiting for it to drop in price so I can buy it on Ebay:)

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    Tenia F 

    This was a great book

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    Dawn 

    I love this book. I didn't want it to end.

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    Marie T 

    I just bought this a few weeks ago and I thank you for that suggestion. It will be my first one read for this group. But I have a BIG book to finish first, for another group, but as soon as I'm done with it I'll start the Potato Peel Society one.

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  Colleen S 

  Sounds like a great plan! I love beach reads and the beach too! We had an 80+ degree day yesterday which would have been great to spend at the beach. Unfortunately I was in the middle school gym watching my daughters' graduate from 8th grade! Which was nice too, it was a milestone. Although leave it to one of my kids to inject some excitement, right after the announcement of who won the presidential academic fitness awards (which they both did) Tori got a bloody nose! But after the ceremony I was able to spring them and we went out for lunch with my dad and my sister to Logan's (home of the best rolls in the world!).

  Okay, I've wandered so far off topic! Anyway, great idea!

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  Pepi 

  Anybody got any good ideas for the Beach Read? The tag list is SO long! I think Anne Rivers Siddons has a new book. I may try to order it at the library.

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  G. G. Linker (edited)

  I have been passing this one (Potato Peel Pie) up every time I am in Barnes & Noble, but I finally broke down and picked it up, I have added it to my to be read pile. The big problem right now is to no let too much dust collect before I get to it. I am reading a mystery by a fellow officer from my son's squad, 'FATHER'S DAY BY KIETH GILMAN' he writes very well and I find his story a good page turner, it is not a long book, if some one likes mysteries it will only take a day or two. I am not a mystery person and I finished it in a weekend ( even took time out to spend with my grandchildren and the rest of the family, of course) two of my grandchildren "graduated" from pre-school on Friday and my son celebrated his 37th birthday also, so they hosted a big family cookout on Friday to celebrate everything. Have received several new reads and will have to check them against the "beach read" tags and choose one, it has finally gotten warm enough for shorts and sandals, the beach can't be too far away!! So I had better get my buns moving and pick one soon!!

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  Michelle H 

  Luckily John Grisham has been deisgnated as a beach read. I am going to dive into some of his books.

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  Pepi 

  I just picked up Jen Lancaster's Such a Pretty Fat from the library. I hear it might serve quite well as a beach read. Anyone read it?

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    Ellen R 

    I haven't read that one yet, but I have recently read "Bitter is the New Black" and "Bright Lights, Big Ass", both of which I enjoyed tremendously. They're very witty and would be perfect beach reads as would "Such a Pretty Fat" I'm sure.

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    Ladyslott 

    Loved all 3 of Jen's previous books, and just got Pretty In Plaid- looking forward to it.

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    sweetpea78 

    I loved Such a Pretty Fat. Lots of LOL moments. I think its a beach read.

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  rowanthea 

  Okay don't laugh but I've never read a book that had a Beach Read tag.

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    Tenia F 

    You'd be surprised. Have you read any of the James Patterson books. Some of them are tagged 'beach reads' Though they aren't my type of 'beach reads'

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    rowanthea 

    You're kidding......James Patterson? Hmmmmm......read him years ago. So I guess I have read books with the 'beach read' tag.

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    Jan W 

    Tenia, I agree with you. I've only read 2 James Patterson books, but I would not consider them beach reads. I hope nobody takes this the wrong way, but I prefer to go by what bookstores think of as "Beach Reads" since they may get pushed as such through different publishers. Most bookstores have a "Beach Reads" section beginning in late spring. Amazon.com may have some suggestions, too.

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    Pepi 

    I am downloading Patterson's Along Came a Spider as we speak (type). Also have his 7th Heaven ready to go on audio. Just started After Anne, about women's friendships - starting out really good. Perfect beach reads - all three!

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  sandra o 

  Thanks for the link to the Beach Reads, Ladyslott. I am about half way through 1st to Die by James Patterson.

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  KimBear 

  Where do you find the Beach Reads tag...it's not in the top 200???

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    Ladyslott 

    http://www.shelfari.com/search/books/tags/beach%20read

    and

    http://www.shelfari.com/search/books/tags/beach%20reads

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  Paula N 

  Perfect! I live at the beach, so their all beach reads! Just kiddin', but I've got a few that will work just fine.

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  Pepi 

  Just came back from Destin, FL, which is, IMHO, the most beautiful beach in the world.....white sand, tourqoise water....sigh. Anyway, I finished The Guerney Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society while listening to the ocean.....OK, I am back now. Loved this book - it is now on my carefully chosen "Favorites" list!

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  Marie T 

  I don't go to the beach much anymore, but I'll enjoy reading a "beach read" -tagged book in spite of that. Heck, my life is a beach! Hope that doesn't have a double meaning I don't know about. LOL.

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