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Six Picks: Sizzling Summer Reads

Abbe and Jess are excited to kick-off this summer with six breathtaking beach reads.

By Jessica Mizzi • 2 years ago
2019 Beach Reads

Summer is here! Abbe and Jess couldn’t be more ready to soak up the sun and dive into some hot 2019 beach reads.

What really defines a beach read? We’re not super sure but we do know that they need to be captivating, summer-esque, and easy to breeze through.

Watch Abbe and Jess in the video below to learn more about the books they’re recommending right now (warning: your TBR pile will grow). From thrillers to family drama to new short story collections, there’s something for everyone to read this summer.

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