Beach Reads 2026

It's that time of year again! Time for the hot days and cool waves of the coastal beaches! Whether you're heading to Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, Monterey, or Big Sur, you're sure to have a wonderful time with the sand, the water, and a great selection of the newest selections from our Adult Fiction and Nonfiction shelves. And if you're not going to the beach, these books are still great selections to take with you on a picnic, to an outdoor bistro for a book club meetup, or just sitting outside on your balcony. It's Summertime, so just relax into it and give yourself some ease!

Beach Reads 2026 Booklist: 

Atmosphere

The Calamity Club

Meet Me in Italy

Earth 7

Land

True Crime

American Rambler

The Wreck Of The Mentor: A True Story Of Death, Despair, And Deliverance In The Age Of Sail

Shark Heart

First Summer

Would you like some more recommendations? Check out my Summer blogs from previous years!

Beach Reads 2025

Vacations Gone Awry!

Weddings Gone Awry!