Monday 2 July 2018

What Makes a Good Beach Read?

With the summer upon us, and thoughts turning to vacations by the beach, what will be on your reading pile?

Personally, I still like a paperback, but when your hand luggage is weight restricted, you have to choose your books carefully!


eBooks are far more practical if you are away for a couple of weeks and will be feasting on books while you sip a Mojito by the pool or a chilled beer on the beach!


Grab your Kindle and make sure you pack it with some great reads!




As I write this, I have that classic summer song playing, 'Club Tropicana' by Wham. 
Have a listen as you read :)



"...Fun and sunshine, there's enough for everyone!"

I wrote previously on my 'Cocktail for a Perfect Holiday Read'.

Here's my latest recipe:


  • Into your solid, well-contained plot; blend a complementary mix of tasty characters

  • Add a generous shot of action

  • Muddle in some adventure

  • Drop in a dash of violence

  • Sprinkle in some sensuous sex

  • Shake vigourously to mix in all the subtle flavours of sub plot

  • Finally, serve chilled with a twist

 

I've just returned from my summer vacation, with thoughts of starting a travel blog!

I was part way through 'Warlock' by Wilbur Smith, and being the size of a small brick, there was plenty left of it to keep my occupied!




Recent favourite reads have been:


Time and Time Again, by Ben Elton



The Taxidermist's Daughter, by Kate Mosse



I've also loved the Giordano Bruno books by SJ Paris. I think I may be a little in love with Bruno, the spy/ex-monk! All three books are availibale as a box set:




If binge reading is your thing on vacation, the bumper 4 in 1 Sherdian and Blake eBook Boxset is perfect.

All four books in one:


  • The Bronze Box
  • Solomon's Secrets
  • Gabriel's Game parts 1 and 2


Happy Summer!