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What makes a book the perfect beach read? In this sunny episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by authors Clémence Michallon, Jonathan Parks-Ramage, Megan Miranda, and Sara Hamdan for a lively conversation about the art of crafting a summer page-turner. From thrillers to romances and everything in between, they unpack what “beach read” really means, how they keep readers hooked, and—crucially—their go-to writing snacks. 

Then in segment two, Amy, Bre, Cece, Jananie, and Kayla stop by with top-tier book recommendations to toss in your tote bag, whether you're headed to the coast or just catching rays on your lunch break. 

Pack your sunscreen and press play! 

Check out the video version of this episode on the Libby App YouTube Channel.

Article mentioned in the intro:

What Makes a Book a Beach Read?

Guest Host Recommendations: 

Amy Allen Clark  

• Sister, Sinner by Claire Hoffman (biography) 

• Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje 

Bre 

• The Oath – TM Richardson  

• The Wishing Pool – Tananarive Due 

Jananie 

• Never Been Better – Leanne Toshiko Simpson 

• The Bandit Queens – Parini Shroff 

Cece 

• Cleat Cute – Meryl Wilsner 

• Guillotine – Delilah S. Dawson 

• Drowning – TJ Newman 

Kayla 

• Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies - Catherine Mack 

• Sweethand- N.G. Peltier 

• A House on the Bottom of the Lake – Josh Mallerman 

Follow the Guests & Guest Hosts: 

Segment 1 

• Clémence Michallon - Website 

• Jonathan Parks-Ramage - Website 

• Megan Miranda - Website 

• Sara Hamdan - Website 

Segment 2 

• Amy Allen Clark - Links 

• Bre - Links 

• Cece - Links 

• Jananie K. Velu -

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