
In this special episode of PBS Books Readers Club, hosts Lauren Smith, Princess Weekes, and Heather-Marie Montilla share their perfect picks to binge beachside this summer. Join our hosts on June 24th at 8PM ET for a PBS Books Facebook Live event, on the PBS Books YouTube channel, pbsbooks.org, and the PBS app.
There’s something special about finding the perfect book to bring along on your summer adventures. Discover your next great read with the PBS Books Readers Club. Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy mystery, historical fiction, a richly layered family drama, or a gripping tale of revenge, our hosts have picks perfect for your beach bag, carry-on, or favorite patio chair.
A sneak peek into one of Lauren’s picks: “It’s set in the 1920s era Detroit amongst the wealthy, powerful auto families… It’s this twisty historical mystery about ambition, power and the dangerous secrets hidden behind one wealthy family’s glittering facade. Take The Great Gatsby and mix it with Mexican Gothic… and you have a serious page turner in Fortune of Sand.”
Explore this featured pick and the rest of the hosts’ favorite summer selections. Plus, come prepared to share your personal picks for this summer in the chat! We’d love to hear what you plan on reading!









