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🌴 What even is a beach read in 2025? We’re unpacking the history behind the term (spoiler: it’s older than Instagram), breaking down what makes a great one, and—of course—sharing our top romance beach reads to add to your summer TBR.

Victoria from @bibliolifestyle joins me to chat about this season’s best romantic reads, from celebrity chaos and reality TV drama to Victorian slow burns. We also talk about the New Yorker article that helped define the term beach read and how our picks fit the modern definition.

Whether you love witty rom-coms, summer weddings, or Sicily-set age gap drama—this episode has a book for you. ☀️

👇 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:08 History of beach reading
03:57 Term beach read
05:26 Ideal beach read
08:44 Victoria's picks for 2025

📚 Books Mentioned:
• Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood → https://rstyle.me/+pXahoeVK6IA3f2Q8o8...
• It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan → https://rstyle.me/+ZGUzX15BBWZ8Ljhf5O...
• Rules for Ruin by Mimi Matthews → https://rstyle.me/+9V0nGQnmTqqBt2Z6UE...
• Along Came Amor by Alexis Daria → https://rstyle.me/+UFoeIFepp96Bw5tjeg...
• Fan Favorite by Adrienne Gunn → https://rstyle.me/+JY61IbOgfgmX8uaBjl...

📖 Articles & Links Mentioned:
• New Yorker Article – “The Invention of the Beach Read”: https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-...
• Victoria’s Blog: https://bibliolifestyle.com
• Summer Reading Guide 2025: https://bibliolifestyle.com/summer-re...

🔗 Related Blog Posts:
2025 Kindle Unlimited Romance Beach Reads → https://www.underthecoversbookblog.co...
Queer Summer 2025 Romance Books → https://www.underthecoversbookblog.co...

📺 What to Watch Next
• Mid-Year Romance Check-In with Guest Reviewer Jen →    • Mid-Year Reading Check-In 2025 📚 Favorite ...  
• July 2025 Romance New Releases to Add to Your TBR →    • 8 Must Read Books Coming July 2025!  

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