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If you’re searching for something to pass the time during the long summer afternoons, grab a towel and umbrella and hit the sand with these great beach reads.
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The Shadow of Your Smile
by Mary Higgins Clark
In this fictional novel, best-selling mystery author Mary Higgins Clark unveils a long-withstanding family secret that threatens to end the life of an unknowing heiress, and destroy the legacy of a highly honored Catholic
nun. (Simon & Schuster, $25.99)
The Carrie Diaries
by Candace Bushnell
Candace Bushnell takes readers back in time to the days before Carrie Bradshaw became the ultimate New York City icon. Set in the suburbs of Connecticut, this book explores the character’s high school years and her evolvement into womanhood.
(HarperCollins Publishers, $18.99)
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Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage
by Elizabeth Gilbert
Forced to choose between marriage and the U.S. deportation of her Brazilian boyfriend, Elizabeth Gilbert explores the institution of marriage through the lens of a skeptic as she comes to terms with
lifelong commitment. (Penguin Group, $26.95)
Heart of the Matter
by Emily Giffin
The lives of two suburban women are brought together following a child’s tragic accident. Varying viewpoints on issues such as trust and infidelity are harmonized throughout this book as the narration ping- pongs between the two main characters.
(St. Martin’s Press, $26.99)
Finding the Perfect Lipstick
by Molly Ringwald
As the beloved “brat pack” actress Molly Ringwald embarks on her forties as a wife, mother and best friend, she reflects on her personal experiences of life, love and relationships post high school.
(HarperCollins Publishers, $18.99)
Getting the Pretty Back: Friendships, Family and
Courage, Redemption and Pee
by Sarah Silverman
Not for the easily offended, this memoir is everything you’d expect from the politically incorrect comedienne as she recounts her struggles with hairy arms and bedwetting, as well as deeper issues, such as the death of her infant brother.
(HarperCollins Publishers, $25.99)
The Bedwetter: Stories of
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Every Dog Has a Gift: True Stories of Dogs Who Bring Hope and Healing into Our Lives
by Rachel McPherson
Rachel McPherson, the founder and executive director of The Good Dog Foundation, explores the healing power of man’s best friend, as well as offers advice on different ways to interact with these animals on a daily basis.
(Penguin Group, $23.95)
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