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 - Links
Kayla - Links
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:16 Intro
00:08:18 Segment 1 - Clémence Michallon, Jonathan Parks-Ramage, Megan Miranda, Sara Hamdan
00:54:57 BREAK – Check out Plot Threads Shop!
00:56:10 Segment 2 – Book Recommendations with Amy, Bre and Jananie!
01:30:24 Segment 2 – Book Recommendations with Cece and Kayla!
01:44:46 Outro
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