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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor One reason I love the beach so much is that it gives you a perfect excuse to sit on a blanket and read for the bulk of the day. Think about it: If you spent that much time lying around at home, people would call you a slacker. At the beach, however, it's totally appropriate. Best Books to Read at the Beach I also love the fact that reading on the beach is a low-pressure activity. No one expects you to have Proust in your beach bag next to the sunscreen. New Books Released This Month 10 Classic Novels for Teens See More About:  beach reading  romance novels  mystery novels Popular Mystery Series to Read at the Beach I spend most of the summer reading mysteries, preferably ones in series. It saves me thinking of what to read next. Top 10 Sites for Free Audio Books Book Club Ideas See More About:  mystery novels  janet evanovich  beach reading Top 8 Smart Beach Reads Feel like your brain is starting to atrophy? You can always opt for one of these smart beach reads. Top 10 Contemporary Classics Top 5 Airport Reads See More About:  beach reading  book recommendations  water for elephants Top 10 Classic Beach Reads Or you can go the classic route, and pick one of these books, many of which will seem familiar from your high school English classes. If You Like Harry Potter, You'll Love These Books Top 10 Classic Books for Summer See More About:  beach reading  summer reading  Today Ads Books Read Books List Hotel on the Beach Top 100 Books Kids Reading Books Featured Articles 10 Reasons to Join a CSA What You Can Do About the Debt Ceiling Tips on Buying Kids' School Uniforms Poetry for the Beach Video: How to Make Homemade Dog Biscuits Don't Let Summer Homework Drag You Down   More from About.com Romantic Road Photo Gallery Explore the enchanting medieval towns, vineyards, and historical castles of Germany's Romantic Road. More> Guide to Oktoberfest 2011 All the details you need to enjoy the beer, sausage and Bavarian Oompha bands at Germany's best festival. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement