4 Books to Bring to the Beach This Summer

There’s nothing better than relaxing on the beach with a great book, and with summer in full-swing we asked 4 BHS Hamptons Agents about the best books to read while enjoying the East End’s gorgeous beaches. Here are some of the answers given below by our own James MacMillan of East Hampton, Anna Kahn of West Side/East Hampton, Angela Pecora of Southampton, and  Susan Ratcliffe of Bridgehampton.

Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?: An Asian American Story of Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Running a Billion Dollar Empire

by Loida Lewis and Blair S. Walker

“A fascinating and engaging memoir from a trail-blazing, leading female executive, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? is an uplifting true story of how one can rise to achieve extraordinary things. Loida is a longtime customer of mine and I purchased this to get it autographed for my niece. A truly inspiring read.”

– James MacMillan, East Hampton

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Happy-Go-Lucky  by David Sedaris

“Andrew Phillips in our West Side Columbus Office originally recommended Sedaris to me 20 years ago. His stories are laugh-out-loud funny, poignant, and tear-jerking all at the same time. A couple of my favorites are Carol and Santaland Diaries. I enjoy the progression from his early works, from being a ‘starving’ writer to a worldwide best-selling author (who still enjoyed cleaning up garbage from the side of the road).”

– Anna Kahn, West Side/East Hampton

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Project Hail Mary by Andrew Weir

“From the author of The Martian, this is a must-read. I simply could not put it down. The science, heroism, the cooperation among all nations on Earth, as well as an alien race to save both worlds leaves you hopeful that goodness is not obsolete.”

– Angela Pecora, Southampton

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The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

“A wonderful summer read, The Covenant of Water is an epic story set in South India, following three generations of one family seeking answers to a mysterious and tragic secret. The characters are very interesting and captivating, and the setting is beautifully evoked.”

– Susan L. Ratcliffe, Bridgehampton

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