5 Best Summer Indie Beach Reads

Let's face it. You can pretty much predict what everyone else at the beach will be reading this summer. A bit of what's on the USA Today bestseller list, a pinch of whatever is in People magazine and a healthy dose of whatever was suggested by The New York Times.

Which is fine. But what if you're tired of reading the same thing everyone else has stuffed in their design beach bags? What if you're more of a pioneer? Someone who gets a kick out of discovering something new? Where's your list of great books to read whilst you tan?

Look no further, my friend, because we at IndieReader (via the Huffington Post) have gathered some of our best reviewed books, compiled here, for your reading enjoyment. Because someone has to discover the next Stieg Larsson, Janet Evanovich and [fill in the blank]. No reason why it shouldn't be you!

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1). "Kisses Of An Enemy" by Ray Flynt (Thriller)

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Reviewed by Steven Maginnis: A thriller set in Washington, D.C., "Kisses of An Enemy" is about scandal and duplicity in which practically none of the characters have any virtue or morals. The author does an excellent job of keeping things moving along in a storyline that has more twists and turns than the Pacific Coast Highway. In short, it's an entirely believable story, and a very good one at that.

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Reviewed by Steven Maginnis:

A thriller set in Washington, D.C., "Kisses of An Enemy" is about scandal and duplicity in which practically none of the characters have any virtue or morals. The author does an excellent job of keeping things moving along in a storyline that has more twists and turns than the Pacific Coast Highway. In short, it's an entirely believable story, and a very good one at that.

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[stacigreason]

08:21 PM on 07/29/2011

As a fellow writer I am in awe of Nancy's talents. She is a gifted and delicious storyteller. Buy her memoir - you'll leave hungry and satiated.

[Rachelgaffney]

08:53 PM on 07/15/2011

I ordered Sirens Feast on Wednesday on AMazon..and it was here by Thursday ! Getting stuck in right now ! THanks....

[Rick Daley]

08:03 AM on 07/14/2011

Here's one to add to the list. It was just released this week, it's called THE MAN IN THE CINDER CLOUDS. It's a cool read for a hot summer day:

An ancient book is discovered under the arctic ice...
https://www.createspace.com/3577593

[littlemonster]

04:07 PM on 07/12/2011

May I recommend: Lola, California by Edie Meidav ediemeidav.com or kevinsalem.com/lola.html

[Taylor Griffins]

04:28 PM on 07/15/2011

I second that! An incredible novel. Truly.

[HappierWithLess]

12:59 PM on 07/12/2011

A good read is Happier Than A Billionaire. A funny narrative about quitting one's job and moving to Costa RIca.

[RickChesler]

12:58 PM on 07/12/2011

Kisses of An Enemy does look like fun. There are a lot of great indie summer reads out right now.

[Lucinda Cole]

11:43 AM on 07/12/2011

I really liked Publish This Book: The Unbelievable True Story of How I Wrote, Sold, and Published This Very Book. It's by Stephen Markley, a very funny guy.

[JohnnyKay]

11:01 AM on 07/12/2011

Try House Of The Turtles, a true story about healing from child abuse.

[blogfan66]

10:50 AM on 07/12/2011

Another great indie beach read is Secret Regrets by Kevin Hansen (previously featured on Huffington Post at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/19/relationship-regrets-13-s_n_850791.html?ir=Books#s265802 ) You can read the first 15 pages free on Amazon. It's on sale on Amazon, and can be downloaded on Kindle, Nook or iPad. Check it out!

[WedInMexico]

10:20 AM on 07/12/2011

Thanks for the great tips! I read "A Secret of the Universe" and absolutely LOVED it, really looking forward to checking out the others! I posted a link to this article on my blog, which covers destination weddings and honeymoons...thought it would make a great suggestion for some honeymoon beach reads! Please take a look at www.WedInMexico.org, and follow me on Twitter @WedInMexico.