What Lighthearted Beach, Poolside or Park Reads Did You Get Lost In?Answer

With summer here, many of us are taking the opportunity to get outside and read. That could mean finding a cozy spot in a park, stretching out on a chair poolside or on a blanket on the beach – or staying warm in bed. "Pool reads" are lighthearted and fun. They're an escape from everything happening in our lives. When you think of fun stories that had you staying put far longer than you intended, what books come to mind?

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

#1 of 4 in Wayfarers

2014 • 2,078 Readers • 423 pages 4.1

Six Wakes

Six Wakes
ByMur Lafferty

2017 • 396 Readers • 400 pages 3.8

Tress of the Emerald Sea

#1 of 5 in Secret Projects

Tress of the Emerald Sea
ByBrandon Sanderson

2023 • 2,484 Readers • 480 pages 4.4

The Martian

#1 of 1 in The Martian

The Martian
ByAndy Weir

2011 • 4,742 Readers • 384 pages 4.4

Project Hail Mary

2021 • 6,107 Readers • 496 pages 4.5