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 <a href="https://youtu.be/KoRwyycKIX0">Libby App YouTube Channel</a>.
Guest Host Recommendations: 
Amy Allen Clark  
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10702172">Sister, Sinner</a> by Claire Hoffman (biography) 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/11217016">Slanting Towards the Sea</a> by Lidija Hilje 
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Bre 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10491971">The Oath</a> – TM Richardson  
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9257006">The Wishing Pool</a> – Tananarive Due 
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Jananie 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9908308">Never Been Better</a> – Leanne Toshiko Simpson 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/8906480">The Bandit Queens</a> – Parini Shroff 
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Cece 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9496693">Cleat Cute</a> – Meryl Wilsner 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10334063">Guillotine</a> – Delilah S. Dawson 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/7455477">Drowning</a> – TJ Newman 
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Kayla 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10110951">Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies</a> - Catherine Mack 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6259438">Sweethand</a>- N.G. Peltier 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5329719">A House on the Bottom of the Lake</a> – Josh Mallerman 
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Follow the Guests & Guest Hosts: 
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Clémence Michallon - <a href="https://www.clemencemichallon.com/">Website</a> 
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Jonathan Parks-Ramage - <a href="https://www.jonathan-p-r.com/">Website</a> 
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Megan Miranda - <a href="https://meganmiranda.com/">Website</a> 
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Sara Hamdan - <a href="https://www.sarahamdan.com/">Website</a> 
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Segment 2 
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Amy Allen Clark - <a href="https://linktr.ee/momadvice?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacoxbW-hpDCbUhmIl6yQQ3wFP1N7vcDT2SWC4CzScadOp2DTwd202y1SCue7Q_aem_eabiEM4AqMxRP6fwyrq11g">Links</a> 
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Bre - <a href="https://locdbooktician.carrd.co/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac9iqR2mQTZyUAYTrpmVrwLTd4zCj32lcWtjNWww0449c5hGoXIGmTw0PdRIQ_aem_ekDgZxrYgmfMDVv52w8quA">Links</a> 
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Cece - <a href="https://linktr.ee/CeceEwing_?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeIr8fsyItfP9U6MibbZbY3qUcMHqS1CgqJI1e0TLas9tIppn_aS5ryotAvRA_aem_Iq36VvPJiYheq2QIYgt99A">Links</a> 
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Jananie K. Velu - <a href="https://linktr.ee/jananie?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAae6BLZavAfuGW6MVVB-c7E_hWVtwvf-bGlTCeJ4UOQj37Ho5tyafKkG5FrVaw_aem_aCS1Xl8z-B6pQae9xJ8WEA">Links</a> 
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Kayla - <a href="https://linktr.ee/booksandlala?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac3yQuaHrsqkVJbxVoENddu2klMbaVdJMSdjYWWgO_hKC-cQ4kfQ0IVboXCTg_aem_uDPsPTFjO4ZsyWAbP91c9g">Links</a> 
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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 

Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in <a href="https://libbyapp.com/">Libby</a>. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our <a href="https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/34354">Cumulative List</a> for the whole season, or this <a href="https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/34591">list for today’s episode</a>! 

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