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50 Best Beaches
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Seminyak is one of the best beaches on the island of Bali. More relaxed than Kuta, Seminyak has beach clubs like Hot Potato and Ku De Ta, where you can rent a chair, sip a few Bintang beers, swim in the Indian Ocean, and enjoy amazing sunsets.
🏖️ Read a book set in Indonesia or where a character drinks a beer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum).
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
Hawaii's Makena Beach, also known as Big Beach, is just that — a wide, mile-long stretch of golden sand, between two black lava outcroppings on Maui's southwestern shore. Spend the day snorkeling, taking a stroll, or just catching some rays.
🏖️ Read a book set in Maui or with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
Santa Monica Beach is one of Los Angeles County's most beautiful strands, and its iconic pier is a can't-miss attraction. In addition to an amusement park (a ride on the Ferris wheel is a must), you'll also find an aquarium, a historic carousel, and snack stands.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
Located on Grand Cayman's western shore, Seven Mile Beach is one of the Caribbean's most celebrated strands. It seems to go on forever (it's 7 miles long), and while you'll find luxury resorts and seafood restaurants, there are also plenty of quiet stretches for peaceful strolls
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
Thailand's Krabi province has long been on beach lovers' radars, especially Railay Beach. This photo-worthy strand, reached via long-tail boat from Ao Nang, is framed by stunning limestone cliffs, and it has many secret coves that you can explore by kayak.
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo or uses a kayak or where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
Ibiza has plenty of must-see beaches, including Es Cavallet Beach, a long, sandy stretch surrounded by sand dunes, where, on a clear day, you can see the neighboring island of Formentera. Keep in mind that Es Cavallet is one of the island's nude beaches!
🏖️ Read a book set in Spain or where a character sunbathes nude or where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
Located on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, Sand Harbor is a super scenic beach within Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. This lake beach is known for its crystal-clear water and unique rock formations. Nearby are picnic sites equipped with barbecues.
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
Cape Cod has plenty of Insta-worthy sights — two of its best beaches are within the Cape Cod National Seashore, stretching 40 miles along the Atlantic. They include Wellfleet's Marconi Beach (the site where the first wireless signal was sent across the Atlantic in 1903) and Provincetown's Race Point Beach, known for its spectacular sunsets.
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses wireless or second in a series or with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
The crown jewel of beaches along the French Riviera is Pampelonne, the busiest and longest stretch in glamorous St. Tropez. Bring a towel and stake out a spot in the public area, or spend the day at one of the see-and-be-seen beach clubs like Le Club 55.
🏖️ Read a book set in France or a fifth in a series or the authors intials can be found in PAMPELONNE.
35. The Hamptons — New York
The Hamptons, the fabled string of charming towns along Long Island's South Fork, has stellar strands. A few can't-miss ones include Southampton's Coopers Beach, East Hampton's Main Beach, and Montauk's Ditch Plains Beach (a popular spot for surfers).
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
This famous Australian beach is just a 20-minute drive from Sydney, making it the perfect day trip. The wide, crescent-shaped strand is known for its surf, which attracts big-time surfers. You'll want to linger over a long lunch in one of Bondi's waterfront restaurants.
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
Some of the best beaches on the East Coast can be found in the Outer Banks, a 130-mile-long barrier island chain off the coast of North Carolina. You'll find pristine strands in the towns of Duck, Nags Head, and Kill Devil Hills, which is where the Wright Brothers took their first flight over the area's sand dunes.
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother or set on the East coast of the United States or with a character who is a devil.
38. Sand Beach — Maine
It's a fact: Maine's beaches are cold, but that doesn't take away from their beauty. One of the state's top strands is Sand Beach, located within Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. This golden-sand beach is the perfect spot to unwind after a hike.
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA.
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
Located on the island of Elba, Spiaggia di Sansone, or Sansone Beach, is a stunner of a strand framed by sheer white cliffs and translucent blueish-green waters. It's a great spot for swimming and snorkeling. Napoleon was exiled to this Tuscan island in 1814.
🏖️ Read a book set in Italy or a book about Napoleon or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
Located near the village of Vik, Reynisfjara Beach is one of the most popular strands in Iceland. This stunning black-pebble beach is known for a pyramid-like rock formation of basalt columns, as well as jagged rocks jutting out from the sea.
🏖️ Read a book located in a village or set in Iceland or where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
41. Huntington Beach — California
One of the best beaches for surfing in California is Huntington Beach, also known as "Surf City USA." Watch surfers glide across the Pacific Ocean's waves from the shore or from the the town's iconic pier (be sure to have lunch at the old-school diner, Ruby's), then cool off by taking a dip.
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has plenty of secluded strands, but if you're looking for glitzy high-rise hotels, waterfront restaurants, and nightlife, then head to San Juan's Condado Beach. Plus, historic Old San Juan, with its craft shops and imposing historic fort, is just 10 minutes away by taxi.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history.
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
Off of the Georgian coast, Jekyll Island is a favorite of nature lovers who appreciate the island's 10 miles of unspoiled shoreline. For many, the prettiest beach is Driftwood, which is lined with ancient tree trunks and large pieces of driftwood — keep your camera ready! ,
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
Anakena is the best beach on Easter Island, the mysterious Chilean outpost that's home to moai, the ancient large-headed figures carved by the indigenous Rapa Nui people. Anakena not only has a beautiful crescent-shaped beach with fine coral sand and calm waters, but two moai as well.
🏖️ Read a book set at Easter or tagged mystery or where the authors initials can be found in RAPA NUI.
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
Cannon Beach is not only one of the best beaches in Oregon, but one of the best in the entire Pacific Northwest (it's less than 2 hours from Portland). The beach has numerous tide pools, and photographers have a field day taking snaps of Haystack Rock, a 235-foot-tall rock formation where puffins often congregate.
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN.
46. Cape May — New Jersey
One of the loveliest towns along the 130-mile-long Jersey shore, Cape May is a national treasure due to its beautiful Victorian homes (many of which have been turned into charming inns and B&Bs) that are just steps from the shoreline.
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) or where a character runs a B & B of with the word Cape in the title.
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
Fans of the BBC series Broadchurch likely know that the stunner of a beach featured in the show is in the charming village of West Bay in Dorset. Known for its massive sandstone cliffs and rust-colored sand, Harbour Cliff Beach, along the so-called Jurassic Coast in southeastern England, is quite the sight.
🏖️ Read a book where BBC can be found in the title (In any order) or set in England or where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
One of Costa Rica's most beloved beaches is Playa Manuel Antonio, a gorgeous beach within a national park of the same name. Spend the morning hiking through the park's rainforest (keep an eye out for capuchin monkeys), then take a dip in the warm Pacific Ocean waters of this crescent-shaped beauty.
🏖️ Read a book set in or about a rainforest or where a character goes hiking or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
This black-sand beauty is one of the finest beaches on Santorini. Located on the island's south coast, Perissa is a popular spot for both locals and tourists, and it's lined with hotels and tavernas. You can easily spend the day here swimming in the Aegean and lunching on fresh grilled fish and a feta salad.
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
Big Sur's Pfeiffer Beach, reached via unpaved road off Highway 1, is lauded for its purple-hued sand (due to manganese garnet deposits) and the Pfeiffer keyhole rock, where the sun's rays filter through a natural archway, creating a tunnel of light. It's just as mesmerizing as it sounds!
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title or with a purple cover or that is a first in a series.
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50 Best BeachesDuration:
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Each beach can be done once.
25/50
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
Circe|Madeline Miller|05/07/25|Penelope teaches Telegonus to swim
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horesback riding.
Stepsister|Jennifer Donnelly|09/08/25|Isabelle rides horses
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
How To Seal Your Own Fate|Kristen Perrin|22/06/25|family at centre of story line
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book set in Thailand or with a body of water on the cover or where an object or person is hidden.
Caraval|Stephanie Garber|16/06/25|Tella was hidden
5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover or set on an island or tagged LGBTQ.
|Tom Whipple|03/06/25|bunsen burner fire6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
The Scarlet Shedder|Dav Pilkey|24/08/25|Chief goes on honeymoon
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
Girl, Goddess, Queen|Bea Fitzgerald|02/06/25|Persephone is a virgin for most of the book
8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover or where a character goes snorkling or scuba diving or with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
|Leonie Swann|4/09/25|blue cover9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a charcter goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ or a book with lovers on the cover.
All Fall Down|Ally Carter|05/08/25|Grace goes to a party
10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California or a character who is a beginner at something or where a character goes to a zoo.
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant or where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
Death on the Nile|Agatha Christie|7/09/25|author initials
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a book about Alexander Hamilton or a character who is a father or a 4th in a series.
A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage|Asia Mackay|12/08/25|Fox is a father
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with the word seashell in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with a beach on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes fishing or where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING (Three words) or a long book (over 300 pages).
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
See How They Run|Ally Carter|10/09/25|author initials
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book where a character relaxes or with steps on the cover or a book which you enjoy.
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state or where a character eats shrimp or where a character sunbathes.
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
The Song of Achilles|Madeline Miller|19/08/25|Achilles is famous
21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in a country with a volcano or with a black cover or a big book (over 350 pages).
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat or where a character forgets their keys or a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries|Heather Fawcett|29/07/25|remote location
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
Poisoned|Jennifer Donnelly|06/06/25
25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover or where a character adds sugar to something or where a character takes a taxi.
|Maggie Stiefvater|26/08/25|bird on cover26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book set in Indonesia or where a character drinks a beer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum).
Much Ado About Nothing|William Shakespeare|12/06/25|Title words
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Maui or with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo or uses a kayak or where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
That Time I Got Kidnapped|Tom Mitchell|20/06/25|Author initials
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book set in Spain or where a character sunbathes nude or where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses wireless or second in a series or with the numbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
Love Is for Losers|Wibke Brueggemann|18/06/25|published 2021
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book set in France or a fifth in a series or the authors intials can be found in PAMPELONNE.
35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother or set on the East coast of the United States or with a character who is a devil.
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands|Heather Fawcett|04/08/25|Emily has a brother
38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA.
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ Read a book set in Italy or a book about Napoleon or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
The Flatshare|Beth O'Leary|11/09/25|set in London
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book located in a village or set in Iceland or where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
The Burning Maze|Rick Riordan|14/06/25|author initials RR
41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history.
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ Read a book set at Easter or tagged mystery or where the authors initials can be found in RAPA NUI.
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN.
46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) or where a character runs a B & B of with the word Cape in the title.
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Read a book where BBC can be found in the title (In any order) or set in England or where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
How To Rob a Bank|Tom Mitchell|13/07/25|set in england
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ Read a book set in or about a rainforest or where a character goes hiking or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Lord of the Flies|Aimée de Jongh|05/08/25|set in rainforest
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title or with a purple cover or that is a first in a series.
The Tyrant’s Tomb|Rick Riordan|14/08/25|double consonant
50 Best Beaches1/6/25-30/11/2026
50/50
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes swimming - they get caught in floodwaters & have to swim for it
Wings Above The Diamantina by Arthur W. Upfield 6/6 3.5★
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes horseback riding.
A Valentine Embrace by Valerie King, Meg-Lynn Roberts, Olivia Sumner 3/6 2.5★
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with a family at the centre of the storyline.
The Peppercorn Project by Nicki Edwards 16/6 3.5★
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where an object or person is hidden - both
Asylum by Jack Adams 11/6 4★
5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book tagged LGBTQ.
Thoroughly Disenchanted by Alexandra Almond 14/6 3.5★
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
The Wedding by Edith Layton 8/6 1★
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin - Thea
June Love by Karla Hocker 19/6 2★
8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with the word fish in the text - "searching the rock pools for shells or tiny fish" p.145
Harriet by Joan Mellows 1/6 2.5★
9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with lovers on the cover.
by Patricia Oliver 14/6 4★10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a beginner at something - a debutante & first-time author
Famous Miss Feversham by Christie Kennard 22/6 2★
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris 5/6 3.5★
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a 4th in a series - Malloreon $
Sorceress of Darshiva by David Eddings 27/6 3★
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
Step in Time by Anne Barbour 27/6 3★
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on spring break - Sophia
One Last Gift by Emily Stone 16/7 3★
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING
Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb 13/6 4.5★
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY
My Lady Faire by Emily Hendrickson 15/6 2★
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes out for lunch
The Jane Austen Remedy by Ruth Wilson 18/6 4★
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book with steps on the cover
by Regina Scott 22/6 2★19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state
From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris 25/6 3★
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a bath
Flying Too High by Kerry Greenwood 9/6 5★
21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover
by Joy Reed 26/6 4★22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in a country with a volcano - USA
Replay by Ken Grimwood 28/6 4★
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with a location that is remote - mostly remote stations
City Girl Country Girl by Liz Harfull 27/6 3.5★
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
Possession In Death by J.D. Robb 15/6 3★
25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover
by Terry Pratchett 15/6 4★26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book where a character drinks a beer - Feeney
New York to Dallas by J.D. Robb 4/7 4★
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book with the word beach in the text - "that lined the edge of the beach" p.369
Welcome to Temptation by Jennifer Crusie 21/6 3★
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character eats a snack
Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris 19/7 3.5★
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character eats seafood.
The Library at Wagtail Ridge by Janet Gover 11/7 4★
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
Grandghost by Nancy Springer 5/7 3★
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
Miss Cheney's Charade by Emily Hendrickson 20/6 2★
32. Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book where a character goes on a picnic - Dave & Ellie
The Wife's Secret by Barbara Hannay 18/7 4★
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book with the numbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year - 1995
Father Christmas by Barbara Metzger 26/6 1★
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PAMPELONNE.
The Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair 4/6 4.5★
35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper
Every Spy a Traitor by Alex Gerlis 24/6 4★
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book with a moon on the cover.
by Charlaine Harris 2/7 3★37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book set on the East coast of the United States - NY
Chaos in Death by J.D. Robb 5/7 3★
38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert
Mr. Jelly's Business by Arthur W. Upfield 8/8 4★
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA - England
Tom's Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce 28/6 3★
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
Julia's Portion by Ellen Fitzgerald 21/7 2★
41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY - RS
The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass 3/8 5★
42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book tagged historical
Lord Freddie's First Love by Patricia Bray 22/6 3★
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series
Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris 9/7 2★
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ Read a book tagged mystery
A Killing of Angels by Kate Rhodes 8/7 3.5★
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a photographer - Coral
The View from the Balcony by Janette Paul 31/7 4★
46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book where a character runs a B & B
Where the Heart Is by Nicola Marsh 5/8 3.5★
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
The Second Lady Emily by Allison Lane 28/6 3.5★
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ Read a book with the word monkey in the text - "And I'd wager a monkey that if he was contemplating getting buckled" p.8
Roses for Harriet by Patricia Oliver 7/7 4★
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA - Tokyo
Letters from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop by Kenji Ueda 30/6 3★
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a purple cover
by Suzanne Collins 21/6 2★
50 Best BeachesJune 1, 2025 -November 30, 2026
50/50
Use only once.
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach - Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan 7/5/25
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book with a character who likes their privacy - MC isolates herself in a remote area - The Last Word by Taylor Adams 6/19/25
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with a family at the center of the storyline - The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal 7/13/25
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book set in Thailand - Hazard goes to Koh Samui, Thailand, to try and get sober - The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley 6/2/25
5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book set on an island - Set in Sicily - Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood 6/1/25
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA - Author's initials are NL - Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour 6/23/25
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin - FMC is a virgin (at the beginning of the book) - Indigo by Beverly Jenkins 6/3/25
8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with the word fish in the text - "...the fish jumped into their boats." 21% - Muddled Through by Barbara Ross 6/18/25
9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with lovers on the cover - Seven Days in June by Tia Williams 6/12/25
10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a beginner at something - MC learning to knit - Knit One, Kill Two by Maggie Sefton 7/8/25
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL - Author's initials are CH - Ghost in Trouble by Carolyn G. Hart 6/15/25
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a father - Ivor is a father - The Deadly Mystery of the Missing Diamonds by T.E. Kinsey 6/21/25
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL - Author's initials are EB - The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey 6/11/25
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book where a character that goes on spring break - Pep goes looking for her father during the spring break of her senior year at the University of Oklahoma - Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson 8/23/25
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a long book (over 300 pages) - 384 pages - The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton 6/7/25
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY - French Quarter Fright Night by Ellen Byron 7/5/25
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA - The Loch Ness Papers by Paige Shelton 6/26/25
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book with steps on the cover - Cat Got Your Killer by Sofie Ryan 6/5/25
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book where a character eats shrimp - MC eats shrimp tacos - Mrs. Morris and the Ghost by Traci Wilton 6/22/25
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a bath - Ada takes a bath - The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley 6/23/25
21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover - Pawfully Wedded by Diane Kelly 6/13/25
22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a big book (over 350 pages) - 416 pages - A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley 6/10/25
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat - Hidden Beneath by Barbara Ross 6/29/25
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO - Author's initials are AR - Finders Keepers: A Flannigan Sisters Psychic Cozy Mystery by Amanda Reid 6/8/25
25. Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book where a character adds sugar to something - "I grabbed several sugar packets, ripped off their tops, and dumped them into my coffee." 30% - Sins of the Sarcophagus by Kirsten Weiss 7/19/25
26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book where a character drinks a beer - MC drinks several beers - Tandem Demise by Duffy Brown 6/30/25
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southwest state - Texas - Death, Taxes, and Green Tea Ice Cream by Diane Kelly 7/18/25
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character eats a snack - "I had a pre-party snack..." 50% - Flame and Fortune by Jana Deleon 7/11/25
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series - House-Flipper Mystery #7 - Dead Post Society by Diane Kelly 6/28/25
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE - Author's initials are TO - There There by Tommy Orange 6/17/25
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH - A Killer Plot by Ellery Adams 7/17/25
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book where a character barbecues - It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan 7/26/25
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book with the numbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year - Published 2018 - Thin Ice by Paige Shelton 7/2/25
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book that is fifth in a series - League of Literary Ladies #5 - Gone with the Twins by Kylie Logan 6/6/25
35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) - "tossing everyone a fork and a napkin." 20% One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia 7/6/25
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive - Sarah and George take a drive - Making Friends Can Be Murder by Kathleen West 8/2/25
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother - Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter 7/10/25
38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book set in Maine - Torn Asunder by Barbara Ross 7/3/25
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ The first letter of the location can be found in ELBA - Set in London - Lady Fortescue Steps Out by Marion Chesney 7/4/25
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book located in a village - Located in the village of St. Tredoc - The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson 6/24/25
41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby - Lethal Licorice by Amanda Flower 7/7/25
42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where a character enjoys the nightlife - FMC and MMC go to movie premieres, art gallery openings, high-end restaurants, etc. - The Stand-In by Lily Chu 7/20/25
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is described as ancient - on p189 Bootsie is described as "ancient" - The Wedding People by Alison Espach 7/25/25
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️Tagged mystery - Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess 7/1/25
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a photographer - MC uses photography as his "anchor" after a school shooting - The Golden Hour by Niki Smith 7/23/25
46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) - Set 1890s to 1970s - The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 8/1/25
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Author's initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF - Conclave by Robert Harris 6/25/25
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ A character goes hiking - The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton 6/16/25
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA - Set in Alabama - Almost American Girl by Robin Ha 7/16/25
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book that is a first in a series - A Murder for the Books by Victoria Gilbert (Blue Ridge Library Murder #1) 7/15/25
50 Best BeachesDuration: June 1, 2025 - November 30, 2026
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Each beach can be done once.
44/50 Completed
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii
Maui Murder-Jasmine Webb 6/08/25
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes horseback riding.
Only With Me-Brooke Montgomery 7/10/25
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida
Mullets and Man Buns-Nick Russell 7/24/25
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book with a body of water on the cover
My Silver Lining-Laura Pavlov 6/06/25
5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover
Night on Fire-L.T. Vargus 7/05/25
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
Adriana Locke-Flirt 6/22/25
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin
Rent Free-Lani Lynn Vale 7/04/25
8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover
Archer's Voice-Mia Sheridan 6/24/25
9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with lovers on the cover.
She's a Wild One-Kristen Proby 6/07/25
10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California
The 6th Target-James Patterson 6/20/25
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
Alexandria House-Holding 7/18/25
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a father
Unbreak My Heart-Nicole Jacquelyn 6/01/25
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
Lucy Score-Riley Thorn and the Blast from the Past 8/21/25
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports
Rewind It Back-Liz Tomforde 6/04/25
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a long book (over 300 pages).
(621)
At Peace-Kristen Ashley 7/01/25
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY
Audrey Alden-Espresso Shots & Murder Plots 7/13/25
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
Cat Porter-Lock & Key 6/09/25
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book which you enjoy.
Someday You Learn-Harlow James 6/18/25
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state
(Tennessee)
Love After Duty-Amber Kelly 6/14/25
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover
Quarrelsome Quartz-Mildred Abbott 6/02/25
22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book with a black cover
Clap Back-Lani Lynn Vale 6/01/25
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
A Fatal Thaw-Dana Stabenow 6/21/25
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
Janet Evanovich-To the Nines 6/13/25
25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover
Live and Let Chai-Bree Baker 6/29/25
26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum).
April in Spain-John Banville 7/02/25
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
(Utah)
The Deceiving Look-Victor Methos 6/18/25
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in Los Angeles.
The Gods of Guilt-Michael Connelly 6/26/25
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
Mary Stone-Shadow's Flame 7/07/25
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
Lani Lynn Vale-Time to Bounce 8/02/25
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada
The Silent Watcher-Victor Methos 6/08/25
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book second in a series
(Getting Lucky)
That Forever Girl-Meghan Quinn 6/19/25
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a fifth in a series
(Cherry Tree Harbor)
Slap Shot Surprise-Melanie Harlow 8/25/25
35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
The Butterfly Effect-Kelly Elliott 6/07/25
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother
YOLO-Lani Lynn Vale 9/03/25
38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book set in Maine
The Summer Guests-Tess Gerritsen 7/09/25
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
(Boston)
The Keepsake-Tess Gerritsen 6/21/25
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
Josi Avari-Nest Egg 6/14/25
41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
Tony Urban-Her Deadly Double Life 8/20/25
42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where a character enjoys the nightlife
Change of Heart-Nicole Jacquelyn 7/02/25
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series
(Nikki Hunt)
Little Child Gone-Stacy Green 6/03/25
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ Read a book tagged mystery
Girl, Forgotten-Karin Slaughter 6/13/25
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN.
46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) or where a character runs a B & B of with the word Cape in the title.
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
Linda Castillo-Rage 7/30/25
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ Read a book with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Pg.174"The monkey is getting heavier every day."
Copper-Lilly Atlas 6/02/25
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book that is a first in a series.
(Grilled Cheese Mysteries)
Up to No Gouda-Linda Reilly 6/14/25
FINISHED!!! 50 Best BeachesDuration: 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
(07/10/25)
Each beach can be done once.
Level 3 (50 beaches) 14
TASKS 50/50
☑️ 1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️or where a character goes swimming &
or where a character goes to the beach.
My Favorite Bad Decision (The Favorites 1) Elizabeth O'Roark (Kit and Miller stay at his beach house where they’re on the beach and swimming) 06/02/25
☑️ 2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️or with a character who likes their privacy
The Radleys Matt Haig (the Radleys are secretly vampires) 06/02/25
☑️ 3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
Small Town Secrets (Small Town 1) Kristy Tate (large farm family) 06/01/25
☑️ 4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️or where an object or person is hidden.
F is for Fugitive (Kinsey Millhone 6) Sue Grafton (Kinsey is tracking down a prison escapee) 06/01/25
☑️ 5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️or set on an island
A Poisonous Palate (Key West Food Critic 14) Lucy Burdette (Key West) 06/02/25
☑️ 6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ or where the author’s initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
The Snow Child Eowyn Ivey 06/05/25
☑️ 7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ or where a character goes to a park.
The Bright Side Running Club Josie Lloyd (the club runs in a park) 06/07/25
☑️ 8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ or with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Blue Sisters Coco Mellors (p. 198 “. . . lithe and muscular as a fish . . .”) 06/11/25
☑️ 9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ or a book with lovers on the cover.
What Happens in Amsterdam Rachel Lynn Solomon 06/05/25
☑️ 10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California
No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding (Every Time I go on Vacation 2) Catherine Mack 06/15/25
☑️ 11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ or where the author’s initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
Mad About Ewe (Common Threads 1) Susannah Nix 06/09/25
☑️ 12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ or a character who is a father
Landlines Rainbow Rowell(Moth Winn is a father) 06/03/25
☑️ 13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ or where the author’s initials can be found in SANIBEL.
The Club Ellery Lloyd 06/08/25
☑️ 14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports
Out of Nowhere Maria Padian 07/10/25
☑️ 15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ or a long book (over 300 pages).
A Novel Love Story Ashley Poston (368 pages) 06/06/25
☑️ 16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Wizard of Most Wicked Ways (Whimbrel House 4) Charlie N. Holmberg (p. 2 “. . . the waves of the sea . . .”) 06/12/25
☑️ 17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ or where the author’s initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
A Family Matter Claire Lynch 06/09/25
☑️ 18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ or with steps on the cover (show cover)
Gingerbread Danger (Amish Candy Shop Mystery 9) Amanda Flower 06/09/25
☑️ 19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state
A Painted House John Grisham (Arkansas) 06/13/25
☑️ 20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ or where a character takes a bath
The Haunting of Hill House Shirley Jackson (both Theodora and Eleanor take baths) 06/05/25
☑️ 21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover (show cover)
Yipped in the Yams (Lovely Lethal Gardens 2 Rewind) Dale Mayer 06/07/25
☑️ 22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in a country with a volcano
Murder at the Ponte Vecchio (Armstrong and Oscar 11) T.A. Williams 06/06/25
☑️ 23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️or where a character forgets their keys
An Extremely Unlikely Death (Dinner Lady Detectives 6 ) Hannah Hendy (Margery left the keys at her house) 06/04/25
☑️ 24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ or where the auhor’s initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
Not Friends (Sworn to Loathe You 3) Rachel John 06/03/25
☑️ 25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover (show cover)
The Retreat (Elin Warner 2) Sarah Pearse 06/16/25
☑️ 26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ or where a character drinks a beer
Rockets' Dead Glare (Tourist Trap 4.5) Lynn Cahoon (Jill is a beer drinker) 06/20/25
☑️ 27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
Dying to Read (Survivors’ Book Club Mystery 5) Lynn Cahoon (Arizona) 06/14/25
☑️ 28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ or where a character eats a snack
Aunt Bessie Observes (Isle of Man 15) Diana Xarissa (p. 28) 06/19/25
☑️ 29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ or where a character eats seafood.
All That Life Can Afford Emily Everett (Callum teaches Anna how to eat an oyster) 06/15/25
☑️ 30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo
After Life Gayle Forman (Amber has her senior portrait taken) 06/10/25
☑️ 31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ or where the author’s initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
The First Shot (The Last Mrs. Parrish .5) Liv Constantine 06/15/25
☑️ 32. Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️ or a character barbecues.
Worth Fighting For (Meant to Be 5) Jesse Q. Sutanto (p. 75) 06/21/25
☑️ 33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ or with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
People of Darkness (Leaphorn and Chee 4) Tony Hillerman (Pub. 1988) 06/14/25
☑️ 34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book set in France
The Artist and the Feast Lucy Steeds 06/04/25
☑️ 35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ or set in a charming town (Your interpretation). - South Cove
Mission to Murder (Tourist Trap 2) Lynn Cahoon 06/17/25
☑️ 36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive
Murder on Wheels (Tourist Trap 6) Lynn Cahoon (Jill takes several drives) 06/23/25
☑️ 37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother
Between Shades of Gray Ruta Sepetys (Joanas) 06/07/25
☑️ 38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ or set in Maine
Easter Bunny Murder (Lucy Stone 19) Leslie Meier 06/20/25
☑️ 39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA (Alaska)
A Cold Day for Murder (Kate Shugak 1) Dana Stabenow 07/02/25
☑️ 40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book located in a village
If the Shoe Kills (Tourist Trap 3) Lynn Cahoon (South Cove) 06/18/25
☑️ 41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ or where the author’s initials can be found in SURF CITY.
Shockaholic Carrie Fisher 07/04/25
☑️ 42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ or where a character enjoys the nightlife
Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly Anthony Bourdain (he and his co-workers partied all night after work) 06/20/25
☑️ 43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series
Memories and Murder (Tourist Trap 10) Lynn Cahoon 07/04/25
☑️ 44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ or tagged mystery
Killer Run (Tourist Trap 5) Lynn Cahoon 06/20/25
☑️ 45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ or with a character who is a photographer
The Love Lyric (Greene Sisters 3) Kristina Forest (p. 287) 06/25/25
☑️ 46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️or where a character runs a B & B
Dressed to Kill (Tourist Trap 4) Lynn Cahoon (Bill and Mary run the local B & B) 06/19/25
☑️ 47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ or where the author’s initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
Paper Wife Laila Ibrahim 06/14/25
☑️ 48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Santa Puppy (Tourist Trap 5.5) Lynn Cahoon (p. 52 “. . . not my circus, not my monkeys . . .”) 06/20/25
☑️ 49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
The Rabbit Factor (The Rabbit 1) Antti Tuomainen (Finland) 06/22/25
☑️ 50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title &
or that is a first in a series.
Zonked in the Zucchinis (Lovely Lethal Gardens 1 Rewind) Dale Mayer 06/04/25
50 Best BeachesDuration:
Level 2: (35 beaches) - 06/01/2025- 05/31/2026
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Each beach can be done once.
Progress: 45/50
👨👩👧👦1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii visited
Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
Into the Game! by FGTeeV - June 8
🏇2. Laucala Island — Fiji
Read a book where a character goes horseback riding.
I Shall Never Fall in Love by Hari Conner - July 27
👨👩👧👦3. Siesta Beach — Florida visited
Read a book set in Florida or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
Dear Dad: Growing Up with a Parent in Prison—and How We Stayed Connected - June 17
🫥4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
Read a book where an object or person is hidden.
How to Talk to Your Succulent by Zoe Persico - June 29
🎠5. Fire Island — New York
Read a book tagged LGBTQ.
Carousel Summer by Kathleen Gros - July 3
😘6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia the most beautiful place on earth!!
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
The Kiss Bet Volume Two: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel by Ingrid Ochoa - July 10
⛵7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
Read a book set in the Caribbean.
Sea Legs: A Graphic Novel by Jules Bakes - July 12
🐟8. Nassau — Bahamas visited
Read a book with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom Courage - p. 14 I knew something was wrong when she forgot to put mayonnaise in her tuna fish salad yesterday. - July 29
⌚9. Miami Beach — Florida visited
Read a book where a character goes to a party.
Time Thief by Carolyn Keene - July 4
🌞10. Mission Beach — California visited
Read a book set in California.
49 Days by Agnes Lee - July 2
🤢11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? by Harold Schechter - July 4
4️⃣12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
Read a 4th in a series.
Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano - June 7
🌊13. Sanibel Island — Florida visited
Read a book with a beach on the cover.
Tall Water: A Graphic Novel by S.J. Sindu
🤺14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
Read a book tagged sports.
On Guard!: A Marshall Middle School Graphic Novel by Cassidy Wasserman - June 4
📔15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
Read a long book (over 300 pages).
The Greatest Thing by Sarah Winifred Searle - June 24
🏄🏽♂️16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii visited
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing.
In Waves by A.J. Dungo - Aug. 20
💓17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman - Aug. 1
🛋️18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados visited
Read a book where a character relaxes.
Sunny Figures It Out: A Graphic Novel by Jennifer L. Holm - July 28
📛19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
Read a book set in a Southern state.
The Red Badge of Courage: A Graphic Novel Adaptation of Stephen Crane’s Classic by Stephen Crane - June 2
🛀20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
Read a book where a character takes a bath.
The Girl Who Sang: A Holocaust Memoir of Hope and Survival by Estelle Nadel - July 24
🛼21. Carmel Beach — California visited
Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Karen's Roller Skates by Katy Farina - June 3
⚫22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
Read a book with a black cover.
The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel by Renée Nault - June 27
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat or where a character forgets their keys or a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
🅰️24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
Read a book where the author's initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
Absolutely Everything: A Graphic Novel by Damian Alexander - June 13
🍞25. Eagle Beach — Aruba
Read a book where a character adds sugar to something.
Turtle Bread by Kim-Joy - June 18
⭕26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
Read a book set in Indonesia.
Chickenpox by Remy Lai - June 1
😎27. Makena Beach — Hawaii visited
Read a book set in a Southwest state. (Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
Dream On by Shannon Hale - Utah - July 18
🎡28. Santa Monica Beach — California visited
Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park.
PrestonPlayz: The Mystery of the Super Spooky Secret House: A Graphic Novel by Prestonplayz - Aug. 15
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
📸30. Railay Beach — Thailand
Read a book where a character takes a photo.
Karen's School Picture by Katy Farina - July 7
🖌️31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
Be That Way by Hope Larson - June 9
🧺32. Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
Read a book where a character goes on a picnic.
Poorcraft: The Funnybook Fundamentals of Living Well on Less by C. Spike Trotman - June 26
2️⃣33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
Read a second in a series.
Wagnificent: A New Dog in the Den by Bethanie Deeney Murguia - July 5
💙🤍❤️34. Pampelonne Beach — France
Read a book set in France.
Ballad for Sophie by Filipe Melo - July 1
🎞️35. The Hamptons — New York
Read a book set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
Reel Life: A Graphic Novel by Kane Lynch - Sep. 9
🌜36. Bondi Beach — Australia visited
Read a book with a moon on the cover.
Millie of the Manor: A Graphic Novel by Karina Evans - Sep. 9
🔘37. Outer Banks — North Carolina visited
Read a book when a MC has a brother.
Button Pusher by Tyler Page - June 13
38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA.
⛱️39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
Read a book set in Italy.
Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack - June 27
®️40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel by Renée Nault - June 27
💎41. Huntington Beach — California visited
Read a book with a character called Ruby.
Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder - July 19
🧑🏼🌾42. Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
Read a book tagged historical or history.
Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder - Aug. 31
😸43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
Read a book with a character who is a nature lover.
Uncomfortably Happily by Yeon-Sik Hong - June 8
🔮44. Anakena Beach — Chile
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in RAPA NUI.
Occulted by Amy Rose - Aug. 22
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN.
46. Cape May — New Jersey visited
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) or where a character runs a B & B of with the word Cape in the title.
🐹47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
The League of Littles: A Graphic Novel by Casey Lyall - July 13
🎆48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
Read a book with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Dead, White, and Blue by Annie McEwen - p. 212 My temples started thumping like a toy monkey with tiny cymbals. - July 4
🅰️49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
Lu and Ren’s Guide to Geozoology: A Graphic Novel by Angela Hsieh - location is Anquor - July 24
👩❤️👩50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
Read a book that is a first in a series.
The Monster Sisters and the Mystery of the Unlocked Cave by Gareth Kyle Gaudin - June 27
50 Best BeachesDuration:
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Each beach can be done once.
Continued on message 61 - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Progress: 34/50
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or
The Midnight Library Matt Haig 8/26/25 - Nora (MC) goes swimming multiple times.
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or
The Battle of Hackham Heath John Flanagan 6/1/25 - Halt (MC) and many others go horseback riding lots of times thorughout the book.
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or
The Mysterious Affair at Styles Agatha Christie 7/21/25 - The book is about a murder and the family tries to figure out who did it.
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book set in Thailand or
The Black Star of Kingston S.D. Smith 7/5/255. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover or
Vindmakeren Maja Lunde 7/1/25 - is set on an island called Værland
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book
The Last Archer S.D. Smith 6/24/25 - Jo Shanks (MC) is young and is definitely a virgin.
8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book
Prince Lander and the Dragon War S.D. Smith 7/10/25 9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book
Good Girl, Bad Blood Holly Jackson 8/19/25 - Multiple characters go to parties.
10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California or
The Green Ember S.D. Smith 6/6/25 - Heather and Emma start studying to be doctors and they are beginners at that
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant or
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Agatha Christie 7/25/25 - A and C
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a book about Alexander Hamilton or a character who is a father or
Ember’s End S.D. Smith 6/21/25 - #4 in the Green Ember series
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with the word seashell in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with a beach on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes fishing or where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING (Three words) or
Ember Rising S.D. Smith 6/16/25 - 480 pages
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or
Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson 9/3/25 - "...reflection from the waves..."
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Holly Jackson 8/17/25 - They go to a local party/hangout.
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book where a character relaxes or
The Archer's Cup S.D. Smith 6/29/25 - stairs/steps on the cover19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state or
Batyr Nursen: fengslet, torturert, kastet ut av tre land Stig Magne Heitmann 7/22/25 - They eat shrimp and lots of other seafood.
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or
Pygmalion & Other Plays George Bernard Shaw 7/17/25 - At the start of the book Eliza is forced to take a bath.
21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in a country with a volcano or
The Witch of Blackbird Pond Elizabeth George Speare 9/8/2523. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book
The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner S.D. Smith 7/9/25 - They travel by boat.
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or
The Maze Runner James Dashner 8/1/25 - J and D
50 Best BeachesDuration:
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Each beach can be done once.
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TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
✅ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
Something Like Happy by Eva Woods Read 6/7/25
Polly and Annie go swimming in a fountain
✅2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horesback riding.
What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan. Read 6/25/25 Jamie Fraser rode horses
✅3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or a book with a family at the center of the storyline. Coe Family
Son: A Psychopath and his Victims by Jack Olsen. Read 6/5/25
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
✅ Read a book set in Thailand or with a body of water on the cover or where an object or person is hidden. Body of water on cover
Read 6/30/255. Fire Island — New York
✅Read a book with a fire on the cover or set on an island or tagged LGBTQ.
The Guncle by Steve Rowley Read 6/8/25. tagged LGBTQ
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
✅ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
The Blackout Book Club by Amy Lynn Green Read 9/10/25 Russell and Avis go on a honeymoon
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
✅ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks Read 7/22/25 Bennett and his dad Matthew go to a park to set off his rocket
8. Nassau — Bahamas
✅ Read a book with a blue cover or where a character goes snorkling or scuba diving or with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
The Demon in the Freezer: A True Story by Richard Preston Read 6/22/25 Lisa Hensley scuba dives
9. Miami Beach — Florida
✅ Read a book where a charcter goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ or a book with lovers on the cover.
The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson Read 6/13/25. Frank, Dylan Esme go to Libby's birthday party
✅10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California or a character who is a beginner at something or where a character goes to a zoo.
The Children's Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin. Read 6/13/25 Raina is a begining teacher, 16 years of age, when the blizzard strikes her school in Nebraska
✅11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant or where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL
.Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris Read 6/6/25
Ellis takes his parents out to dinner The Royal-a very fancy and expensive restaurant .
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
✅Read a book about Alexander Hamilton or a character who is a father or a 4th in a series.
.For One More Day by Mitch Albom. Read 6/14/25. Charley is a father and also Leonard Benetto-his father
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
✅ Read a book with the word seashell in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with a beach on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas Read 7/17/25 A and E initals
✅14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
Winterland by Rae Meadows
Read 8/2/25 Tagged Sport
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
✅ Read a book where a character goes fishing or where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING (Three words) or a long book (over 300 pages).
Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf by Hayley Krischer Read 6/20/25. pages 320
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
✅Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Night of Miracles by Elizabeth Berg Read 7/20/25 Author's initals E and B
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
✅ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens Read 6/23/25. Letters S and C
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
✅ Read a book where a character relaxes or with steps on the cover or a book which you enjoy.
Read 8/10/2519. Gulf Shores — Alabama
✅ Read a book set in a Southern state or where a character eats shrimp or where a character sunbathes.
The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty by Valerie Bauerlein Read 7/23/25 Set in South Carolina
✅20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel Read 7/18/25
Famous astronauts-John Glenn and Neil Armstrong
21. Carmel Beach — California
✅ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
Read 7/26/25 dog on cover22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
✅ Read a book set in a country with a volcano or with a black cover or a big book (over 350 pages).
Wolf at the Table by Adam Rapp Read 8/6/25. pages 467
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
✅ Read a book where a character goes on a boat or where a character forgets their keys or a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Eternity Changes Everything by Sheila Walsh Read 7/3/25. Heaven is a remote location
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
✅ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes Read 7/9/25 Sam goes to a bar with Joel
25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
✅ Read a book with a bird on the cover or where a character adds sugar to something or where a character takes a taxi.
Read 7/10/25Birds-crows- on the cover
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✅26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book set in Indonesia or where a character drinks a beer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum).
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson. Read 7/14/25 Madison and Lillian enjoy a beer several evenings after the children go to bed
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
✅ Read a book set in Maui or with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
Sweet Girl by Rachel Hollis Read 7/28/25 The Girls #2 Set in California
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
✅ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
Life's Golden Ticket: A Story About Second Chances by Brendon Burchard Read 7/11/25 go to an amusement park
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
✅Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
Crazy To Leave You by Marilyn Simon Rothstein Read 8/25/25 Rudy and Lauren eat seafood at The Brazilian
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
✅ Read a book where a character takes a photo or uses a kayak or where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
The Memory of Love by Linda Olsson Read 7/17/25
Michael takes a picture of Marion that ends up in Time magazine
Authors intials -L and O
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
✅ Read a book set in Spain or where a character sunbathes nude or where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
Ladder of Years by Anne Tyler Read 8/11/25 Letters A and T
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
✅Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
The Patient's Secret by Loreth Anne White Read 8/16/25
Simon Cody barbeques at his end of summer party
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
✅ Read a book where a character uses wireless or second in a series or with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
Couple Found Slain: After a Family Murder by Mikita Brottman. Read 7/26/25 Pub 2021
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
✅ Read a book set in France or a fifth in a series or the authors intials can be found in PAMPELONNE.
What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama. Read 9/6/25
Letters A and A
35. The Hamptons — New York
✅ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham Read 8/21/25
Cooper Davis is Chloe Davis' brother
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
✅ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
Lost You by Haylen Beck
Read 8/14/25
Anna drives to Pennsylvania to find her son
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
✅ Read a book when a MC has a brother or set on the East coast of the United States or with a character who is a devil.
Writers & Lovers by Lily King Read 8/5/25
MC Casey has a brother Caleb
38. Sand Beach — Maine
✅ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA.
Owl Be Home for Christmas by Donna Andrews. Read 8/12/25 D and A
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
✅ Read a book set in Italy or a book about Napoleon or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler. Read 8/27/25. LITTLE WING, WISCONSIN
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
✅ Read a book located in a village or set in Iceland or where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo Read 8/7/25 J and S lettters
41. Huntington Beach — California
✅Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
A Meal with Jesus: Discovering Grace, Community, and Mission Around the Table by Tim Chester. Read 8/18/25 Letters T and C in author's name
42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
✅ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history.
Chances Are... by Richard Russo Read 8/28/25 Mickey is in a heavy metal band and enjoys the night life in the bars before and after he plays
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
✅ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall. Read 9/8/25
Kimiko and Marcus Barnes were environmentalist
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
✅ Read a book set at Easter or tagged mystery or where the authors initials can be found in RAPA NUI.
Head Cases by John McMahon Read 9/1/25. Tagged Mystery
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN.
46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) or where a character runs a B & B of with the word Cape in the title.
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
✅ Read a book where BBC can be found in the title (In any order) or set in England or where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
Goodbye Mr. Chips by James Hilton
Read the 8/4/25 set in England
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
✅ Read a book set in or about a rainforest or where a character goes hiking or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Murder Gets a Makeover by Laura Levine Read 9/8/25
Page 17 He returned with a spoon and joined me on the sofa, digging into my Chunky MONKEY.
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
✅ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume Read 8/12/25 place-Farbrook, NJ
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
✅Read a book with a double consonant together in the title or with a purple cover or that is a first in a series.
The Edge of Summer by Viola Shipman 8/22/25 double m's
50 Best BeachesJune 1 2025 - November 30, 2026
Level 3 (50 beaches)
Each beach can be done once.
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horesback riding.
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book set in Thailand or with a body of water on the cover or where an object or person is hidden.
5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover or set on an island or tagged LGBTQ.
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover or where a character goes snorkling or scuba diving or with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a charcter goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ or a book with lovers on the cover.
10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California or a character who is a beginner at something or where a character goes to a zoo.
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant or where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a book about Alexander Hamilton or a character who is a father or a 4th in a series.
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with the word seashell in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with a beach on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes fishing or where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING (Three words) or a long book (over 300 pages).
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book where a character relaxes or with steps on the cover or a book which you enjoy.
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state or where a character eats shrimp or where a character sunbathes.
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in a country with a volcano or with a black cover or a big book (over 350 pages).
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat or where a character forgets their keys or a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover or where a character adds sugar to something or where a character takes a taxi.
26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book set in Indonesia or where a character drinks a beer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum).
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Maui or with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo or uses a kayak or where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book set in Spain or where a character sunbathes nude or where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses wireless or second in a series or with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book set in France or a fifth in a series or the authors intials can be found in PAMPELONNE.
35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother or set on the East coast of the United States or with a character who is a devil.
38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA.
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ Read a book set in Italy or a book about Napoleon or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book located in a village or set in Iceland or where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history.
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ Read a book set at Easter or tagged mystery or where the authors initials can be found in RAPA NUI.
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN.
46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) or where a character runs a B & B of with the word Cape in the title.
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Read a book where BBC can be found in the title (In any order) or set in England or where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ Read a book set in or about a rainforest or where a character goes hiking or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title or with a purple cover or that is a first in a series.
50 Best BeachesDuration:
Level 1: (15 beaches) - 06/01/2025 -11/30/2025
Level 2: (35 beaches) - 06/01/2025- 05/31/2026
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Each beach can be done once.
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horesback riding.
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book set in Thailand or with a body of water on the cover or where an object or person is hidden.
5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover or set on an island or tagged LGBTQ.
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover
19/08/259. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a charcter goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ or a book with lovers on the cover.
10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California Lady Midnight - Cassandra Clare 29/08/25
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL. Clara Sánchez - The Scent of Lemon Leaves 30/06/25
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a father The Truth About Bebe Donge - Georges Simenon 21/06/25
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL. Alessandro Baricco - Seta 31/08/25
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a long book (over 300 pages). The Awakening: Il risveglio - Kelley Armstrong 17/06/25
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book where a character relaxes or with steps on the cover or a book which you enjoy.
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state or where a character eats shrimp or where a character sunbathes.
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a big book (over 350 pages). Fallen - Lauren Kate 20/07/25
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat or where a character forgets their keys or a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover or where a character adds sugar to something or where a character takes a taxi.
26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book set in Indonesia or where a character drinks a beer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum).
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Maui or with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo or uses a kayak or where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book set in Spain or where a character sunbathes nude or where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses wireless or second in a series or with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book where the authors intials can be found in PAMPELONNE. Angela Marsons - First Blood 11/08/25
35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book set on the East coast of the United States Body of Evidence - Patricia Cornwell 07/09/25
38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA.
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ Read a book set in Italy or a book about Napoleon or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book located in a village or set in Iceland or where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history.
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ Read a book set at Easter or tagged mystery or where the authors initials can be found in RAPA NUI.
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN.
46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) Emma - Jane Austen 31/07/25
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Read a book set in England The It Girl - Ruth Ware 14/07/25
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ Read a book set in or about a rainforest or where a character goes hiking or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book that is a first in a series.
50 Best BeachesDuration:
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Each beach can be done once.
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horesback riding.
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book set in Thailand or with a body of water on the cover or where an object or person is hidden.
5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover or set on an island or tagged LGBTQ.
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover or where a character goes snorkling or scuba diving or with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a charcter goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ or a book with lovers on the cover.
10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California or a character who is a beginner at something or where a character goes to a zoo.
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant or where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a book about Alexander Hamilton or a character who is a father or a 4th in a series.
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with the word seashell in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with a beach on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes fishing or where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING (Three words) or a long book (over 300 pages).
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book where a character relaxes or with steps on the cover or a book which you enjoy.
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state or where a character eats shrimp or where a character sunbathes.
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in a country with a volcano or with a black cover or a big book (over 350 pages).
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat or where a character forgets their keys or a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover or where a character adds sugar to something or where a character takes a taxi.
26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book set in Indonesia or where a character drinks a beer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum).
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Maui or with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo or uses a kayak or where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book set in Spain or where a character sunbathes nude or where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses wireless or second in a series or with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book set in France or a fifth in a series or the authors intials can be found in PAMPELONNE.
35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother or set on the East coast of the United States or with a character who is a devil.
38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA.
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ Read a book set in Italy or a book about Napoleon or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book located in a village or set in Iceland or where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history.
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ Read a book tagged mystery.
All the President's Menus - Julie Hyzy - 8/8/25
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN.
46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) or where a character runs a B & B of with the word Cape in the title.
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Read a book where BBC can be found in the title (In any order) or set in England or where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ Read a book set in or about a rainforest or where a character goes hiking or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title or with a purple cover or that is a first in a series.
50 Best BeachesDuration:
Level 2 (35 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 05/31/2026
Each beach can be done once.
18/35
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes swimming.
What Alice Forgot. Liane Moriarty. 6.19.25
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes horesback riding.
Pony Confidential. Christina Lynch. 6.3.25
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where a person is hidden. (Songbird is hidden from her father)
Appalachian Song. Michelle Shocklee. 6.28.25
5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover or set on an island or tagged LGBTQ.
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
When We Were the Kennedys: A Memoir from Mexico, Maine. Monica Wood. 6.26.25
8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with the word fish in the text (People were falling ill from living on fish - 79%).
The Wreath. Sigrid Undset. 6.3.25
9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a DJ
The Adventures of Sally. P.G. Wodehouse. 6.5.25
10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California
People We Meet on Vacation. Emily Henry. 6.8.25
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant or where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a book about Alexander Hamilton or a character who is a father or a 4th in a series.
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect. Benjamin Stevenson. 6.11.25
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes fishing (Andrew)
The World's Fair Quilt. Jennifer Chiaverini. 6.2.25
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book where a character relaxes
Not Tonight Dear, I Feel Fat: How to Stop Worrying About Your Body and Have Great Sex. Michael Alvear. 6.19.25
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state
Texas Rain. Jodi Thomas. 6.14.25
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is famous. (Dan is the QB of the NE Patriots)
The Last Tribe. Brad Manuel. 7.1.25
21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a big book (over 350 pages). 368
Grin and Beard It. Penny Reid. 6.22.25
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat or where a character forgets their keys or a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover or where a character adds sugar to something or where a character takes a taxi.
26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book set in Indonesia or where a character drinks a beer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum).
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southwest state. (New Mexico)
Death Comes for the Archbishop. Willa Cather. 6.14.25
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo or uses a kayak or where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book set in Spain or where a character sunbathes nude or where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses wireless or second in a series or with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book set in France or a fifth in a series or the authors intials can be found in PAMPELONNE.
35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother or set on the East coast of the United States or with a character who is a devil.
38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA.
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ Read a book set in Italy or a book about Napoleon or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book located in a village or set in Iceland or where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book tagged historical or history.
1776. David McCullough. 6.1.25
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ Read a book set at Easter or tagged mystery or where the authors initials can be found in RAPA NUI.
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon
The Librarianist.Patrick deWitt. 6.9.25
46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) 1880
Hunger. Knut Hamsun. 6.7.25
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Read a book where BBC can be found in the title (In any order) or set in England or where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ Read a book set in or about a rainforest or where a character goes hiking or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title
Horrorstör. Grady Hendrix. 6.5.25
1 Best BeachesDuration:
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Each beach can be done once.
1.🏖️ Read a book a character goes swimming | "I immersed myself completely and began swimming ....." | p. 62 (Bree) | Archer's Voice | Mia Sheridan | 06.06
2. 🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy | Julia | Please Don't Find Me | Wendy Dranfield | 06.09
3. 🏖️ Read a book with a family at the center of the storyline. | Sister, Butcher, Sister | K.D. Aldyn | 06.05
4. 🏖️ Read a book where an object or person is hidden. | (view spoiler) | Iron Flame | Rebecca Yarros | 06.04
5. 🏖️Read a book set on an island | Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard | The Identicals | Elin Hilderbrand | 06.07
6. 🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA. | Lucy Score | Things We Never Got Over | 06.12
7. 🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin | Cecily | Cavendon Hall | Barbara Taylor Bradford | 06.07
8. 🏖️ Read a book with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #). ...., at the moment trying to fish an invisible object ..." - p. 2 | Sorrow and Bliss | Meg Mason | 06.06
9. 🏖️ Read a book where a charcter goes to a party or with a character | Ben and Cathy go to a Masquerade Party | Arsen: A Broken Love Story | Mia Asher | 06.13
10. 🏖️ Read a book where character who is a beginner at something | Liesel just is beginning to learn to read | The Book Thief | Markus Zusak | 06.13
11.🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL. | Curtis Sittenfeld | Prep | 06.08
12.🏖️ Read a book with character who is a father | Jeffrey MMC | Doppelbanger | Heather M. Orgeron | 06.20
13. 🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL. | Lisa Scottoline | The Unraveling of Julia | 06.18
14.🏖️ Read a book tagged sports| Spectacular Things | Beck Dorey-Stein | 06.14
15.🏖️ Read a long book (over 300 pages). | 525 Pages | Beneath a Scarlet Sky | Mark T. Sullivan | 06.08
16.🏖️ Read a where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY | Amy Harmon | Making Faces | 06.08
17. 🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA. | Chevy Stevens | Still Missing | 06.10
18.🏖️ Read a book which you enjoy. | The Fault in Our Stars | John Green | 06.14
19.🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state | California | Pool Fishing | Barbara DeMarco-Barrett | 06.13
20. 🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a bath | Delores mother takes a bath and Delores interrupts | She’s Come Undone | Wally Lamb | 06.14
21.🏖️ Read a book where a character watches a sunset. | "In the light of the sunset, her pupils were no more than pinpricks" - Loc 3121. | The Bachelorette Party | Camilla Sten | 06.26
22.🏖️ Read a book with a black cover | Reconstructing Amelia | Kimberly McCreight | 06.15
23. 🏖️ Read a book where a character forgets their keys | She hurried through the house, scanning for the keys she was always misplacing." - p. 57 | Laurel | One in Four | Lucinda Berry | 06.30
24.🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a bar | Will | Veronique Kodjo | 06.08
25 🏖️ Read a book where a character adds sugar to something | Poppy and the class add sugar to all the sweets | Southern Peach Pie and a Dead Guy | A. Gardner | 06.14
26.🏖️ Read a book where a character drinks a beer | Danni drinks a beer at a party and risks expulsion when she is turned in | Nobody in Particular | Sophie Gonzales | 06.16
27. 🏖️ Read a book with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) | The Obituary Society | Jessica L. Randall | 06.15 | "In Mina's dream, she lay on a beach....." | pg. 320
28. 🏖️ Read a book where a character eats a snack | Tru eats the cinnamon rolls that Henley bought her | Secret Love | Willow Aster | 06.21
29. 🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series | Detective Sebastian Clifford #7 | Question of Guilt | Sally Rigby | 06.17
30. 🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE. | Tahereh Mafi | Shatter Me | 06.15
31. 🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH. | Cruel Winter with You | Ali Hazelwood | 06.13
32,🏖️Read a book where a character barbecues. | Calder and the rest of the boys bbq and talk Dakota into coming | Seven Year Itch | Amy Daws | 06.21
33. 🏖️ Read a book with the numbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year. | 09.10.18 | It Began With a Lie | Michele Pariza Wacek
34. 🏖️ Read a book where authors intials can be found in PAMPELONNE. | Lauren Okie | The Best Worst Thing | 06.16
35. 🏖️ Read a book where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) | "walked up on stage and clinked a fork on the glass" - p. 140 | The Business Trip | Jessie Garcia | 06.22
36.🏖️ Read a book set in Australia | The Stepchild | Nicole Trope | 06.23
37.🏖️ Read a book set on the East coast of the United States | Washington D.C and Virginia | POE: "A long story short" Volume 1 | Tremon Wimbush | 06.19
38. 🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA. | Anna E. Collins | Finding Mr. July | 07.08
39.🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA; | Black Forest Germany | White Rose, Black Forest | Eoin Dempsey | 06.17
40.🏖️ Read a book located in a village | Your Husband's Fault | Kerry Wilkinson | 06.19
41.🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby | Ruby Bell | Save Me | Mona Kasten | 06.27
42 🏖️ Read a book where a character enjoys the nightlife | Pheonix is part of a band who place concerts and his life is made of nightlife, also he seems to get his butt in trouble during his nightlife fun | The Words | Ashley Jade | 06.21
43.🏖️ Read a book with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who). | Queenie | The Quilt Ripper | Mary Devlin Lynch | 07.03
44. 🏖️ Read a book tagged mystery | Five Total Strangers | Natalie D. Richards | 06.22
45. 🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon | It Happened on the Lake | Lisa Jackson | 06.20
46. 🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) | 1888 | The Girls of Good Fortune | Kristina McMorris | 06.26
47. 🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF. | Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story | Rich Cohen | 06.28
48.🏖️ Read a book where a character goes hiking | Georgette and Ryan go hiking every Sunday | The Bright Years | Sarah Damoff | 06.25
49. 🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty | Summer's mother was a beauty queen, Miss Arkansas 1983 | Hollywood Dirt | Alessandra Torre | 06.26
50. 🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title | Well, Actually | Mazey Eddings | 06.20
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii 🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horesback riding.
🌊3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
The Wangs vs. the World Jade Chang 6 Jun
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book set in Thailand or with a body of water on the cover or where an object or person is hidden.
5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover or set on an island or tagged LGBTQ.
🌊6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
Three Days in June Anne Tyler 30 Aug
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
🌊8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Sandwich: A Global History Bee Wilson 2 Jul page 122 "fish finger sandwich"
9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a charcter goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ or a book with lovers on the cover.
10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California or a character who is a beginner at something or where a character goes to a zoo.
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant or where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
🌊12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a father
The Humans Matt Haig 10 Aug
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with the word seashell in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with a beach on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
🌊14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports
How Steeple Sinderby Wanderers Won the FA Cup J.L. Carr 24 Aug
🌊15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a bookr where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING (Three words) or a long book (over 300 pages).
The Razor’s Edge W. Somerset Maugham 25 Jul TRE and 314 pages
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
🌊17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
The House on Mango Street Sandra Cisneros 27 Jul
🌊18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book which you enjoy.
The Correspondent Virginia Evans 12 Aug
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state or where a character eats shrimp or where a character sunbathes.
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
🌊22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a big book (over 350 pages).
Ducks, Newburyport Lucy Ellmann 25 Jul (1020 pages)
🌊23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat
James Percival Everett 16 Jul
🌊24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a bar
The Missing Half Ashley Flowers 4 Aug
🌊25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a taxi.
Death of the Author Nnedi Okorafor 10 Jun
🌊26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book where a character drinks a beer
How Proust Can Change Your Life Alain de Botton 22 Jul
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Maui or with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
🌊29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character eats seafood.
The Rent Collector Camron Wright 1 Jul
🌊30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
Why Cats Are Assholes Liz Miele 22 Jun
🌊31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
Hitch-22: A Memoir Christopher Hitchens 24 Jul
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
🌊33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book with the numbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
The Quiet American Graham Greene 17 Jun 1955
🌊34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PAMPELONNE.
The Berry Pickers Amanda Peters 25 Jun
35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
🌊37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Stephen Chbosky 26 Jun
🌊38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA.
Mostly Harmless Douglas Adams 21 Jul
🌊39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
Year of Wonders Geraldine Brooks 9 Aug England
🌊40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
A Passage to India E.M. Forster 15 Jul
🌊41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
Daughter of Fire Sofia Robleda 5 Jun
🌊42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history.
100 Cats Who Changed Civilization: History's Most Influential FelinesSam Stall 22 Jun
🌊43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
We Need New Names NoViolet Bulawayo 23 Jun Mother of bones (MC grandmother)
🌊44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ Read a book tagged mystery
The Frozen River Ariel Lawhon 15 Jun
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN.
🌊46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901)
My Ántonia Willa Cather 14 Aug
🌊47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Read a book set in England
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish Douglas Adams 17 Jul
🌊48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes hiking
Impulse Ellen Hopkins 2 Jul
🌊49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return Marjane Satrapi 25 Jun
🌊50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title
Three Apples Fell from the Sky Narine Abgaryan 22 Jun
50 Best BeachesDuration: 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Goal: 31/50
Level 3 (50 beaches)
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horesback riding.
✔ 3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
The Castaways - Elin Hilderbrand - 08/31/25 – The four families: MacAvoys, Kapenashes, Drakes and Wheelers.
✔ 4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
The Five-Star Weekend - Elin Hilderbrand - 07/21/25
✔ 5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover.
Where There Was Fire - John Manuel Arias - 09/06/25
✔ 6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
Art Monsters: Unruly Bodies in Feminist Art - Lauren Elkin - 06/27/25
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
✔ 8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Charlotte's Web - E.B. White - 06/17/25 - And whenever the cat was given a fish-head to eat, the barn would smell of fish. (Kindle Location 119)
9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a charcter goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ or a book with lovers on the cover.
✔ 10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a zoo.
Geiger, Vol. 2: The Nuclear Knight - Geoff Johns - 07/27/25 – Barney goes to the High Planes Zoo
✔ 11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
ORCS! The Gift - Christine Larsen - 07/23/25
✔ 12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a 4th in a series.
Ice Cream Man, Volume 4: Tiny Lives - W. Maxwell Prince - 07/21/25
✔ 13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
There Are Rivers in the Sky - Elif Shafak - 06/09/25
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
✔ 15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING (Three words).
The Emperor of Gladness - Ocean Vuong - 06/14/25
✔ 16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
All the Colors of the Dark - Chris Whitaker - 08/17/25 - “Something to do with the rockface and waves and blah blah blah.” (Kindle Location 5514)
✔ 17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
ORCS! The Curse - Christine Larsen - 06/05/25 – C L
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book where a character relaxes or with steps on the cover or a book which you enjoy.
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state or where a character eats shrimp or where a character sunbathes.
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
✔ 22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book with a black cover .
Don't Let the Forest In - C.G. Drews - 07/13/25
✔ 23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
Life Lessons From The Amazon - Pip Stewart - 08/23/25 – Rainforest in Guyana
✔ 24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
The Wedding People - Alison Espach - 08/22/25
✔ 25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Inside Qatar: Hidden Stories from One of the Richest Nations on Earth - John McManus - 07/28/25
✔ 26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum).
Ali and Nino - Kurban Said - 07/26/25
✔ 27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Love Blooms - Jennifer Faye - 08/10/25 - “A beach house was never anything she’d longed for, but it was something Brad had desperately wanted.” (p. 37)
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo or uses a kayak or where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
✔ 31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
Velvet Kiss Vol. 1 - Chihiro Harumi - 08/29/25
✔ 32. Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
Geiger, Vol. 1 - Geoff Johns - 06/28/25 - Las Vegas, Nevada
✔ 33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book with the numbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
Ice Cream Man, Volume 3: Hopscotch Mélange - W. Maxwell Prince - 06/22/25 – Published 2019
✔ 34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a fifth in a series.
Ice Cream Man, Volume 5: Other Confections - W. Maxwell Prince - 08/21/25 -
35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
✔ 36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book with a moon on the cover.
The Lost Story - Meg Shaffer - 08/28/25
✔ 37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book set on the East coast of the United States.
Next Girl - Kate Bold - 07/06/25 – Boston, Massachusetts
38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA.
✔ 39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
The Silent Girl - Tess Gerritsen - 06/22/25 – Boston
✔ 40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book set in Iceland.
Miss Iceland - Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir - 07/05/25
41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
✔ 42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book tagged historical or history.
Atmosphere - Taylor Jenkins Reid - 07/23/25
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
✔ 44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ Read a book tagged mystery.
The House of Unexpected Sisters - Alexander McCall Smith - 08/05/25
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN.
✔ 46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901).
A Wilder Shore: The Romantic Odyssey of Fanny and Robert Louis Stevenson - Camille Peri - 06/26/25
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Read a book where BBC can be found in the title (In any order) or set in England or where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
✔ 48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ Read a book with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
The Forbidden Daughter: The True Story of a Holocaust Survivor - Zipora Klein Jakob - 08/27/25 - “I missed you so much, just because of you, little monkey, I drove five hours,” Elida would say. (Kindle Location 2375)
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
✔ 50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book that is a first in a series.
The Solid-State Shuffle - Jeffrey A. Ballard - 06/05/25 - Sunken City Capers #1
Duration:Level 1: (15 beaches) - 06/01/2025 -11/30/2025
Level 2: (35 beaches) - 06/01/2025- 05/31/2026
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Progress: 34/35
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horesback riding.
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
✓
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
✓
18 BLUTDURST - OSCAR WILDE & M by Jonas Maas (25/06/05)5. Fire Island — New York
✓
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
✓
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
8. Nassau — Bahamas
✓
9. Miami Beach — Florida
✓
Total in dich verschossen by Sukeyama (25/06/05)10. Mission Beach — California
✓
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
✓
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
✓
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
✓
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
✓
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii
✓
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
✓
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
✓
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
✓
21. Carmel Beach — California
✓
Ruhm und Verbrechen des Hoodie Rosen by Isaac Blum (25/06/16)22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
✓
Killing Stalking Season I 1 by Koogi (25/08/17)23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
✓
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
✓
25. Eagle Beach — Aruba
✓
Circe by Madeline Miller (25/07/12)26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
✓
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
✓
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
✓
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
✓
32. Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️ Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
✓
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
✓
35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
✓
38. Sand Beach — Maine
✓
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
✓
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
✓
41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
42. Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history.
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ Read a book set at Easter or tagged mystery or where the authors initials can be found in RAPA NUI.
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN.
46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️ Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) or where a character runs a B & B or with the word Cape in the title.
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
✓
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
✓
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
✓
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
✓
50 Best BeachesDuration: June 1, 2025 - November 30, 2026
Level 3: 50 beaches
READ: 50/50
✔ 1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
Whispers of the Deep - Emma Hamm (MC with hero) 8/10
✔ 2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horseback riding.
A Drop of Corruption - Robert Jackson Bennett (Ana) 7/20
✔ 3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
Chapter and Curse - Elizabeth Penney 6/20
✔ 4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where an object or person is hidden.
Servant of Earth - Sarah Hawley 6/22
(entire country is underground and some lands are still hidden)
✔ 5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover
Blood Over Bright Haven - M.L. Wang 6/27
✔ 6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
Archangel's Ascension - Nalini Singh 7/20
✔ 7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin
Forged in Frost - Jasmine Walt (Edara) 6/12
✔ 8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with the word fish in the text
The Secret, Book & Scone Society - Ellery Adams 6/2
(silver hair that flashed like fish scales), p1
✔ 9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ or a book with lovers on the cover.
Kill Without Shame - Alexandra Ivy 8/18
✔ 10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California
A Midnight Puzzle - Gigi Pandian 6/15
✔ 11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
Bone to Be Wild - Carolyn Haines 6/24
✔ 12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a book a character who is a father
To Brew or Not to Brew - Joyce Tremel (MCs father) 6/8
✔ 13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with the word seashell in the text or with a beach on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
Sanctuary - Ilona Andrews 7/17
✔ 14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
Biscuits and Slashed Browns - Maddie Day 8/6
(Jordan and her brother are on spring break)
✔ 15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a long book (over 300 pages).
Caged in Shadow - Jasmine Walt (414 pg) 6/17
✔ 16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ Read a book with the word waves in the text
Heavenly Bodies - Imani Erriu 6/13
(as she fell beneath the waves), p287
✔ 17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
The Body in the Bookstore - Ellie Alexander 8/12
✔ 18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book with steps on the cover
When the Grits Hit the Fan - Maddie Day 7/5
✔ 19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book where a character eats shrimp
Grilled for Murder - Maddie Day (MC eats shrimp & grits) 6/29
✔ 20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover
A Killer's Kiss - Helen Harper 6/23
✔ 21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
Death by Committee - Alexis Morgan 7/30
✔ 22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a big book (over 350 pages).
A Curse Carved in Bone - Danielle L. Jensen (403 pg) 6/30
✔ 23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat
Word to the Wise - Jenn McKinlay (H&h) 6/18
✔ 24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or where the authors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
Caught You - Molly Black 7/27
✔ 25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover or where a character adds sugar to something or where a character takes a taxi.
Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop - Tricia O'Malley 7/15
✔ 26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book where a character drinks a beer
Flipped for Murder - Maddie Day (MC) 6/21
✔ 27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book with the word beach in the text
Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow - Jessica Townsend 7/4
(knocked down by waves on a beach), p329
✔ 28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
Black Hat, White Witch - Hailey Edwards 7/6
✔ 29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or where a character eats seafood.
Dark King - C.N. Crawford 8/8
(a perfect example of mushrooms and salmon) ch14
✔ 30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
An Ember in the Ashes - Sabaa Tahir 6/7
✔ 31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book set in Spain or where a character sunbathes nude or where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
Dim Sum of All Fears - Vivien Chien 7/22
✔ 32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
A Treacherous Tale - Elizabeth Penney (MC and Kieran) 8/22
✔ 33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses wireless or second in a series or with the numbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
Black Arts, White Craft - Hailey Edwards 7/12
✔ 34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book a fifth in a series
Dark Whispers - Helen Harper 6/5
✔ 35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses a fork
The Bad Weather Friend - Dean Koontz 6/3
(taking a knife and fork to his chicken), p23
✔ 36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
Under the Cold Bright Lights - Garry Disher 7/15
✔ 37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother or set on the East coast of the United States or with a character who is a devil.
The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep - H.G. Parry 7/14
✔ 38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA.
The Lake House Children - Gregg Dunnett 7/26
✔ 39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ Read a book set in Italy or a book about Napoleon or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
Summertime Clues - Rosie Reed (England) 8/30
✔ 40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book located in a village or set in Iceland or where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
Hummingbird - Helen Harper 8/8
✔ 41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros 8/15
✔ 42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history.
The Good, the Bad and the History - Jodi Taylor 7/23
✔ 43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
Hidden Nature -Nora Roberts (Sloan) 8/27
✔ 44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ Read a book set at Easter or tagged mystery or where the authors initials can be found in RAPA NUI.
Death by Beach Read - Eva Gates 7/31
✔ 45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN
Spoon to be Dead - Dana Mentink 7/25
✔ 46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book where a character runs a B & B
Chance of a Ghost - E.J. Copperman (MC) 6/10
✔ 47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Read a book set in England
Fortune's Ashes - Helen Harper 6/26
✔ 48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ Read a book set in or about a rainforest or where a character goes hiking or with the word monkey in the text
A Sprinkle in Time - Dana Mentink 7/6
(that was a different barrel of monkeys), p58
✔ 49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
Ghost On The Coast - Judith Jackson 8/27
(Izzy enjoyed the salad), p27
✔ 50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book that is a first in a series
Promised in Fire - Jasmine Walt 6/8
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
50 Best BeachesJune 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026
Level 2: (35 beaches)
Completed: 35/35
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horesback riding.
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or a book with a family at the center of the storyline. Dial A for Aunties - Jesse Q. Sutanto 7/22/25
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book set in Thailand or with a body of water on the cover or where an object or person is hidden.
5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover or set on an island or tagged LGBTQ. A Darker Mischief - Derek Milman 7/11/25
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA. The Best Wrong Move - Lily Parker 7/27/25
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover or where a character goes snorkling or scuba diving or with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Funny Story - Emily Henry 7/20/259. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a charcter goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ or a book with lovers on the cover.
10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California or a character who is a beginner at something or where a character goes to a zoo. T is for Trespass - Sue Grafton 7/13/25
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant or where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL. Moonlight Cove - Shanna Hatfield 6/25/25
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a book about Alexander Hamilton or a character who is a father or a 4th in a series. Beautifully Broken Control - Catherine Cowles 7/6/25
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with the word seashell in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with a beach on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - Alan Bradley 6/7/25
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break. Bat Boy - Christina Lee 6/12/25
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes fishing or where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING (Three words) or a long book (over 300 pages). The Perfect Match - Kristan Higgins 7/28/25 (416 pgs.)
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #). Fate's Edge - Ilona Andrews 7/26/25
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA. Shifting and Shenanigans - Elizabeth Pantley 7/25/25
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book where a character relaxes or with steps on the cover or a book which you enjoy.
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state or where a character eats shrimp or where a character sunbathes. The Rescue - Nicholas Sparks 7/8/25 (Set in North Carolina)
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
The Pursuit of Love - Nancy Mitford 6/24/2521. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in a country with a volcano or with a black cover or a big book (over 350 pages).
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat or where a character forgets their keys or a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover or where a character adds sugar to something or where a character takes a taxi.
Weyward - Emilia Hart 7/28/2526. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book set in Indonesia or where a character drinks a beer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum). Murder in Helsinki - John Swallow 7/14/25
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Maui or with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.) The Last Letter - Rebecca Yarros 7/23/25 (Set in Colorado)
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood. Peach Cobbler Murder - Joanne Fluke 6/2/25
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo or uses a kayak or where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE. Linger - Maggie Stiefvater 6/26/25
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book set in Spain or where a character sunbathes nude or where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH. Demon Slayer - Aubrey Law 7/22/25
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses wireless or second in a series or with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year. Bitter Autumn - Lyn Cote 7/21/25
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book set in France or a fifth in a series or the authors intials can be found in PAMPELONNE. The Paris Express - Emma Donoghue 7/7/25
35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation). Hide - Tracy Clark 6/3/25 (pg. 105 – She forked a morsel of microwaved chicken something into her mouth…)
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
Moonshine & Magic - Bella Falls 7/12/2537. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother or set on the East coast of the United States or with a character who is a devil. Three Days in June - Anne Tyler 7/7/25 (Set in Maryland)
38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA. Twisted Threads - Lea Wait 7/22/25
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ Read a book set in Italy or a book about Napoleon or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA. The Medici Conspiracy: The Andrew Grey Chronicles Book 1 - C.J. Martin 6/30/25
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book located in a village or set in Iceland or where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA. Objects of My Affection - Jill Smolinski 7/18/25
41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY. Sadie - Courtney Summers 7/4/25
42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history. Esther: Royal Beauty - Angela Elwell Hunt 7/2/25
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ Read a book set at Easter or tagged mystery or where the authors initials can be found in RAPA NUI. The Gentleman from Peru - André Aciman 6/25/25
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN. Beautifully Broken Life - Catherine Cowles 6/22/25
46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) or where a character runs a B & B of with the word Cape in the title.
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Read a book where BBC can be found in the title (In any order) or set in England or where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF. The View from Alameda Island - Robyn Carr 6/13/25
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ Read a book set in or about a rainforest or where a character goes hiking or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA. Lady Chatterley’s Lover - D.H. Lawrence 6/12/25 (Set in England)
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title or with a purple cover or that is a first in a series. Falling - T.J. Newman 7/25/25
50 BEST BEACHES, 6/1/26 – 5/31/26Level 3 | 50/50 COMPLETE
1. LANIKAI BEACH, HAWAII
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes swimming
Purrfectly Deadly (Mysteries of Max #2), by Nic Saint, finished 8/12/25 ★★★.5
2. LAUCALA ISLAND, FIJI
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes horseback riding
Murder Under a Silver Moon (Mona Moon #4), by Abigail Keam, finished 8/23/25 ★★★★
The entire expedition rides horses throughout most of the book
3. SIESTA BEACH, FLORIDA
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida
Death in the Sunshine (Retired Detectives Club #1), by Steph Broadribb, finished 6/16/25 ★★★★
4. BANANA BEACH, PHUKET, THAILAND
🏖️ Read a book with a body of water on the cover
canal : A Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder, by Melinda Mullet, finished 7/1/25 ★★★.5
5. FIRE ISLAND, NEW YORK
🏖️Read a book set on an island
Big Trouble on Sullivan’s Island (Carolina Tales #1), by Susan M. Boyer, finished 8/28/25 ★★★.5
6. BORA BORA, FRENCH POLYNESIA
🏖️ Read a book where the author’s initials can be found in POLYNESIA
author Paul A. Offit – Pandora’s Lab: Seven Stories of Science Gone Wrong, finished 6/17/25 ★★★★
7. TRUNK BAY, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a park
The Echo of Old Books, by Barbara Davis, finished 6/12/25 ★★★★
8. NASSAU, BAHAMAS
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover
Spirit of Steamboat (Walt Longmire #9.1), by Craig Johnson, finished 6/13/25 ★★★★
9. MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a party
reunion of college friends : Death on a Summer’s Day (Lord Edington Investigates #3), by Benedict Brown, finished 6/6/25 ★★★★
10. MISSION BEACH, CALIFORNIA
🏖️ Read a book set in California
Solid Gold Murder (Golden Motel #2), by Ellen Byron, finished 7/2/25 ★★★★
11. CULEBRA, PUERTO RICO
🏖️ Read a book where the author’s initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL
author Elizabeth Peters – A River in the Sky (Amelia Peabody #19), finished 6/2/25 ★★★★
12. PINNEY'S BEACH, NEVIS
🏖️ Read a book that is 4th in a series
Yeast of Eden (Pancake House #4), by Sarah Fox, finished 6/29/25 ★★★★
13. SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA
🏖️ Read a book where the author’s initials can be found in SANIBEL
author Lynn Bohart – All Roads Lead to Murder (Old Maids of Mercer Island #4), finished 6/26/25 ★★★★
14. PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports
Fast Into the Night: A Woman, Her Dogs, and Their Journey North on the Iditarod Trail, by Debbie Clarke Moderow, finished 7/29/25 ★★★★
15. LONG BAY BEACH, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
🏖️ Read a long book (over 300 pages)
304 pages : Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue (Mrs. Plansky #2), by Spencer Quinn, finished 6/10/25 ★★★★
16. HANALEI BAY, HAWAII
🏖️ Read a book with the word WAVES in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists are Recreating the Sights, Smells and Tastes of Lost Civilizations, by Sam Kean, finished 6/7/25 ★★★★
loc. 2517 “…she notes the WAVES are coming from the left…”
17. PENSACOLA BEACH, FLORIDA
🏖️ Read a book where the author’s initials can be found in PENSACOLA
author Amanda Peters – The Berry Pickers, finished 8/4/25 ★★★★
18. HARRISMITH BEACH, BARBADOS
🏖️ Read a book which you enjoy
The Ghost Walker (Wind River Reservation #2), by Margaret Coel, finished 7/5/25 ★★★★
19. GULF SHORES, ALABAMA
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state
set Georgia : The List, by Steve Berry, finished 6/9/25 ★★★★
20. HORSESHOE BAY BEACH, BERMUDA
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover
All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today, by Elizabeth Comen, finished 7/4/25 ★★★★
21. CARMEL BEACH, CALIFORNIA
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover
Bone Yard (Raine Stockton #4), by Donna Ball, finished 6/19/25 ★★★★
22. PUNALU'U BLACK SAND BEACH, HAWAII
🏖️ Read a book with a black cover
No Stone Unturned (Lucy Lawrence #1), by Pam Lecky, finished 6/27/25 ★★★.5
23. DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK, FLORIDA
🏖️ Read a book set in a location that is remote (your interpretation)
set Alaska : A Wolf Called Romeo, by Nick Jans, finished 6/6/25 ★★★★
24. COPACABANA BEACH, BRAZIL
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a bar
Double Shot (Top Shelf #4), by Lolli Powell, finished 6/24/25 ★★★★
25 EAGLE BEACH, ARUBA
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover
seagull : From Beer to Eternity (Chloe Jackson #1), by Sherry Harris, finished 7/14/25 ★★★★
26. SEMINYAK BEACH, INDONESIA
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (3-word minimum)
Book ’Em, Eddie (Bookmobile Cat #13), by Laurie Cass, finished 8/21/25 ★★★★
27. MAKENA BEACH, HAWAII
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
set in Bisbee AZ : Devil’s Claw (Joanna Brady #8), by J.A. Jance, finished 6/20/25 ★★★★
28. SANTA MONICA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
🏖️ Read a book where a character eats a snack
Gone But Knot Forgotten (Quilting #3), by Mary Marks, finished 7/15/25 ★★★★
29. SEVEN MILE BEACH, CAYMAN ISLANDS
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series
The Mapping of Love and Death (Maisie Dobbs #7), by Jacqueline Winspear, finished 6/22/25 ★★★★
30. RAILAY BEACH, THAILAND
🏖️ Read a book where the author’s initials can be found in LIMESTONE
author Tom Standage – A Brief History of Motion: From the Wheel, to the Car, to What Comes Next, finished 6/26/25 ★★★.5
31. ES CAVALLET BEACH, SPAIN
🏖️ Read a book where the author’s initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH
author Ann Cleeves – Harbour Street (Vera Stanhope #6), finished 7/13/25 ★★★★
32. SAND HARBOR BEACH, NEVADA
🏖️Read a book where a character barbecues
Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes (Savvy Summers #1), by Sandra Jackson-Opoku, finished 6/15/25 ★★★.5
33. CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE, MASSACHUSETTS
🏖️ Read a book that is second in a series
Inherit the Word (Cookbook Nook #2), by Daryl Wood Gerber, finished 6/21/25 ★★★★
34. PAMPELONNE BEACH, FRANCE
🏖️ Read a book that is fifth in a series
Different Paths (Stella Crown #5), by Judy Clemens, finished 6/13/25 ★★★★
35. THE HAMPTONS, NEW YORK
🏖️ Read a book set in a charming town (your interpretation)
Darling AL : The Darling Dahlias and the Unlucky Clover (Darling Dahlias #7), by Susan Wittig Albert, finished 7/2/25 ★★★.5
36. BONDI BEACH, AUSTRALIA
🏖️ Read a book with a moon on the cover
Badger’s Moon (Sister Fidelma #13), by Peter Tremayne, finished 8/20/25 ★★★★
37. OUTER BANKS, NORTH CAROLINA
🏖️ Read a book set on the East coast of the United States
New Jersey : Play Dead (Andy Carpenter #6), by David Rosenfelt, finished 6/3/25 ★★★★
38. SAND BEACH, MAINE
🏖️ Read a book where the author’s initials can be found in ACADIA
author Donna Ashcroft – The Little Cornish House, finished 6/14/25 ★★★.5
39. SPIAGGIA DI SANSONE, ITALY
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA
Leiden (Netherlands) : The Noose’s Shadow (Master Mercurius #4), by Graham Brack, finished 6/8/25 ★★★★
40. REYNISFJARA BEACH, ICELAND
🏖️ Read a book where the author’s initials can be found in REYNISFJARA
author Agatha Frost – Lemonade and Lies (Peridale Café #2), finished 6/18/25 ★★★★
41. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
🏖️ Read a book where the author’s initials can be found in SURF CITY
author Christopher Sandford – The Man Who Would Be Sherlock: The Real Life Adventures of Arthur Conan Doyle, finished 6/11/25 ★★★
42 CONDADO BEACH, PUERTO RICO
🏖️ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL
The Deadly Mystery of the Missing Diamonds (Dizzy Heights #1), by T.E. Kinsey, finished 6/25/25 ★★★★
43. DRIFTWOOD BEACH, GEORGIA
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series
Any Other Name (Walt Longmire #10), by Craig Johnson, finished 8/6/25 ★★★★
44. ANAKENA BEACH, CHILE
🏖️ Read a book tagged MYSTERY
Breaking the Mould (Vintage Kitchen #8), by Victoria Hamilton, finished 6/14/25 ★★★★
45. CANNON BEACH, OREGON
🏖️ Read a book where the author’s initials can be found in PUFFIN
author Paul C. Nelson – Saving Worms After the Rain, finished 8/5/25 ★★★.5
46. CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901)
1858 : Murder on Platform Four (Tate & Bell #5), by Irina Shapiro, finished 7/3/25 ★★★★
47. HARBOUR CLIFF BEACH, ENGLAND
🏖️ Read a book set in England
Murder in the Library (Miss Merrill & Aunt Violet #2), by Anita Davison, finished 6/5/25 ★★★★
48. MANUEL ANTONIO BEACH, COSTA RICA
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes hiking
The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires That Run the World, by Oliver Milman, finished 6/4/25 ★★★★
49. PERISSA BEACH, GREEK ISLANDS
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA
set England : The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal, by Jodi Taylor, finished 7/8/25 ★★★★
50. PFEIFFER BEACH, CALIFORNIA
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title
Cheddar Off Dead (Cheese Shop #1), by Korina Moss, finished 6/19/25 ★★★.5
50 Best Beaches
June 2025 - November 2026
My Title Search Challenge (msg 30)
Level 3 ❱❱ 50 beaches
Books Read ❱❱
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️Read a book set in Hawaii
🏖️A Cowboy in Paradise
☑️2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️Read a book where a character goes horseback riding
🏖️Native Silver ❱❱ 06.19 ★★★
☑️3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️Read a book with a family at the center of the storyline
🏖️Bounty ❱❱ 06.08 ★★★★
☑️4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️Read a book with a body of water on the cover
🏖️Other People’s Summers ❱❱ 06.21 ★★★★
☑️5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book set on an island
🏖️Great Big Beautiful Life ❱❱ 06.18 ★★★★
☑️6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️Read a book where a person stays at a resort
🏖️The Au Pair Affair ❱❱ 07.23 ★★★★
☑️7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️Read a book with a character who is a virgin
🏖️Lucien's Fall ❱❱ 06.01 ★★★
☑️8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️Read a book where a character goes snorkeling or scuba diving
🏖️The Sapphire Affair ❱❱ 07.30 ★★★★
9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️Read a book where a character goes to a party
🏖️Wicked Lust
☑️10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️Read a book set in California
🏖️Crashed ❱❱ 06.15 ★★★★
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️Read a book the authors initials found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL ❱❱ author Christina Lauren
🏖️Beautiful Player ❱❱ 06.10 ★★★★
☑️12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️Read a book character who is a father
🏖️Curveball ❱❱ 06.27 ★★★
☑️13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️Read a book a beach on the cover
🏖️California Dreaming ❱❱ 08.22 ★★★
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️Read a book tagged sports
🏖️Shadowboxer
☑️15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING
🏖️Ecstasy in Darkness ❱❱ 06.13 ★★★★
☑️16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii
🏖️Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY ❱❱ author Lauren Blakely
🏖️Playing With Her Heart ❱❱ 06.04 ★★★
☑️17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout
🏖️Strong, Silent Cowboy ❱❱ 06.08 ★★★★
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️Read a book with steps on the cover
🏖️Snapped
☑️19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️Read a book set in a Southern state ❱❱ North Carolina
🏖️Here Kitty, Kitty ❱❱ 07.02 ★★★★
☑️20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️Read a book with a pink cover
🏖️Return to Me ❱❱ 08.17 ★★★★
21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️Read a book with a dog on the cover
🏖️Bayou Baby
☑️22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️Read a book a big book ❱❱ 416 pp
🏖️Trauma Plan ❱❱ 07.31 ★★★
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️Read a book where a character goes on a boat
🏖️Shot Across the Bow
☑️24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️Read a book where a character goes to a bar
🏖️Hard to Serve ❱❱ 07.27 ★★★★
☑️25. Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️Read a book where a character takes a taxi
🏖️Karma Girl ❱❱ 08.25 ★★★★
☑️26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️Read a book where a character drinks a beer
🏖️Love, Tussles, and Takedowns ❱❱ 08.23 ★★★★
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️Read a book set in a Southwest state
🏖️The Richest Man in Texas
☑️28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️Read a book set in Los Angeles
🏖️How to End a Love Story ❱❱ 08.06 ★★★★
☑️29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️Read a book that is seventh in a series
🏖️Wolf Hunger ❱❱ 07.26 ★★★★
☑️30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️Read a book where a character takes a photo
🏖️Heir Untamed ❱❱ 06.05 ★★★★
☑️31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️Read a book where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH ❱❱ author CJ Lyons
🏖️Chasing Shadows ❱❱ 06.25 ★★★
☑️32. Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book where a character goes on a picnic
🏖️Reckless In Love ❱❱ 06.29 ★★★★
☑️33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️Read a book second in a series
🏖️Evie ❱❱ 06.30 ★★★
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️Read a book the authors initials found in PAMPELONNE ❱❱ author Patricia McLinn
🏖️Almost a Bride
☑️35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️Read a book with a character called Cooper
🏖️11 Bodies Moving On ❱❱ 07.20 ★★★
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️Read a book set in Australia
🏖️Bold Land, Bold Love
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️Read a book set on the East coast ❱❱ NYC
🏖️Scandal Never Sleeps
☑️38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️Read a book where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA ❱❱ author Cherry Adair
🏖️Gideon ❱❱ 06.14 ★★★★
☑️39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA ❱❱ Egypt
🏖️The Hippopotamus Pool ❱❱ 06.19 ★★★★
☑️40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️Read a book where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA ❱❱ author Ali Rosen
🏖️Unlikely Story ❱❱ 06.23 ★★★★
41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY ❱❱ author Susie Tate
🏖️Daydreamer
42. Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️Read a book tagged historical or history
🏖️Scandalous Virtue
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️Read a book with a character who is described as ancient
🏖️the really ancient one—I was pretty sure his name was Tomas, [loc 136.5]
🏖️Newly Undead In Dark River
☑️44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️Read a book tagged mystery
🏖️Mine to Crave ❱❱ 08.02 ★★★★
☑️45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️Read a book with a character who is a photographer
🏖️Slow Burn ❱❱ 08.16 ★★★★
46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book where a character runs a B & B
🏖️Shore Lights
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️Read a book set in England
🏖️The Belligerent Miss Boynton
☑️48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️Read a book with the word monkey in the text
🏖️with a bite of Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey. [loc 309.3]
🏖️Facing It ❱❱ 06.20 ★★★★
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️Read a book where a character is called a beauty
🏖️heartbreak in the form of one clumsy, green-eyed beauty [loc 614.1]
🏖️Fourth and Goal
☑️50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️Read a book that is a first in a series
🏖️Invisible Fears ❱❱ 06.16 ★★★★
50 Best Beaches-->Level 3: (50 beaches) 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Each beach can be done once.
Beaches 1-25 here
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Duration:
06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Each beach can be done once.
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horesback riding.
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book set in Thailand or with a body of water on the cover or where an object or person is hidden.
5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover or set on an island or tagged LGBTQ.
Get Ahead in…CHEMISTRY by Tom Whipple |Tom Whipple|03/06/25|bunsen burner fire
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
Girl, Goddess, Queen|Bea Fitzgerald|02/06/25|Persephone is a virgin for most of the book
8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover or where a character goes snorkling or scuba diving or with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a charcter goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ or a book with lovers on the cover.
10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California or a character who is a beginner at something or where a character goes to a zoo.
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant or where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a book about Alexander Hamilton or a character who is a father or a 4th in a series.
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with the word seashell in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with a beach on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes fishing or where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING (Three words) or a long book (over 300 pages).
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book where a character relaxes or with steps on the cover or a book which you enjoy.
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state or where a character eats shrimp or where a character sunbathes.
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in a country with a volcano or with a black cover or a big book (over 350 pages).
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat or where a character forgets their keys or a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover or where a character adds sugar to something or where a character takes a taxi.
26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book set in Indonesia or where a character drinks a beer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum).
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Maui or with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo or uses a kayak or where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book set in Spain or where a character sunbathes nude or where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses wireless or second in a series or with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book set in France or a fifth in a series or the authors intials can be found in PAMPELONNE.
35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother or set on the East coast of the United States or with a character who is a devil.
38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA.
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ Read a book set in Italy or a book about Napoleon or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book located in a village or set in Iceland or where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history.
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ Read a book set at Easter or tagged mystery or where the authors initials can be found in RAPA NUI.
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN.
46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) or where a character runs a B & B of with the word Cape in the title.
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Read a book where BBC can be found in the title (In any order) or set in England or where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ Read a book set in or about a rainforest or where a character goes hiking or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title or with a purple cover or that is a first in a series.
Mod
Duration: June 1, 2025 - November 30, 2026
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Read: 50/50
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.
A Blink of Time Katie Winters 6/28/25
2. Laucala Island
🏖️ a book with a character who likes their privacy.
Other People’s Summers Sarah Morgan 6/15/25
3. Siesta Beach
🏖️ Read a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
The Forbidden Sawyer Bennett 6/16/25
4. Banana Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a person is hidden.
The Last Widow Karin Slaughter 6/10/25
5. Fire Island
🏖️ Read a book set on an island.
Traitor in the Scottish Isles Paige Edwards 6/13/25
6. Bora Bora
🏖️ Read a book where a person stays at a resort.
Coming Home for Us Carrie Ann Ryan 6/8/25
7. Trunk Bay
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a park.
The Park of Sunset Dreams Ava Miles 6/7/25
8. Nassau
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover.
The Widow Carla Neggers 7/14/259. Miami Beach
🏖️ Read a book with lovers on the cover.
Left of Forever Tarah DeWitt 6/23/2510. Mission Beach
🏖️ Read a book set in California.
Seaside Kisses Stacy Claflin 6/11/25
11. Culebra
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
Cowboy's Secret Baby Clara Pines 6/12/25
12. Pinney's Beach
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a father.
Come Back for Me Corinne Michaels 6/25/25
13. Sanibel Island
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
The Feud Sawyer Bennett 6/6/25
14. Puerto Vallarta
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports.
The One for Me Corinne Michaels 7/24/25
15. Long Bay Beach
🏖️ Read a long book (over 300 pages).
Forever for Us Carrie Ann Ryan 6/15/25
16. Hanalei Bay
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY.
Captivating In Love Bella Andre 6/24/25
17. Pensacola Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout.
Love's Bloom Judith Keim 6/17/25
18. Harrismith Beach
🏖️ Read a book which you enjoyed.
Hooked By Love Katharine E. Hamilton 7/15/25
19. Gulf Shores
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state - Alabama- AND where a character eats shrimp.
The River Runs South Audrey Ingram 6/7/25
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is famous.
Stay Here With Me Carrie Ann Ryan 6/8/25
21. Carmel Beach
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
The Love Fix Jill Shalvis 6/29/2522. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
🏖️ Read a big book (over 350 pages).
426 pages Tenderfoot Kristen Ashley 6/22/25 (Avenging Angels #3)
23. Dry Tortugas National Park
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat.
These Summer Storms Sarah MacLean 7/9/25
24. Copacabana Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a bar.
The Guest Cottage Lori Foster 7/12/25
25. Eagle Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character adds sugar to something.
Echo Road Kendra Elliot 7/3/25
26. Seminyak Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
Rage Linda Castillo 7/10/25
27. Makena Beach
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southwest state. (California)
Seabreeze Honeymoon Jan Moran 7/15/25
28. Santa Monica Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character eats a snack.
A Book of Murder in Notchey Creek Liz S. Andrews 7/16/25
29. Seven Mile Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character eats seafood.
Summer Rose Katie Winters 6/26/25
30. Railay Beach
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
Dead Against Her Melinda Leigh 7/1/25
31. Es Cavallet Beach
🏖️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
Endless in Love Bella Andre 6/24/25
32. Sand Harbor Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a picnic.
Starting Over in Sedona Lynne M. Spreen 7/20/25
33. Cape Cod National Seashore
🏖️ Read a book with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
2021 Love Blooms Jennifer Faye 6/23/25
34. Pampelonne Beach
🏖️ Read a fifth in a series.
The Bright Spot Jill Shalvis 6/19/25 (Sunrise Cove #5)
35. The Hamptons
🏖️ Read a book set in a charming town.
The Magic of Summer Leeanna Morgan 6/13/25
36. Bondi Beach
🏖️ Read a book with a moon on the cover.
Some Girls Bite Chloe Neill 7/12/2537. Outer Banks
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother AND set on the East coast of the United States (Massachusetts).
Look on the Bright Side Kristan Higgins 6/18/25
38. Sand Beach
🏖️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ACADIA.
Key Lime Garden Inn Annie Cabot 7/6/25
39. Spiaggia di Sansone
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA.
Azalea Lake Pecan Pie for Breakfast Susan Schild 7/8/25
40. Reynisfjara Beach
🏖️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
Beyond the Thistles Samantha Young 7/19/25
41. Huntington Beach
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
Finding the Road to Us Carrie Ann Ryan 6/9/25
42. Condado Beach
🏖️ Read a book tagged historical or history.
American Sky Carolyn Dasher 7/5/25
43. Driftwood Beach
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
Seabreeze Gala Jan Moran 7/17/25 (Summer Beach #10)
44. Anakena Beach
🏖️ Read a book tagged mystery.
Catch Her Death Melinda Leigh 7/2/25
45. Cannon Beach
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a photographer.
Desolation Mountain William Kent Krueger 6/27/25
46. Cape May
🏖️ Read a book with the word Cape in the title.
Cape Cod Kisses Bella Andre 7/13/2025
47. Harbour Cliff Beach
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
Moments for You Carrie Ann Ryan 6/12/25
48. Manuel Antonio Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes hiking.
The Lost Book of First Loves RaeAnne Thayne 6/17/25
49. Perissa Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty.
Lie To Her Melinda Leigh 7/1/25
50. Pfeiffer Beach
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title.
June Kisses Mari Carr 6/9/25
50 Best BeachesDuration:
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
Located on Oahu's northeastern shore, Lanikai Beach is one of Hawaii's best beaches. Due to its offshore coral reef, the water is super calm throughout the year, making it ideal for swimming and snorkeling, as well as sailing and windsurfing.
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
This breathtaking private island is the stuff of travel dreams. From rainforest walking tours to horseback riding right on the beach, there are endless activities to thrill you or chill you out. You'll feel like you've discovered an untouched part of the Earth on your visit here.
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horesback riding.
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
Located on Florida's Siesta Key, near downtown Sarasota, this stunning strand regularly tops "best of" lists due to its soft white-quartz sand which stays cool even when the temps soar. Siesta also has lifeguard stands and a shaded picnic area, both of which make it great for families.
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
This hidden beach in Phuket, Thailand is one of the most jaw-dropping destinations you can visit while feeling like you're on a private island. It's secluded, vast, and offers plenty of opportunities to snorkel and swim around in crystal-clear waters.
🏖️ Read a book set in Thailand or with a body of water on the cover or where an object or person is hidden.
5. Fire Island — New York
One of the best beaches in New York is the famed Fire Island. Known for being a great summer getaway for beachgoers in the LGBTQ+ community, the island has plenty to offer for every type of traveler. The tranquility and natural beauty of Fire Island is also unmatched. Whether you're looking for peace or a party, this beach locale has it all.
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover or set on an island or tagged LGBTQ.
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
The island of Bora Bora is famous for its jaw-droppingly beautiful beaches like Matira, which has calm azure waters and shallow lagoons. One of the best ways to experience the lagoons is to stay in a resort that offers fabulous over-the-water bungalows that are popular with honeymooners.
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
Widely considered one of the best beaches in the US Virgin Islands, Trunk Bay is the pride of St. John, which was named one of the top Caribbean islands by Travel & Leisure. Located in Virgin Islands National Park, this spectacular strand is known for its azure waters, soft white sands, and 225-yard-long underwater snorkeling trail.
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
8. Nassau — Bahamas
The beaches of Nassau, such as Cable Beach, are definitely a major draw, especially for those who like to snorkel or go scuba diving. Some of the top diving spots include Trinity Cave and the Blue Hole, a deep natural hole with large schools of tropical fish.
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover or where a character goes snorkling or scuba diving or with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
9. Miami Beach — Florida
Work on that golden Miami glow during the day in Lummus Park, which is in the heart of South Beach, then party at night. SoBe's clubs attract world-renowned DJs, and the beaches are full of attractive people, making this a hub for both nightlife lovers and beachgoers.
🏖️ Read a book where a charcter goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ or a book with lovers on the cover.
10. Mission Beach — California
If it's a family-friendly vacation you're looking for, consider San Diego's Mission Beach. It has miles of lifeguard-patrolled beaches, and the waters are calm, so they're perfect for beginner swimmers. On cloudy days, there are tons of other attractions nearby to keep the kids occupied, such as the San Diego Zoo.
🏖️ Read a book set in California or a character who is a beginner at something or where a character goes to a zoo.
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
This tiny island, 17 miles off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, doesn't have high-rise resorts or fancy restaurants. But it does have a low-key vibe, empty beaches and some incredible snorkeling on the beaches in Luis Peña Channel Natural Reserve. Keep an eye out for stingrays and sea turtles.
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant or where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
Did you know that Alexander Hamilton was born on Nevis? This little-known island has a small museum dedicated to the founding father. It also has plenty of gorgeous strands, including 4-mile-long Pinney's, with just a sprinkling of local businesses, including Sunshine's beach bar, where everyone ends up at some point.
🏖️ Read a book about Alexander Hamilton or a character who is a father or a 4th in a series.
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
Sanibel Island is a low-key spot on Florida's west coast that's known for its abundance of seashells. People come from all over to do the "Sanibel stoop," which is what island dwellers call combing the beaches for one-of-a-kind seaglass finds.
🏖️ Read a book with the word seashell in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with a beach on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
This Mexican resort town appeals to everyone from couples to spring breakers. They all appreciate that Puerto Vallarta's many bars and clubs are always lively. There are also plenty of water sports, including banana boat rides and parasailing.
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos is known for its world-class fishing. The waters surrounding the island chain are filled with blue marlins, making this a great year-round fishing spot. Long Bay can have rough surf at times, but this also makes it a great place for kiteboarding!
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes fishing or where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING (Three words) or a long book (over 300 pages).
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii
Hawaii has some of the world's most photographed beaches, many of which are popular with surfers. In fact, some of the top surfers in the world are from Kauai, and Hanalei Bay ha some of the best conditions — the surf is consistent, and there are waves for all levels.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
Choosing the best beach to visit in Florida may seem like a task, but Pensacola is one of the more affordable towns in the state, and award-winning Pensacola Beach is a quick 20-minute jaunt from the city center. There are also local hangouts to grab lunch nearby.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
This hidden gem of a beach on the island of Barbados is the perfect place for a secluded day of rest and relaxation. To get to it, you must descend a flight of stone steps that have been carved into a cliff overlooking the sea. Once you arrive, you'll enjoy pure seclusion.
🏖️ Read a book where a character relaxes or with steps on the cover or a book which you enjoy.
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
In addition to gorgeous white-sand beaches, Gulf Shores hosts numerous events throughout the year, including the Hangout Music Festival and an annual National Shrimp Festival, so there's plenty to do apart from working on your tan.
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state or where a character eats shrimp or where a character sunbathes.
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
The island of Bermuda is famous for its pink-sand beaches, and one of the most spectacular is Horseshoe Bay, located on the south shore. Expect bathtub-warm turquoise water and pink-hued sand at this crescent-shaped beauty.
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
21. Carmel Beach — California
Crescent-shaped Carmel Beach in Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of California's most beautiful beaches. Dogs are allowed off-leash, there's beach volleyball, and there are even wood-burning fire pits, where you can have cheese and wine as you settle in to watch the sunset.
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
Located on the Big Island, Punalu'u is the most famous of Hawaii's black-sand beaches. In addition to a long, wide stretch of dark-hued sand dotted with volcanic rocks, you can often see endangered green and hawksbill turtles sunning themselves.
🏖️ Read a book set in a country with a volcano or with a black cover or a big book (over 350 pages).
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
Located off the coast of Key West is Dry Tortugas National Park, a small island that's home to miles of untouched beaches (it's only accessible by boat or water plane). At this remote spot, you'll find some of South Florida's best snorkeling.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat or where a character forgets their keys or a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
Rio de Janeiro has several popular beaches, including Ipanema Beach, but the most famous of all is Copacabana Beach. Catch some rays, play a few games of beach volleyball, check out the sand sculptures, and sip a chopp (draft beer) at one of the many beach bars.
🏖️ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
One of Aruba's best beaches, Eagle Beach is known for its sugar-soft white sand. When you feel like being active, you can go kayaking or try stand-up paddle boarding. It's less built-up than neighboring Palm Beach, which is only a quick taxi ride away if you are craving a little more action.
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover or where a character adds sugar to something or where a character takes a taxi.
26. Seminyak Beach — IndonesiaSeminyak is one of the best beaches on the island of Bali. More relaxed than Kuta, Seminyak has beach clubs like Hot Potato and Ku De Ta, where you can rent a chair, sip a few Bintang beers, swim in the Indian Ocean, and enjoy amazing sunsets.
🏖️ Read a book set in Indonesia or where a character drinks a beer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum).
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
Hawaii's Makena Beach, also known as Big Beach, is just that — a wide, mile-long stretch of golden sand, between two black lava outcroppings on Maui's southwestern shore. Spend the day snorkeling, taking a stroll, or just catching some rays.
🏖️ Read a book set in Maui or with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
Santa Monica Beach is one of Los Angeles County's most beautiful strands, and its iconic pier is a can't-miss attraction. In addition to an amusement park (a ride on the Ferris wheel is a must), you'll also find an aquarium, a historic carousel, and snack stands.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
Located on Grand Cayman's western shore, Seven Mile Beach is one of the Caribbean's most celebrated strands. It seems to go on forever (it's 7 miles long), and while you'll find luxury resorts and seafood restaurants, there are also plenty of quiet stretches for peaceful strolls
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
Thailand's Krabi province has long been on beach lovers' radars, especially Railay Beach. This photo-worthy strand, reached via long-tail boat from Ao Nang, is framed by stunning limestone cliffs, and it has many secret coves that you can explore by kayak.
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo or uses a kayak or where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
Ibiza has plenty of must-see beaches, including Es Cavallet Beach, a long, sandy stretch surrounded by sand dunes, where, on a clear day, you can see the neighboring island of Formentera. Keep in mind that Es Cavallet is one of the island's nude beaches!
🏖️ Read a book set in Spain or where a character sunbathes nude or where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
Located on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, Sand Harbor is a super scenic beach within Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. This lake beach is known for its crystal-clear water and unique rock formations. Nearby are picnic sites equipped with barbecues.
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
Cape Cod has plenty of Insta-worthy sights — two of its best beaches are within the Cape Cod National Seashore, stretching 40 miles along the Atlantic. They include Wellfleet's Marconi Beach (the site where the first wireless signal was sent across the Atlantic in 1903) and Provincetown's Race Point Beach, known for its spectacular sunsets.
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses wireless or second in a series or with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
The crown jewel of beaches along the French Riviera is Pampelonne, the busiest and longest stretch in glamorous St. Tropez. Bring a towel and stake out a spot in the public area, or spend the day at one of the see-and-be-seen beach clubs like Le Club 55.
🏖️ Read a book set in France or a fifth in a series or the authors intials can be found in PAMPELONNE.
35. The Hamptons — New York
The Hamptons, the fabled string of charming towns along Long Island's South Fork, has stellar strands. A few can't-miss ones include Southampton's Coopers Beach, East Hampton's Main Beach, and Montauk's Ditch Plains Beach (a popular spot for surfers).
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
This famous Australian beach is just a 20-minute drive from Sydney, making it the perfect day trip. The wide, crescent-shaped strand is known for its surf, which attracts big-time surfers. You'll want to linger over a long lunch in one of Bondi's waterfront restaurants.
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
Some of the best beaches on the East Coast can be found in the Outer Banks, a 130-mile-long barrier island chain off the coast of North Carolina. You'll find pristine strands in the towns of Duck, Nags Head, and Kill Devil Hills, which is where the Wright Brothers took their first flight over the area's sand dunes.
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother or set on the East coast of the United States or with a character who is a devil.
38. Sand Beach — Maine
It's a fact: Maine's beaches are cold, but that doesn't take away from their beauty. One of the state's top strands is Sand Beach, located within Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. This golden-sand beach is the perfect spot to unwind after a hike.
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA.
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
Located on the island of Elba, Spiaggia di Sansone, or Sansone Beach, is a stunner of a strand framed by sheer white cliffs and translucent blueish-green waters. It's a great spot for swimming and snorkeling. Napoleon was exiled to this Tuscan island in 1814.
🏖️ Read a book set in Italy or a book about Napoleon or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
Located near the village of Vik, Reynisfjara Beach is one of the most popular strands in Iceland. This stunning black-pebble beach is known for a pyramid-like rock formation of basalt columns, as well as jagged rocks jutting out from the sea.
🏖️ Read a book located in a village or set in Iceland or where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
41. Huntington Beach — California
One of the best beaches for surfing in California is Huntington Beach, also known as "Surf City USA." Watch surfers glide across the Pacific Ocean's waves from the shore or from the the town's iconic pier (be sure to have lunch at the old-school diner, Ruby's), then cool off by taking a dip.
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has plenty of secluded strands, but if you're looking for glitzy high-rise hotels, waterfront restaurants, and nightlife, then head to San Juan's Condado Beach. Plus, historic Old San Juan, with its craft shops and imposing historic fort, is just 10 minutes away by taxi.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history.
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
Off of the Georgian coast, Jekyll Island is a favorite of nature lovers who appreciate the island's 10 miles of unspoiled shoreline. For many, the prettiest beach is Driftwood, which is lined with ancient tree trunks and large pieces of driftwood — keep your camera ready! ,
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
Anakena is the best beach on Easter Island, the mysterious Chilean outpost that's home to moai, the ancient large-headed figures carved by the indigenous Rapa Nui people. Anakena not only has a beautiful crescent-shaped beach with fine coral sand and calm waters, but two moai as well.
🏖️ Read a book set at Easter or tagged mystery or where the authors initials can be found in RAPA NUI.
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
Cannon Beach is not only one of the best beaches in Oregon, but one of the best in the entire Pacific Northwest (it's less than 2 hours from Portland). The beach has numerous tide pools, and photographers have a field day taking snaps of Haystack Rock, a 235-foot-tall rock formation where puffins often congregate.
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN.
46. Cape May — New Jersey
One of the loveliest towns along the 130-mile-long Jersey shore, Cape May is a national treasure due to its beautiful Victorian homes (many of which have been turned into charming inns and B&Bs) that are just steps from the shoreline.
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) or where a character runs a B & B of with the word Cape in the title.
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
Fans of the BBC series Broadchurch likely know that the stunner of a beach featured in the show is in the charming village of West Bay in Dorset. Known for its massive sandstone cliffs and rust-colored sand, Harbour Cliff Beach, along the so-called Jurassic Coast in southeastern England, is quite the sight.
🏖️ Read a book where BBC can be found in the title (In any order) or set in England or where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
One of Costa Rica's most beloved beaches is Playa Manuel Antonio, a gorgeous beach within a national park of the same name. Spend the morning hiking through the park's rainforest (keep an eye out for capuchin monkeys), then take a dip in the warm Pacific Ocean waters of this crescent-shaped beauty.
🏖️ Read a book set in or about a rainforest or where a character goes hiking or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
This black-sand beauty is one of the finest beaches on Santorini. Located on the island's south coast, Perissa is a popular spot for both locals and tourists, and it's lined with hotels and tavernas. You can easily spend the day here swimming in the Aegean and lunching on fresh grilled fish and a feta salad.
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
Big Sur's Pfeiffer Beach, reached via unpaved road off Highway 1, is lauded for its purple-hued sand (due to manganese garnet deposits) and the Pfeiffer keyhole rock, where the sun's rays filter through a natural archway, creating a tunnel of light. It's just as mesmerizing as it sounds!
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title or with a purple cover or that is a first in a series.
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50 Best BeachesJune 1 2025 - November 30, 2026
Level 3 (50 beaches)
Each beach can be done once.
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horesback riding.
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book set in Thailand or with a body of water on the cover or where an object or person is hidden.
5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover or set on an island or tagged LGBTQ.
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover or where a character goes snorkling or scuba diving or with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a charcter goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ or a book with lovers on the cover.
10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California or a character who is a beginner at something or where a character goes to a zoo.
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant or where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a book about Alexander Hamilton or a character who is a father or a 4th in a series.
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with the word seashell in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with a beach on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes fishing or where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING (Three words) or a long book (over 300 pages).
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book where a character relaxes or with steps on the cover or a book which you enjoy.
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state or where a character eats shrimp or where a character sunbathes.
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in a country with a volcano or with a black cover or a big book (over 350 pages).
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat or where a character forgets their keys or a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover or where a character adds sugar to something or where a character takes a taxi.
26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book set in Indonesia or where a character drinks a beer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum).
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Maui or with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo or uses a kayak or where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book set in Spain or where a character sunbathes nude or where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses wireless or second in a series or with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book set in France or a fifth in a series or the authors intials can be found in PAMPELONNE.
35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother or set on the East coast of the United States or with a character who is a devil.
38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA.
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ Read a book set in Italy or a book about Napoleon or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book located in a village or set in Iceland or where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history.
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ Read a book set at Easter or tagged mystery or where the authors initials can be found in RAPA NUI.
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN.
46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) or where a character runs a B & B of with the word Cape in the title.
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Read a book where BBC can be found in the title (In any order) or set in England or where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ Read a book set in or about a rainforest or where a character goes hiking or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
🏄🏻♂️ Characters go hiking - The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton 6/16/25
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title
THE THOUSAND DOLLAR VIGILANTE: A Colt Ryder ThrillerJ.T. Brannan 07/01
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50 Best Beaches(Part 1)
Duration:
Level 1: (15 beaches) - 06/01/2025 -11/30/2025
Level 2: (35 beaches) - 06/01/2025- 05/31/2026
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Each beach can be done once.
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TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
Hunted Through Italy - Delaney Diamond (HRS #2330 - June 2025) (beach) - July 4
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horseback riding.
Her Fairy-Tale Farmer - Elle Douglas (HSE #3099 - July 2025) - Aug 12
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
Lilac Time - Fern Michaels, Lori Foster, Carolyn Brown (Kensington - May 2025) - Sweet as Honey by Fern Michaels (Florida) - June 13
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book set in Thailand or with a body of water on the cover or where an object or person is hidden.
The Viking's Royal Temptation - Roxy Harper (HH #1863 - June 2025) (body of water) - June 20
5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover or set on an island or tagged LGBTQ.
Lyon in the Wild - Diana Lloyd (Dragonblade - May 2025) (island) - July 23
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6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
The island of Bora Bora is famous for its jaw-droppingly beautiful beaches like Matira, which has calm azure waters and shallow lagoons. One of the best ways to experience the lagoons is to stay in a resort that offers fabulous over-the-water bungalows that are popular with honeymooners.
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the author's initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
Widely considered one of the best beaches in the US Virgin Islands, Trunk Bay is the pride of St. John, which was named one of the top Caribbean islands by Travel & Leisure. Located in Virgin Islands National Park, this spectacular strand is known for its azure waters, soft white sands, and 225-yard-long underwater snorkeling trail.
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
Second Chance in Santiago - Tina Beckett (HMED #1472 -July 2025) (park) - Aug 17
8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover or where a character goes snorkling or scuba diving or with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
The Duke's Champion - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - June 2025) (blue cover) - June 25
9. Miami Beach — Florida
Work on that golden Miami glow during the day in Lummus Park, which is in the heart of South Beach, then party at night. SoBe's clubs attract world-renowned DJs, and the beaches are full of attractive people, making this a hub for both nightlife lovers and beachgoers.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ or a book with lovers on the cover.
10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California or a character who is a beginner at something or where a character goes to a zoo.
The Love Fix - Jill Shalvis (Avon - June 2025) (California) - Aug 1
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11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
This tiny island, 17 miles off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, doesn't have high-rise resorts or fancy restaurants. But it does have a low-key vibe, empty beaches and some incredible snorkeling on the beaches in Luis Peña Channel Natural Reserve. Keep an eye out for stingrays and sea turtles.
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico, or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant, or where the author's initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
Did you know that Alexander Hamilton was born on Nevis? This little-known island has a small museum dedicated to the founding father. It also has plenty of gorgeous strands, including 4-mile-long Pinney's, with just a sprinkling of local businesses, including Sunshine's beach bar, where everyone ends up at some point.
🏖️ Read a book about Alexander Hamilton or a character who is a father or a 4th in a series.
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with the word seashell in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with a beach on the cover or where the author's initials can be found in SANIBEL.
The Lyon's Last Gamble - Brenna Ash (Dragonblade - May 2025) (author) - June 10
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
This Mexican resort town appeals to everyone from couples to spring breakers. They all appreciate that Puerto Vallarta's many bars and clubs are always lively. There are also plenty of water sports, including banana boat rides and parasailing.
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes fishing or where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING (Three words) or a long book (over 300 pages).
A Touch of Steele - Cathy Maxwell (Avon - May 2025) (384 pgs) - June 24
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16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii
Hawaii has some of the world's most photographed beaches, many of which are popular with surfers. In fact, some of the top surfers in the world are from Kauai, and Hanalei Bay ha some of the best conditions — the surf is consistent, and there are waves for all levels.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the author's initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the author's initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
The Maverick's Dating Deal - Christine Rimmer (HQN - Aug 2025) (hangout) - July 17
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book where a character relaxes or with steps on the cover or a book which you enjoy.
Dark Web Investigation - Katie Mettner (HI #2297 - July 2025) (steps) - Aug 14
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
In addition to gorgeous white-sand beaches, Gulf Shores hosts numerous events throughout the year, including the Hangout Music Festival and an annual National Shrimp Festival, so there's plenty to do apart from working on your tan.
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state or where a character eats shrimp or where a character sunbathes.
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
Lie Down With a Lyon - Cerise DeLand (Dragonblade - Apr 2025) (bath) - June 9
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21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
Wyoming Bodyguard - Danielle M. Haas (HI #2338 - Aug 2025) (sunset) - Sept 9
22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in a country with a volcano or with a black cover or a big book (over 350 pages).
Lei and the Fire Goddess - Malia Maunakea (Penguin - June 2023) (volcano - Hawaii) - Aug 23
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat or where a character forgets their keys or a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
Daring to Fall for the Prince - Heba Helmy (HH #1862 - June 2025) (boat) - July 14
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or where the author's initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
Lyon in the Way - Regina Jeffers (Dragonblade - June 2025) (author) - July 27
25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
One of Aruba's best beaches, Eagle Beach is known for its sugar-soft white sand. When you feel like being active, you can go kayaking or try stand-up paddleboarding. It's less built-up than neighboring Palm Beach, which is only a quick taxi ride away if you are craving a little more action.
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover or where a character adds sugar to something or where a character takes a taxi.
Nurse's Nine-Month Surprise - Carol Marinelli (HMED #1465 - June 2025) (taxi) - July 1
50 Best Beaches (Part 2)26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book set in Indonesia or where a character drinks a beer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum).
If You Can't Stand the Heat... - Mona Shroff (HSE #3096 - June 2025) (beer) - July 7
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Maui or with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
Canyon Killer - Cindi Myers (HI #2290 - June 2025) (Colorado) - June 2
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
Santa Monica Beach is one of Los Angeles County's most beautiful strands, and its iconic pier is a can't-miss attraction. In addition to an amusement park (a ride on the Ferris wheel is a must), you'll also find an aquarium, a historic carousel, and snack stands.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
Located on Grand Cayman's western shore, Seven Mile Beach is one of the Caribbean's most celebrated strands. It seems to go on forever (it's 7 miles long), and while you'll find luxury resorts and seafood restaurants, there are also plenty of quiet stretches for peaceful strolls
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo or uses a kayak or where the author's initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
Swamp Shadows - Carla Cassidy (HI #2289 - June 2025) (photo) - July 7
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31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book set in Spain or where a character sunbathes nude or where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
The Paradise Petition - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - July 2025) (author) - Sept 3
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
Located on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, Sand Harbor is a super scenic beach within Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. This lake beach is known for its crystal-clear water and unique rock formations. Nearby are picnic sites equipped with barbecues.
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses wireless or second in a series or with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
Legacy of Secrets - Kenna Scott (HRS #2334 - July 2025) (wireless) - Aug 8
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book set in France or a fifth in a series or the author's intials can be found in PAMPELONNE.
Devil's Cub - Georgette Heyer (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Nov 2009) (France) - Sept 9
35. The Hamptons — New York
The Hamptons, the fabled string of charming towns along Long Island's South Fork, has stellar strands. A few can't-miss ones include Southampton's Coopers Beach, East Hampton's Main Beach, and Montauk's Ditch Plains Beach (a popular spot for surfers).
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
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3536. Bondi Beach — Australia
This famous Australian beach is just a 20-minute drive from Sydney, making it the perfect day trip. The wide, crescent-shaped strand is known for its surf, which attracts big-time surfers. You'll want to linger over a long lunch in one of Bondi's waterfront restaurants.
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother or set on the East coast of the United States or with a character who is a devil.
The Lyon and the Unicorn - Emily Royal (Dragonblade - June 2025) (brother) - Aug 4
38. Sand Beach — Maine
It's a fact: Maine's beaches are cold, but that doesn't take away from their beauty. One of the state's top strands is Sand Beach, located within Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. This golden-sand beach is the perfect spot to unwind after a hike.
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the author's initials can be found in ACADIA.
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ Read a book set in Italy or a book about Napoleon or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
The Lyon's Love Letters - Deb Marlowe (Dragonblade - May 2025) (location: London) - June 6
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book located in a village or set in Iceland or where the author's initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
The Floating Amsterdam Flower Shop - Annabel French (Avon - Aug 2025) (initials) - July 30
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41. Huntington Beach — California
One of the best beaches for surfing in California is Huntington Beach, also known as "Surf City USA." Watch surfers glide across the Pacific Ocean's waves from the shore or from the the town's iconic pier (be sure to have lunch at the old-school diner, Ruby's), then cool off by taking a dip.
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
42. Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history.
The Lyon Whisperer - Kimberly Keyes (Dragonblade - May 2025) (historical) - June 17
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
Off of the Georgian coast, Jekyll Island is a favorite of nature lovers who appreciate the island's 10 miles of unspoiled shoreline. For many, the prettiest beach is Driftwood, which is lined with ancient tree trunks and large pieces of driftwood — keep your camera ready! ,
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
Anakena is the best beach on Easter Island, the mysterious Chilean outpost that's home to moai, the ancient large-headed figures carved by the indigenous Rapa Nui people. Anakena not only has a beautiful crescent-shaped beach with fine coral sand and calm waters, but two moai as well.
🏖️ Read a book set at Easter or tagged mystery or where the authors initials can be found in RAPA NUI.
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
Cannon Beach is not only one of the best beaches in Oregon, but one of the best in the entire Pacific Northwest (it's less than 2 hours from Portland). The beach has numerous tide pools, and photographers have a field day taking snaps of Haystack Rock, a 235-foot-tall rock formation where puffins often congregate.
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the author's initials can be found in PUFFIN.
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🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) or where a character runs a B & B of with the word Cape in the title.
The Cowboy's English Lady - Lauri Robinson (HH #1867 - July 2025) (Victorian) - Aug 7
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Read a book where BBC can be found in the title (In any order) or set in England or where the author's initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
The Lyon Rampant - Elizabeth Keysian (Dragonblade - July 2025) (England) - Aug 25
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ Read a book set in or about a rainforest or where a character goes hiking or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Wilderness Search - Cindi Myers (HI #2307 - Sept 2025) (hiking) - Aug 29
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
This black-sand beauty is one of the finest beaches on Santorini. Located on the island's south coast, Perissa is a popular spot for both locals and tourists, and it's lined with hotels and tavernas. You can easily spend the day here swimming in the Aegean and lunching on fresh grilled fish and a feta salad.
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
Montana Justice - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - July 2025) (salad) - July 3
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title or with a purple cover or that is a first in a series.
Hunting the Amish Witness - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #1190 - Aug 2025) (double consonant) - June 16
Found out while working on this if I'm trying for more than 35 beaches, I'll be out of room, so this is gonna be my second post for it and I'll just keep track. :)Post 2 26-50
50 Best Beaches
-->Level 2: (35 beaches) - 06/01/2025- 05/31/2026
Each beach can be done once.
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50 Best BeachesDuration:
Level 1: (15 beaches) - 06/01/2025 -11/30/2025
Level 2: (35 beaches) - 06/01/2025- 05/31/2026
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Each beach can be done once.
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horesback riding.
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️ Read a book set in Thailand or with a body of water on the cover or where an object or person is hidden.
5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover or set on an island or tagged LGBTQ.
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover or where a character goes snorkling or scuba diving or with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a charcter goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ or a book with lovers on the cover.
10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California or a character who is a beginner at something or where a character goes to a zoo.
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant or where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ Read a book about Alexander Hamilton or a character who is a father or a 4th in a series.
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ Read a book with the word seashell in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with a beach on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes fishing or where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING (Three words) or a long book (over 300 pages).
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ Read a book where a character relaxes or with steps on the cover or a book which you enjoy.
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state or where a character eats shrimp or where a character sunbathes.
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in a country with a volcano or with a black cover or a big book (over 350 pages).
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat or where a character forgets their keys or a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover or where a character adds sugar to something or where a character takes a taxi.
26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ Read a book set in Indonesia or where a character drinks a beer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum).
27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in Maui or with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo or uses a kayak or where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ Read a book set in Spain or where a character sunbathes nude or where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
32, Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses wireless or second in a series or with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book set in France or a fifth in a series or the authors intials can be found in PAMPELONNE.
35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother or set on the East coast of the United States or with a character who is a devil.
38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA.
39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ Read a book set in Italy or a book about Napoleon or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book located in a village or set in Iceland or where the authors initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history.
43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ Read a book set at Easter or tagged mystery or where the authors initials can be found in RAPA NUI.
45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the authors initials can be found in PUFFIN.
46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) or where a character runs a B & B of with the word Cape in the title.
47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ Read a book where BBC can be found in the title (In any order) or set in England or where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ Read a book set in or about a rainforest or where a character goes hiking or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title or with a purple cover or that is a first in a series
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50 Best Beaches
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Completed 07.09.20251.🏖️ Read a book a character goes swimming | "I immersed myself completely and began swimming ....." | p. 62 (Bree) | Archer's Voice | Mia Sheridan | 06.06
2. 🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy | Julia | Please Don't Find Me | Wendy Dranfield | 06.09
3. 🏖️ Read a book with a family at the center of the storyline. | Sister, Butcher, Sister | K.D. Aldyn | 06.05
4. 🏖️ Read a book where an object or person is hidden. | (view spoiler) | Iron Flame | Rebecca Yarros | 06.04
5. 🏖️Read a book set on an island | Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard | The Identicals | Elin Hilderbrand | 06.07
6. 🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA. | Lucy Score | Things We Never Got Over | 06.12
7. 🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin | Cecily | Cavendon Hall | Barbara Taylor Bradford | 06.07
8. 🏖️ Read a book with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #). ...., at the moment trying to fish an invisible object ..." - p. 2 | Sorrow and Bliss | Meg Mason | 06.06
9. 🏖️ Read a book where a charcter goes to a party or with a character | Ben and Cathy go to a Masquerade Party | Arsen: A Broken Love Story | Mia Asher | 06.13
10. 🏖️ Read a book where character who is a beginner at something | Liesel just is beginning to learn to read | The Book Thief | Markus Zusak | 06.13
11.🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL. | Curtis Sittenfeld | Prep | 06.08
12.🏖️ Read a book with character who is a father | Jeffrey MMC | Doppelbanger | Heather M. Orgeron | 06.20
13. 🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL. | Lisa Scottoline | The Unraveling of Julia | 06.18
14.🏖️ Read a book tagged sports| Spectacular Things | Beck Dorey-Stein | 06.14
15.🏖️ Read a long book (over 300 pages). | 525 Pages | Beneath a Scarlet Sky | Mark T. Sullivan | 06.08
16.🏖️ Read a where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY | Amy Harmon | Making Faces | 06.08
17. 🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA. | Chevy Stevens | Still Missing | 06.10
18.🏖️ Read a book which you enjoy. | The Fault in Our Stars | John Green | 06.14
19.🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state | California | Pool Fishing | Barbara DeMarco-Barrett | 06.13
20. 🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a bath | Delores mother takes a bath and Delores interrupts | She’s Come Undone | Wally Lamb | 06.14
21.🏖️ Read a book where a character watches a sunset. | "In the light of the sunset, her pupils were no more than pinpricks" - Loc 3121. | The Bachelorette Party | Camilla Sten | 06.26
22.🏖️ Read a book with a black cover | Reconstructing Amelia | Kimberly McCreight | 06.15
23. 🏖️ Read a book where a character forgets their keys | She hurried through the house, scanning for the keys she was always misplacing." - p. 57 | Laurel | One in Four | Lucinda Berry | 06.30
24.🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a bar | Will | Veronique Kodjo | 06.08
25 🏖️ Read a book where a character adds sugar to something | Poppy and the class add sugar to all the sweets | Southern Peach Pie and a Dead Guy | A. Gardner | 06.14
26.🏖️ Read a book where a character drinks a beer | Danni drinks a beer at a party and risks expulsion when she is turned in | Nobody in Particular | Sophie Gonzales | 06.16
27. 🏖️ Read a book with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) | The Obituary Society | Jessica L. Randall | 06.15 | "In Mina's dream, she lay on a beach....." | pg. 320
28. 🏖️ Read a book where a character eats a snack | Tru eats the cinnamon rolls that Henley bought her | Secret Love | Willow Aster | 06.21
29. 🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series | Detective Sebastian Clifford #7 | Question of Guilt | Sally Rigby | 06.17
30. 🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE. | Tahereh Mafi | Shatter Me | 06.15
31. 🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH. | Cruel Winter with You | Ali Hazelwood | 06.13
32,🏖️Read a book where a character barbecues. | Calder and the rest of the boys bbq and talk Dakota into coming | Seven Year Itch | Amy Daws | 06.21
33. 🏖️ Read a book with the numbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year. | 09.10.18 | It Began With a Lie | Michele Pariza Wacek
34. 🏖️ Read a book where authors intials can be found in PAMPELONNE. | Lauren Okie | The Best Worst Thing | 06.16
35. 🏖️ Read a book where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) | "walked up on stage and clinked a fork on the glass" - p. 140 | The Business Trip | Jessie Garcia | 06.22
36.🏖️ Read a book set in Australia | The Stepchild | Nicole Trope | 06.23
37.🏖️ Read a book set on the East coast of the United States | Washington D.C and Virginia | POE: "A long story short" Volume 1 | Tremon Wimbush | 06.19
38. 🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in ACADIA. | Anna E. Collins | Finding Mr. July | 07.08
39.🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA; | Black Forest Germany | White Rose, Black Forest | Eoin Dempsey | 06.17
40.🏖️ Read a book located in a village | Your Husband's Fault | Kerry Wilkinson | 06.19
41.🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby | Ruby Bell | Save Me | Mona Kasten | 06.27
42 🏖️ Read a book where a character enjoys the nightlife | Pheonix is part of a band who place concerts and his life is made of nightlife, also he seems to get his butt in trouble during his nightlife fun | The Words | Ashley Jade | 06.21
43.🏖️ Read a book with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who). | Queenie | The Quilt Ripper | Mary Devlin Lynch | 07.03
44. 🏖️ Read a book tagged mystery | Five Total Strangers | Natalie D. Richards | 06.22
45. 🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon | It Happened on the Lake | Lisa Jackson | 06.20
46. 🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) | 1888 | The Girls of Good Fortune | Kristina McMorris | 06.26
47. 🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF. | Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story | Rich Cohen | 06.28
48.🏖️ Read a book where a character goes hiking | Georgette and Ryan go hiking every Sunday | The Bright Years | Sarah Damoff | 06.25
49. 🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty | Summer's mother was a beauty queen, Miss Arkansas 1983 | Hollywood Dirt | Alessandra Torre | 06.26
50. 🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title | Well, Actually | Mazey Eddings | 06.20
FINISHED!!! 50 Best BeachesDuration: 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
(07/10/25)
Each beach can be done once.
Level 3 (50 beaches) 14
TASKS 50/50
☑️ 1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
🏖️or where a character goes swimming &
or where a character goes to the beach.
My Favorite Bad Decision (The Favorites 1) Elizabeth O'Roark (Kit and Miller stay at his beach house where they’re on the beach and swimming) 06/02/25
☑️ 2. Laucala Island — Fiji
🏖️or with a character who likes their privacy
The Radleys Matt Haig (the Radleys are secretly vampires) 06/02/25
☑️ 3. Siesta Beach — Florida
🏖️or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
Small Town Secrets (Small Town 1) Kristy Tate (large farm family) 06/01/25
☑️ 4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
🏖️or where an object or person is hidden.
F is for Fugitive (Kinsey Millhone 6) Sue Grafton (Kinsey is tracking down a prison escapee) 06/01/25
☑️ 5. Fire Island — New York
🏖️or set on an island
A Poisonous Palate (Key West Food Critic 14) Lucy Burdette (Key West) 06/02/25
☑️ 6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
🏖️ or where the author’s initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
The Snow Child Eowyn Ivey 06/05/25
☑️ 7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
🏖️ or where a character goes to a park.
The Bright Side Running Club Josie Lloyd (the club runs in a park) 06/07/25
☑️ 8. Nassau — Bahamas
🏖️ or with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Blue Sisters Coco Mellors (p. 198 “. . . lithe and muscular as a fish . . .”) 06/11/25
☑️ 9. Miami Beach — Florida
🏖️ or a book with lovers on the cover.
What Happens in Amsterdam Rachel Lynn Solomon 06/05/25
☑️ 10. Mission Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book set in California
No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding (Every Time I go on Vacation 2) Catherine Mack 06/15/25
☑️ 11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
🏖️ or where the author’s initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
Mad About Ewe (Common Threads 1) Susannah Nix 06/09/25
☑️ 12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
🏖️ or a character who is a father
Landlines Rainbow Rowell(Moth Winn is a father) 06/03/25
☑️ 13. Sanibel Island — Florida
🏖️ or where the author’s initials can be found in SANIBEL.
The Club Ellery Lloyd 06/08/25
☑️ 14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports
Out of Nowhere Maria Padian 07/10/25
☑️ 15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
🏖️ or a long book (over 300 pages).
A Novel Love Story Ashley Poston (368 pages) 06/06/25
☑️ 16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii.
🏖️ or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Wizard of Most Wicked Ways (Whimbrel House 4) Charlie N. Holmberg (p. 2 “. . . the waves of the sea . . .”) 06/12/25
☑️ 17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
🏖️ or where the author’s initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
A Family Matter Claire Lynch 06/09/25
☑️ 18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
🏖️ or with steps on the cover (show cover)
Gingerbread Danger (Amish Candy Shop Mystery 9) Amanda Flower 06/09/25
☑️ 19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state
A Painted House John Grisham (Arkansas) 06/13/25
☑️ 20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
🏖️ or where a character takes a bath
The Haunting of Hill House Shirley Jackson (both Theodora and Eleanor take baths) 06/05/25
☑️ 21. Carmel Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover (show cover)
Yipped in the Yams (Lovely Lethal Gardens 2 Rewind) Dale Mayer 06/07/25
☑️ 22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ Read a book set in a country with a volcano
Murder at the Ponte Vecchio (Armstrong and Oscar 11) T.A. Williams 06/06/25
☑️ 23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
🏖️or where a character forgets their keys
An Extremely Unlikely Death (Dinner Lady Detectives 6 ) Hannah Hendy (Margery left the keys at her house) 06/04/25
☑️ 24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
🏖️ or where the auhor’s initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
Not Friends (Sworn to Loathe You 3) Rachel John 06/03/25
☑️ 25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover (show cover)
The Retreat (Elin Warner 2) Sarah Pearse 06/16/25
☑️ 26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
🏖️ or where a character drinks a beer
Rockets' Dead Glare (Tourist Trap 4.5) Lynn Cahoon (Jill is a beer drinker) 06/20/25
☑️ 27. Makena Beach — Hawaii
🏖️ or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
Dying to Read (Survivors’ Book Club Mystery 5) Lynn Cahoon (Arizona) 06/14/25
☑️ 28. Santa Monica Beach — California
🏖️ or where a character eats a snack
Aunt Bessie Observes (Isle of Man 15) Diana Xarissa (p. 28) 06/19/25
☑️ 29. Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
🏖️ or where a character eats seafood.
All That Life Can Afford Emily Everett (Callum teaches Anna how to eat an oyster) 06/15/25
☑️ 30. Railay Beach — Thailand
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo
After Life Gayle Forman (Amber has her senior portrait taken) 06/10/25
☑️ 31. Es Cavallet Beach — Spain
🏖️ or where the author’s initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
The First Shot (The Last Mrs. Parrish .5) Liv Constantine 06/15/25
☑️ 32. Sand Harbor Beach — Nevada
🏖️ or a character barbecues.
Worth Fighting For (Meant to Be 5) Jesse Q. Sutanto (p. 75) 06/21/25
☑️ 33. Cape Cod National Seashore — Massachusetts
🏖️ or with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
People of Darkness (Leaphorn and Chee 4) Tony Hillerman (Pub. 1988) 06/14/25
☑️ 34. Pampelonne Beach — France
🏖️ Read a book set in France
The Artist and the Feast Lucy Steeds 06/04/25
☑️ 35. The Hamptons — New York
🏖️ or set in a charming town (Your interpretation). - South Cove
Mission to Murder (Tourist Trap 2) Lynn Cahoon 06/17/25
☑️ 36. Bondi Beach — Australia
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive
Murder on Wheels (Tourist Trap 6) Lynn Cahoon (Jill takes several drives) 06/23/25
☑️ 37. Outer Banks — North Carolina
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother
Between Shades of Gray Ruta Sepetys (Joanas) 06/07/25
☑️ 38. Sand Beach — Maine
🏖️ or set in Maine
Easter Bunny Murder (Lucy Stone 19) Leslie Meier 06/20/25
☑️ 39. Spiaggia di Sansone — Italy
🏖️ or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA (Alaska)
A Cold Day for Murder (Kate Shugak 1) Dana Stabenow 07/02/25
☑️ 40. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
🏖️ Read a book located in a village
If the Shoe Kills (Tourist Trap 3) Lynn Cahoon (South Cove) 06/18/25
☑️ 41. Huntington Beach — California
🏖️ or where the author’s initials can be found in SURF CITY.
Shockaholic Carrie Fisher 07/04/25
☑️ 42 Condado Beach — Puerto Rico
🏖️ or where a character enjoys the nightlife
Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly Anthony Bourdain (he and his co-workers partied all night after work) 06/20/25
☑️ 43. Driftwood Beach — Georgia
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series
Memories and Murder (Tourist Trap 10) Lynn Cahoon 07/04/25
☑️ 44. Anakena Beach — Chile
🏖️ or tagged mystery
Killer Run (Tourist Trap 5) Lynn Cahoon 06/20/25
☑️ 45. Cannon Beach — Oregon
🏖️ or with a character who is a photographer
The Love Lyric (Greene Sisters 3) Kristina Forest (p. 287) 06/25/25
☑️ 46. Cape May — New Jersey
🏖️or where a character runs a B & B
Dressed to Kill (Tourist Trap 4) Lynn Cahoon (Bill and Mary run the local B & B) 06/19/25
☑️ 47. Harbour Cliff Beach — England
🏖️ or where the author’s initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
Paper Wife Laila Ibrahim 06/14/25
☑️ 48. Manuel Antonio Beach — Costa Rica
🏖️ or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Santa Puppy (Tourist Trap 5.5) Lynn Cahoon (p. 52 “. . . not my circus, not my monkeys . . .”) 06/20/25
☑️ 49. Perissa Beach — Greek Islands
🏖️or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
The Rabbit Factor (The Rabbit 1) Antti Tuomainen (Finland) 06/22/25
☑️ 50. Pfeiffer Beach — California
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title &
or that is a first in a series.
Zonked in the Zucchinis (Lovely Lethal Gardens 1 Rewind) Dale Mayer 06/04/25
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50 Best Beaches
Duration: June 1, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Read: 50/50
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.
A Blink of Time Katie Winters 6/28/25
2. Laucala Island
🏖️ a book with a character who likes their privacy.
Other People’s Summers Sarah Morgan 6/15/25
3. Siesta Beach
🏖️ Read a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
The Forbidden Sawyer Bennett 6/16/25
4. Banana Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a person is hidden.
The Last Widow Karin Slaughter 6/10/25
5. Fire Island
🏖️ Read a book set on an island.
Traitor in the Scottish Isles Paige Edwards 6/13/25
6. Bora Bora
🏖️ Read a book where a person stays at a resort.
Coming Home for Us Carrie Ann Ryan 6/8/25
7. Trunk Bay
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a park.
The Park of Sunset Dreams Ava Miles 6/7/25
8. Nassau
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover.
The Widow Carla Neggers 7/14/259. Miami Beach
🏖️ Read a book with lovers on the cover.
Left of Forever Tarah DeWitt 6/23/2510. Mission Beach
🏖️ Read a book set in California.
Seaside Kisses Stacy Claflin 6/11/25
11. Culebra
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
Cowboy's Secret Baby Clara Pines 6/12/25
12. Pinney's Beach
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a father.
Come Back for Me Corinne Michaels 6/25/25
13. Sanibel Island
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
The Feud Sawyer Bennett 6/6/25
14. Puerto Vallarta
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports.
The One for Me Corinne Michaels 7/24/25
15. Long Bay Beach
🏖️ Read a long book (over 300 pages).
Forever for Us Carrie Ann Ryan 6/15/25
16. Hanalei Bay
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY.
Captivating In Love Bella Andre 6/24/25
17. Pensacola Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout.
Love's Bloom Judith Keim 6/17/25
18. Harrismith Beach
🏖️ Read a book which you enjoyed.
Hooked By Love Katharine E. Hamilton 7/15/25
19. Gulf Shores
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state - Alabama- AND where a character eats shrimp.
The River Runs South Audrey Ingram 6/7/25
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is famous.
Stay Here With Me Carrie Ann Ryan 6/8/25
21. Carmel Beach
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover.
The Love Fix Jill Shalvis 6/29/2522. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
🏖️ Read a big book (over 350 pages).
426 pages Tenderfoot Kristen Ashley 6/22/25 (Avenging Angels #3)
23. Dry Tortugas National Park
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat.
These Summer Storms Sarah MacLean 7/9/25
24. Copacabana Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a bar.
The Guest Cottage Lori Foster 7/12/25
25. Eagle Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character adds sugar to something.
Echo Road Kendra Elliot 7/3/25
26. Seminyak Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character drinks a beer.
Rage Linda Castillo 7/10/25
27. Makena Beach
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southwest state. (California)
Seabreeze Honeymoon Jan Moran 7/15/25
28. Santa Monica Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character eats a snack.
A Book of Murder in Notchey Creek Liz S. Andrews 7/16/25
29. Seven Mile Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character eats seafood.
Summer Rose Katie Winters 6/26/25
30. Railay Beach
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
Dead Against Her Melinda Leigh 7/1/25
31. Es Cavallet Beach
🏖️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
Endless in Love Bella Andre 6/24/25
32. Sand Harbor Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a picnic.
Starting Over in Sedona Lynne M. Spreen 7/20/25
33. Cape Cod National Seashore
🏖️ Read a book with the humbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
2021 Love Blooms Jennifer Faye 6/23/25
34. Pampelonne Beach
🏖️ Read a fifth in a series.
The Bright Spot Jill Shalvis 6/19/25 (Sunrise Cove #5)
35. The Hamptons
🏖️ Read a book set in a charming town.
The Magic of Summer Leeanna Morgan 6/13/25
36. Bondi Beach
🏖️ Read a book with a moon on the cover.
Some Girls Bite Chloe Neill 7/12/2537. Outer Banks
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother AND set on the East coast of the United States (Massachusetts).
Look on the Bright Side Kristan Higgins 6/18/25
38. Sand Beach
🏖️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ACADIA.
Key Lime Garden Inn Annie Cabot 7/6/25
39. Spiaggia di Sansone
🏖️ Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA.
Azalea Lake Pecan Pie for Breakfast Susan Schild 7/8/25
40. Reynisfjara Beach
🏖️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
Beyond the Thistles Samantha Young 7/19/25
41. Huntington Beach
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SURF CITY.
Finding the Road to Us Carrie Ann Ryan 6/9/25
42. Condado Beach
🏖️ Read a book tagged historical or history.
American Sky Carolyn Dasher 7/5/25
43. Driftwood Beach
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
Seabreeze Gala Jan Moran 7/17/25 (Summer Beach #10)
44. Anakena Beach
🏖️ Read a book tagged mystery.
Catch Her Death Melinda Leigh 7/2/25
45. Cannon Beach
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a photographer.
Desolation Mountain William Kent Krueger 6/27/25
46. Cape May
🏖️ Read a book with the word Cape in the title.
Cape Cod Kisses Bella Andre 7/13/2025
47. Harbour Cliff Beach
🏖️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
Moments for You Carrie Ann Ryan 6/12/25
48. Manuel Antonio Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes hiking.
The Lost Book of First Loves RaeAnne Thayne 6/17/25
49. Perissa Beach
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty.
Lie To Her Melinda Leigh 7/1/25
50. Pfeiffer Beach
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title.
June Kisses Mari Carr 6/9/25
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Delish compiled a list of the 50 best beaches in the world to put on your bucket list
50 Best Beaches
Duration:
Level 1: (15 beaches) - 06/01/2025 -11/30/2025
Level 2: (35 beaches) - 06/01/2025- 05/31/2026
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Each beach can be done once.
TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
Located on Oahu's northeastern shore, Lanikai Beach is one of Hawaii's best beaches. Due to its offshore coral reef, the water is super calm throughout the year, making it ideal for swimming and snorkeling, as well as sailing and windsurfing.
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
This breathtaking private island is the stuff of travel dreams. From rainforest walking tours to horseback riding right on the beach, there are endless activities to thrill you or chill you out. You'll feel like you've discovered an untouched part of the Earth on your visit here.
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy or where a character goes horesback riding.
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
Located on Florida's Siesta Key, near downtown Sarasota, this stunning strand regularly tops "best of" lists due to its soft white-quartz sand which stays cool even when the temps soar. Siesta also has lifeguard stands and a shaded picnic area, both of which make it great for families.
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
4. Banana Beach — Phuket, Thailand
This hidden beach in Phuket, Thailand is one of the most jaw-dropping destinations you can visit while feeling like you're on a private island. It's secluded, vast, and offers plenty of opportunities to snorkel and swim around in crystal-clear waters.
🏖️ Read a book set in Thailand or with a body of water on the cover or where an object or person is hidden.
5. Fire Island — New York
One of the best beaches in New York is the famed Fire Island. Known for being a great summer getaway for beachgoers in the LGBTQ+ community, the island has plenty to offer for every type of traveler. The tranquility and natural beauty of Fire Island is also unmatched. Whether you're looking for peace or a party, this beach locale has it all.
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover or set on an island or tagged LGBTQ.
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia
The island of Bora Bora is famous for its jaw-droppingly beautiful beaches like Matira, which has calm azure waters and shallow lagoons. One of the best ways to experience the lagoons is to stay in a resort that offers fabulous over-the-water bungalows that are popular with honeymooners.
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the authors initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
7. Trunk Bay — U.S. Virgin Islands
Widely considered one of the best beaches in the US Virgin Islands, Trunk Bay is the pride of St. John, which was named one of the top Caribbean islands by Travel & Leisure. Located in Virgin Islands National Park, this spectacular strand is known for its azure waters, soft white sands, and 225-yard-long underwater snorkeling trail.
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
8. Nassau — Bahamas
The beaches of Nassau, such as Cable Beach, are definitely a major draw, especially for those who like to snorkel or go scuba diving. Some of the top diving spots include Trinity Cave and the Blue Hole, a deep natural hole with large schools of tropical fish.
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover or where a character goes snorkling or scuba diving or with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
9. Miami Beach — Florida
Work on that golden Miami glow during the day in Lummus Park, which is in the heart of South Beach, then party at night. SoBe's clubs attract world-renowned DJs, and the beaches are full of attractive people, making this a hub for both nightlife lovers and beachgoers.
🏖️ Read a book where a charcter goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ or a book with lovers on the cover.
10. Mission Beach — California
If it's a family-friendly vacation you're looking for, consider San Diego's Mission Beach. It has miles of lifeguard-patrolled beaches, and the waters are calm, so they're perfect for beginner swimmers. On cloudy days, there are tons of other attractions nearby to keep the kids occupied, such as the San Diego Zoo.
🏖️ Read a book set in California or a character who is a beginner at something or where a character goes to a zoo.
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
This tiny island, 17 miles off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, doesn't have high-rise resorts or fancy restaurants. But it does have a low-key vibe, empty beaches and some incredible snorkeling on the beaches in Luis Peña Channel Natural Reserve. Keep an eye out for stingrays and sea turtles.
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant or where the authors initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
Did you know that Alexander Hamilton was born on Nevis? This little-known island has a small museum dedicated to the founding father. It also has plenty of gorgeous strands, including 4-mile-long Pinney's, with just a sprinkling of local businesses, including Sunshine's beach bar, where everyone ends up at some point.
🏖️ Read a book about Alexander Hamilton or a character who is a father or a 4th in a series.
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
Sanibel Island is a low-key spot on Florida's west coast that's known for its abundance of seashells. People come from all over to do the "Sanibel stoop," which is what island dwellers call combing the beaches for one-of-a-kind seaglass finds.
🏖️ Read a book with the word seashell in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with a beach on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in SANIBEL.
14. Puerto Vallarta — Mexico
This Mexican resort town appeals to everyone from couples to spring breakers. They all appreciate that Puerto Vallarta's many bars and clubs are always lively. There are also plenty of water sports, including banana boat rides and parasailing.
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
15. Long Bay Beach — Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos is known for its world-class fishing. The waters surrounding the island chain are filled with blue marlins, making this a great year-round fishing spot. Long Bay can have rough surf at times, but this also makes it a great place for kiteboarding!
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes fishing or where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING (Three words) or a long book (over 300 pages).
16. Hanalei Bay — Hawaii
Hawaii has some of the world's most photographed beaches, many of which are popular with surfers. In fact, some of the top surfers in the world are from Kauai, and Hanalei Bay ha some of the best conditions — the surf is consistent, and there are waves for all levels.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the authors initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
17. Pensacola Beach — Florida
Choosing the best beach to visit in Florida may seem like a task, but Pensacola is one of the more affordable towns in the state, and award-winning Pensacola Beach is a quick 20-minute jaunt from the city center. There are also local hangouts to grab lunch nearby.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the authors initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
18. Harrismith Beach — Barbados
This hidden gem of a beach on the island of Barbados is the perfect place for a secluded day of rest and relaxation. To get to it, you must descend a flight of stone steps that have been carved into a cliff overlooking the sea. Once you arrive, you'll enjoy pure seclusion.
🏖️ Read a book where a character relaxes or with steps on the cover or a book which you enjoy.
19. Gulf Shores — Alabama
In addition to gorgeous white-sand beaches, Gulf Shores hosts numerous events throughout the year, including the Hangout Music Festival and an annual National Shrimp Festival, so there's plenty to do apart from working on your tan.
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state or where a character eats shrimp or where a character sunbathes.
20. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Bermuda
The island of Bermuda is famous for its pink-sand beaches, and one of the most spectacular is Horseshoe Bay, located on the south shore. Expect bathtub-warm turquoise water and pink-hued sand at this crescent-shaped beauty.
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
21. Carmel Beach — California
Crescent-shaped Carmel Beach in Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of California's most beautiful beaches. Dogs are allowed off-leash, there's beach volleyball, and there are even wood-burning fire pits, where you can have cheese and wine as you settle in to watch the sunset.
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
22. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach — Hawaii
Located on the Big Island, Punalu'u is the most famous of Hawaii's black-sand beaches. In addition to a long, wide stretch of dark-hued sand dotted with volcanic rocks, you can often see endangered green and hawksbill turtles sunning themselves.
🏖️ Read a book set in a country with a volcano or with a black cover or a big book (over 350 pages).
23. Dry Tortugas National Park — Florida
Located off the coast of Key West is Dry Tortugas National Park, a small island that's home to miles of untouched beaches (it's only accessible by boat or water plane). At this remote spot, you'll find some of South Florida's best snorkeling.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat or where a character forgets their keys or a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
24. Copacabana Beach — Brazil
Rio de Janeiro has several popular beaches, including Ipanema Beach, but the most famous of all is Copacabana Beach. Catch some rays, play a few games of beach volleyball, check out the sand sculptures, and sip a chopp (draft beer) at one of the many beach bars.
🏖️ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or where the auhors initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
25 Eagle Beach — Aruba
One of Aruba's best beaches, Eagle Beach is known for its sugar-soft white sand. When you feel like being active, you can go kayaking or try stand-up paddle boarding. It's less built-up than neighboring Palm Beach, which is only a quick taxi ride away if you are craving a little more action.
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover or where a character adds sugar to something or where a character takes a taxi.