Spotted: Reading on the Beach

One day while on vacation, my husband and I walked 100 blocks on the beach. Of course I spent half the time trying to see what people are reading. Here's what I found.

The number one book people were reading was Grey

The number one author was James Patterson

I saw several other authors: Jennifer Echols, Sarah Dessen, Susan Mallery, Debbie Macomber, JD Robb and Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, Greg Ilse, George R.R. Martin, and Clive Cussler 

Gone Girl and Girl on a Train were also popular

Of course there were a few books I didn't recognize and several e-readers that I couldn't see. Several people read newspapers and magazines as well. Also I didn't count any of the books that I was reading. 

Statistically it seemed to be a mix of beach reads and thrillers. There were clumps of readers or single readers; it seemed a family read together or most likely just the head female of the group. But there were a few men sitting by themselves reading. Readers came in waves, but more often people were tanning, watching their families and friends, or just hanging out. 

I found it fascinating to see what people were reading, especially during vacation. What book(s) did you read on vacation this summer?

Where I Am: On Vacation

This week, I'm on vacation, reading by the ocean and relaxing. Hope that wherever you are, this week is filled with happiness and great books.

Some books I hope to read while I'm there:

Where are  you headed/did you go on vacation this year? 

And more importantly, what did you read?

On Vacation Reading

The beauty of vacation reading is....getting to read whatever you want. I'm currently on vacation (it's the last day), and I decided to ignore all my obligation reading and just read for pure fun. Don't misunderstand me, I'm not saying that obligation reading isn't fun - I really do enjoy it and it also helps me read outside my comfort zone. There's just something about reading what you've been wanting to read, waiting to read, wishing to read.

I took several books I've been excited about since getting at BEA. I told myself I wasn't going to bring any library books - but somehow two escaped into my bag. So far I've read 4 books - the two library books and two ARCs and I'm halfway through ARC number three.

It's relaxing and fun. Sometimes the ARC pressure builds up because while I want to read them, I don't want to read them too early or library books come in and then they're due. It's sort of a vicious cycle. But vacation is my perfect time to read them and I've enjoyed the three books that I've read/am reading while at the beach or just relaxing before bed.

Vacation gives me the freedom to do whatever I want - and I love that it extends to my reading as well.