beach rad 2010

It's that time again.... the graduations, the ice cream socials, the beach bag and sand chair. Although the official kick-off for Summer Reading is still a week away, you might want to get a head start on organizing your reading list.

The NPR's summer books lists never fails to inspire.

Library Journal is way ahead of the game with their Summer Women's Fiction and Summer Men's Fiction.

Want to be entertained? Entertainment Weekly's 18 Great Beach Reads will likely do the trick.

From the insiders of the trade:

Here is Summer Books Buzz from HarperCollins. A terrific list. Muffy's pick for historical fiction : A Fierce Radiance by Lauren Belfer.

Spending some time in the car? Have your listened to all of the Washington Post's Top Audio Books of 2009? You might also check out the nominees of the 2010 Audie Awards for the best audio books.

If you are not above a bit of literary voyeurism, you might find Summer Share highly entertaining where 8 writers (among them Elizabeth Gilbert and Dave Eggers) tell us what they serendipitously found and read on their summer vacation, from a bed-and-breakfast in Mexico to a small shack on the island of Crete.

What a great idea it is to put some of your favorites in the guest room for your friends and family this summer. It will guarantee good discussions at the breakfast table.

Enjoy the long days in the sun (I am hoping).