| Summer Reads The concept of the summer "beach read" book goes all the way back to the Victorian era, when advances in transportation made it possible for city people to escape to coastal areas and resort getaways during the summer months. The publishing industry targeted this new category of potential customers by marketing books as "summer reads" ideal for the beach, or the cabin, or the Adirondack chair, or what have you. In fact, this cultural shift sent books in a whole new direction. The novel, previously considered rather vulgar, was now an acceptable pastime for those who could afford such leisure time. Keep the tradition alive and check out these titles |
