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    Home » Book Club

    July Bookclub: The Vacationers

    Jul 2, 2014 ·

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    Now that summer is in full swing, it’s the perfect time to grab your big floppy hat and an ice cold glass of lemonade as you lounge under the sun with our newest book club pick - The Vacationers by Emma Straub. When considering how I was going to describe this book, the phrase “perfect beach read” came to mind. But then I stopped to wonder, “What exactly makes a book a ‘beach read’?” I’ve decided some requirements include: light, breezy language that doesn’t require you to do too much deep thinking (basically, the opposite of Shakespeare); an engrossing plot that takes you away from your current situation and places you right in the story along with the vibrant characters; picturesque descriptions of settings; and bit of humor for good measure. Based on this definition, I am confident in saying that The Vacationers is the ultimate beach read!

    July Bookclub The Vacationers by Emma Straub

    The novel follows the Posts and their friends on their summer vacation to Mallorca where family drama escalates immediately. All members are going through changes, and readers will find themselves developing empathy, frustration, joy, heartbreak, and deep affection for the seemingly real life characters. My favorite line from the book jacket states, “The Vacationers is irresistibly funny and enchantingly warm as it shows us the wonderful, messy truth about family, friendship, and love.” What more can I say? Grab yourself a copy and join us in reading The Vacationers. You’ll be left with a smile on your face and hopefully a bit of a tan!

    July Bookclub The Vacationers by Emma Straub

    Stay tuned for our beach inspired book club meeting in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime, what is your definition of the perfect beach read?

    July Book Club Selection:
    The Vacationers by Emma Straub

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    Hardcover / Paperback / Kindle / iTunes

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    1. Melody says

      July 02, 2014 at 11:13 am

      Can't wait for this one! Purchasing on my iPad pronto... xo

    2. Lauren Cash, MA (@breathenourish) says

      July 02, 2014 at 11:51 am

      Ooh, I love it, especially figuring out the classification of a good beach read. I've pondered that myself before and you nailed it! I'll have to grab this for my release from stressful and busy summer school schedule.

      • Amy Dempsey says

        July 04, 2014 at 1:31 am

        It's a quick read; the perfect escape from stress and school!

    3. Laura Clark says

      July 17, 2014 at 10:59 pm

      Got started and can't wait to keep reading this one!

      • Leah Bergman says

        July 18, 2014 at 9:11 am

        It such a breezy fast and fun read! I'm not quite finished with it either but I am hoping to finish this week on vacation. Make sure you join in the discussion at the end of the month! 😉

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