beach read

American  

[beech reed] / ˈbitʃ ˌrid /

noun

1. a book, usually fiction, that one might enjoy during a vacation or a day at the beach because it is engaging, entertaining, and easy to read.

   We rarely share our beach reads up at the lake house—as a rule, mine are romances and hers are detective stories.

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Etymology

Origin of beach read

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Henry has four other adaptations in the works: “Beach Read,” “Book Lovers,” “Happy Place” and “Funny Story.”

From The Wall Street Journal

This interview contains spoilers for "People We Meet on Vacation" and "Beach Read."

From Salon

It’s funny because a similar thing happened with my previous book, “Beach Read.”

From Salon

So, with “Beach Read,” I didn’t care about changing the ending, because January at that point in her life doesn’t care whether she’s married.

From Salon

You also have several more adaptations in the works, including “Beach Read,” “Book Lovers,” “Happy Place,” and “Funny Story.”

From Salon