Summer reads: Beach-ready novels

Whether you’re playing hooky and enjoying the beach on a non-crowded weekday, curled up in a hammock on a proper vacation, or holed up in your bedroom because it’s the only air conditioned spot in your apartment, summer is full of moments to lose yourself in a book. Here are five novels that embody the escapism of the season. They’re fluffy, they’re fun and they’re all page turners in different ways, a crucial element for a summer book that has to compete