This summer, may we suggest switching your phone to airplane mode and getting lost in a book? It would be a good idea to curl up in your favorite chair with a book on the beach. Here are four brand new beach reads brimming with sunshine, sand, romance and secret.

Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristan Higgins

Kristan Higgins shares a real-life tale of an empty-nester who undergoes significant life changes. As a nurse, she has always prioritized the needs of others. However, when her son leaves for college at the same time as her husband leaves her, life presents the perfect opportunity for her to rediscover herself.

The Sea is Salt and so Am I by Cassandra Hartt

Cassandra Hartt’s first young adult novel is a moving story set on the coast of Maine. The fictional town is slowly being swallowed by the ocean, and the book explores the challenges faced by adolescents while growing up. Told from various perspectives, this touching tale is a must-read for anyone seeking a beautifully written story.

Dog Friendly by Victoria Schade

Attention all animal lovers! Victoria Schade, a renowned dog trainer and author, has just released her latest novel. It tells the story of Morgan Pearce, a hardworking veterinarian who takes a break on Nantucket Island to recharge and care for a client's dog. Little does she know, a surprising romance awaits her.

The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel

This thrilling novel, now in paperback, tells the story of a woman who is kidnapped and left alone to survive in the wilderness of Eastern Europe during World War IL. Unexpectedly, she becomes the guide for a group of Jewish refugees who fled Nazi Germany and must learn to survive in the forest. A must-read page-turner.

Every day you have so much to read-official documents, friends' emails, textbooks, newspapers, and your favorite articles and an endless list. 【小题1】 Certainly yes.

【小题2】If you are attempting an exam where you have to comprehend the given paragraphs and answer questions in a limited time then you should know techniques of reading faster. 【小题3】 Yet, another technique for faster reading is skimming-you can use this for reading long emails or articles to get the main idea but obviously, you cannot use this while comprehending the given paragraphs in an exam. However, if you are reading for personal growth then it is not the number of books you have read but how much you have extracted（摘录）out of your readings【小题4】.

【小题5】If you are reading a textbook then keep a notepad and a pen ready to keep jotting（匆匆记下）all the main points. If you think that you will make notes on second reading then remember: there is no time for a second reading.