Coastal Horizons... books, beaches, and backroad adventures

Little Whale Cove June 2026 We rarely see hot temps on the coast, but the above photo was taken on June 14th when we hit 80 degrees. We grab...

  The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden Fiction 2024 Finished on June 28, 2026 Rating: 4/5 (Very Good) Booker Prize Nominee for Shortlist (20...

  Upgrade by Blake Crouch Fiction 2022 Finished on June 22, 2026 Rating: 4/5 (Very Good) Publisher's Blurb: At first, Logan Ramsay isn’...

  Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth Fiction Narrated by Hannah Fredericksen and Jenny Seedsman 2025 Finished on June 15, 2026 Rating: 4.5/5 (Exce...

  Long Bright River by Liz Moore Fiction 2020 Finished on June 14, 2026 Rating: 4.5/5 (Very Good) Publisher's Blurb: Two sisters travel...

  The House of Special Purpose by John Boyne Fiction 2009 Finished on June 5, 2026 Rating: 4/5 (Very Good) Publisher's Blurb: From the ...

Port Townsend, Washington May 2026 What a fun month! We celebrated my husband's 74th birthday, and my mom's 93rd. No photos, but we ...

  It's that time of year again! I love this annual reading challenge. It helps me stay focused on the books that are on my shelves, some...

  Clear by Carys Davies Fiction 2024 Finished on May 20, 2026 Rating: 3.5/5 (Good) Publisher's Blurb: 1843. On a remote Scottish island...

Heart the Lover by Lily King Casey Peabody #2 Fiction 2025 Finished on May 17, 2026 Rating: 4/5 (Very Good) Publisher's Blurb: You knew...

  The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett Fiction 2025 Narrated by Mark Bramhall Finished on May 13, 2026 Rating: 4/5 (Very Good) Publi...

  Wreck by Catherine Newman Fiction 2025 Finished on May 12, 2026 Rating: 4/5 (Very Good) Publisher's Blurb: The acclaimed bestselling ...