Beach Reads for Brilliant Minds

Picture this. It's summer. You're on a plane. Or perhaps you've already landed at your destination and you're about to get comfortable on a beach towel or a chaise. What's missing here, aside from a chilled glass of rosé or a refreshing cocktail? For us, it's a great book--preferably something not too heavy but not too saccharine either. We asked our avid readers at The What to share their list of Welterweight fiction, a term we coined to describe well-written works with a sense of intrigue and place--an escape from the daily grind that stimulates your mind but doesn't leave your hopes dashed or have you feeling guilty for enjoying a little fun in the sun. Beach Reads for Brilliant Minds is a list in progress. We welcome your input and will be updating all summer long. If you have recommendations that fit the bill, please email what@thewhatlist and let us know.We purposefully made our list visual for brevity's sake (and because we hate spoilers) but please click on the images to learn more ...

LET THE DIVER'S CLOTHES LIE EMPTY by Vendela Vida