Beach Reads - Summer Reading List from O Magazine

Paging Summer! 20 Tantalizing Beach Reads

O, The Oprah Magazine | From the July 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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Looking for a great summer read? We've got 20 titles perfect for beach, bathing, and beyond.

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