Daisy's Beach Reads: Heatwave Crimewave

Daisy's Beach Reads: Heatwave Crimewave

From You're Booked by Daisy Buchanan

July 14, 2025 · 8 min · Season 17 · Episode 192

About this episode

Daisy curates a selection of thrilling crime-related beach reads for summer.

We're doing something a little different this summer. For the next few weeks Daisy will be curating a selection of the perfect beach reads, designed to delightfully compliment your summer getaway. As well as some tips to help you ease into a reading habit, if you've had some time away, each week there'll be a themed collection of wondrous books. This week's selection involves a collection of thrilling, gripping crime-related greats. Books that will have you on the edge of your seat, or possibly your sun lounger. Find out more about Daisy's upcoming live events at her Creative Confidence Clinic. BOOKS Lauren Groff - The Vaster Wilds Laurie Colwin - Happy All the Time Julia Raeside - Don't Make Me Laugh Kate Weston - How To Make a Killing Patricia Highsmith - Strangers on a Train Elizabeth Bowen - The Heat of the Day Caroline Corcoran - Tiny Daggers Daisy Buchanan - Read Yourself Happy Daisy Buchanan - Pity Party Marian Keyes - Rachel's Holiday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Daisy Buchanan

Topics covered

  • beach reads
  • crime fiction
  • summer reading
  • book recommendations
  • reading habits

Keywords

  • beach reads
  • crime novels
  • summer books
  • reading tips
  • Daisy Buchanan

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Vaster Wilds, Happy All the Time, Don't Make Me Laugh, How To Make a Killing, Strangers on a Train, The Heat of the Day, Tiny Daggers, Read Yourself Happy, Pity Party, Rachel's Holiday

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