Bedside Reading

From secrets and friendships… to nature’s wild beauty… to a romance written in the stars ✨📚 This week’s Bedside Reading picks are here. A Dangerous Friendship by @robinmerletpg City Nature by @marthanaturephotography Twinkle of Doubt by @patricialeavy . . . #bedsidereading #adangerousfriendship #robinmerle #citynature #martharetallick #twinkleofdoubt #patricialeavy #bookreels #bookrecommendation #mustread #readinglist #bookcommunity #amreading #booklovers #weeklyreads #literaryescape

In my PJs on a Friday night. Boy do I have lots of company @thebenjaminhotel @sonestahotels spending the weekend “solo”. Rick is in Austin TX, playing Padel and Tennis. I’m here for deep reading! Thank you for your amazing hospitality and for keeping our @bedsidereading library in great hands (and nightstands!) loving our talented authors! @patricialeavy @robinmerletpg @angelaterryauthor @paulasworld1 @shewritespress @dr.dawn_petvet @jdbarker_author @emmanancycline @randomhouse @wisedogjimmiart @marycurranhackett @williammorrowbooks @lawrencerobertarmstrong

Here’s what they’re reading at @kimptonmarlowehotel , and it’s a thoughtful blend of voice, vision, and nature. 📘 The Permission Mission: Reclaiming the Power to Trust Your Own Voice by @1stladyofsales A powerful guide to confidence, leadership, and learning to trust yourself fully. 🌿 City Nature by @marthanaturephotography A beautifully observant collection of stories celebrating the wild, witty, and unexpected sides of nature. Two books. Two perspectives. One inspiring stay in Cambridge. . . . #bedsidereading #kimptonmarlowe #cambridgema #hotelreads #readinglist #travelandbooks #luxuryhotels #citynature #thepermissionmission #drcindymcgovern #martharetallick

🔥 Limited time ebook sale! Butterfly Games by @kellyscarboroughwrites is just $0.99 from May 20–27 at all major outlets. Grab it while it lasts! /Butterfly-Games-Novel-Kelly-Scarborough-ebook/dp/B0FBLZMQHH/ . . . #bedsidereading #butterflygames #kellyscarborough #ebooksale #99centsale #limitedtimeoffer #bookdeal #mustread #historicalfiction #romancebooks #bookrecommendation #kindledeals #ebooks #digitalreading #booklover #readinglist #bargainbooks

Featured in Los Angeles Wire How Kimbra Drake Turned the Norwegian Coast Into a Story About Belonging By: Melissa Grant Some novels pull readers in through plot. Others through character. Where the Heart Meets the Sea does something quieter and more lasting. It invites readers into a place, then asks them to stay long enough to feel changed by it. Set on the remote Norwegian islands of Lyngør, Kimbra Drake’s novel unfolds against a landscape that feels alive in every sense of the word. White wooden cottages cling to the shoreline. Seals surface in cold blue water. Heather carpets the rocks. Boats carry the weight of history as much as people. But the setting is not just a backdrop. It is the emotional engine of the story. For Kimbra, Lyngør was never an abstract idea. It was personal. After spending summers there and countless hours boating through the southern Norwegian archipelago, she learned firsthand that the sea demands respect. That reality shaped the novel in subtle but powerful ways. Read the full story: /how-kimbra-drake-turned-the-norwegian-coast-into-a-story-about-belonging/ More press coverage here: /author-press-coverage.html @kimberly_engebrigtsen . . . #bedsidereading #losangeleswire #kimbradrake #wheretheheartmeetsthesea #bookfeature #norwegiansetting #seastories

Unexpected heartbreak. New beginnings. And a catering business no one saw coming. Last Bite: A Novel by @amypeele serves up the perfect mix of humor, heart, romance, and second chances as Angie Sortino rebuilds her life one unforgettable meal at a time. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Chicago’s food scene and the energy of Cubs baseball, this feel-good novel is packed with family bonds, hilarious moments, and the reminder that it’s never too late to rediscover yourself. Perfect for readers who love heartfelt romantic comedies with a delicious twist. . . . #bedsidereading #lastbite #amyspeele #romanticcomedy #womensfiction #beachread #bookrecommendation #chicagobooks #feelgoodfiction #mustreadbooks

Congratulations @acqualinaresort on your 20th Anniversary. We are so proud of our partnership. A wonderful resort is created by amazing people and teams that truly care!! We look forward to the next 20!!!

Not everything unforgettable happens on the beach. 📚✨ Sometimes it’s found bedside and poolside at Andaz Miami Beach. @andazmiamibeach . . . #bedsidereading #andazmiamibeach #miamibeach #luxuryhotel #readingtime #travelreading #hotelexperience #luxurylifestyle #booksandtravel #vacationreading #boutiquehotel #mindfultravel #booklovers #readingretreat

Welcome to Bedside Reading, Francesca Cocchi, author of Have a Great Summer Set against a vibrant Jersey Shore backdrop and bursting with summertime romance, hometown nostalgia, smart humor, female friendship, and millennial angst, journalist Francesca Cocchi’s dual-timeline teenage-crush-to-adult-lovers debut is the perfect beach read for fans of Annabel Monaghan, Carley Fortune, and Emily Henry. If time is supposed to heal all wounds, Lina Mariano’s broken teenage heart never quite got the message—but 15 sunny, sandy, angsty Jersey Shore summers later, she finds herself unexpectedly facing her old crush, getting a new perspective—and maybe even a hopeful glimpse of the future . . . Releasing May 26, 2026. Available for pre-order: /Have-Great-Summer-Francesca-Cocchi/dp/1496760786 @francescaa_nicolee @kensingtonbooks . . . #bedsidereading #haveagreatsummer #francescacocchi #beachreads #summertale #romancebooks #millennialreads #femalefriendship #summervibes #youngadultromance #adultromance #comingofage #beachread #summerlove

Here’s what they’re reading at @dawnranch , and these titles are as inspiring as the scenery. 🌿📖 📘 We Are as Gods: A Survival Guide for the Age of Abundance by @peterdiamandis & @stevenkotler A thought-provoking exploration of innovation, technology, and the future ahead. 🌱 City Nature by @marthanaturephotography A beautifully observant collection of stories celebrating plants, birds, gardening, and the magic found in everyday nature. The perfect pairing for a peaceful escape surrounded by redwoods, fresh air, and quiet moments. . . . #bedsidereading #dawnranch #guernevilleca #hotelreads #natureandbooks #travelandbooks #luxurytravel #readingretreat #citynature #weareasgods #martharetallick #peterhdiamandis #stevenkotler

Memorial Day Weekend in the Hamptons just got its literary moment ✨📚 Bedside Reading is featured in James Lane Post, unveiling its “Poolside Page-Turners” collection for the season—marking 9 years of bringing curated books straight to luxury hotel guests across the East End. From suspense and romance to soul-stirring storytelling, this year’s lineup is made for slow poolside afternoons and unforgettable escapes. 📖 A Dangerous Friendship by @robinmerletpg 📖 Blood Rivalry by @authorpaulattaway 📖 Butterfly Games by @kellyscarboroughwrites 📖 Chasing the American Dream by Lorelei Brush 📖 City Nature by @marthanaturephotography 📖 Dear Missing Friend by @susan_mcguirk 📖 Have a Great Summer by @francescaa_nicolee 📖 Sacred Crossroads by @mitchrussotravels 📖 Where the Heart Meets the Sea by @kimberly_engebrigtsen New this season: expansion to Canoe Place Inn & Cottages alongside returning favorite Baker House 1650 and other premier Hamptons properties. Because the right book in the right place can change everything. /hamptons-event-calendar/bedside-reading-unveils-poolside-page-turners-for-memorial-day-weekend-in-the-hamptons @bakerhouse1650 @journeyeasthampton @millhouseinnny @themaidstonehotel @canoeplace @beachcombermtk @marrammontauk @1708house @capri_southampton @southampton_inn @hotelmoraine . . . #bedsidereading #poolsidepageturners #jameslanepost #hamptons #memorialdayweekend #robinmerle #paulattaway #kellyscarborough #loreleibrush #martharetallick #susanmcguirk #francescacocchi #mitchrusso #kimbradrake

📖 First Line Friday... Memory. Devotion. And a world quietly holding its secrets. “On a quiet street, far from the city's busyness, stood a little house with two graceful arched windows and a solid green door, often adorned with a wreath for the season.” If that line doesn’t make you feel like you’ve just stepped into a storybook you can’t escape, you might already be living inside one… 🌿 The Shopkeeper’s Daughter by @valerienifora . . . #bedsidereading #firstlinefriday #historicalfiction #romancebooks #theliteraryescape #theshopkeepersdaughter #valerienifora