I've come across several lists of the best summer beach reads, and none of them have much diversity. So here are a few of my recommendations:
A Day Late and a Dollar Short by Terry McMillan - An enthralling story told from several different perspectives about a black family coping with divorce, health challenges and other everyday problems.
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz - Like Macmillan's book, this story about a nerdy Dominican-American fanboy is told in the voices of different characters.
Rock Star by Jackie Collins - The late, great Collins was the queen of the juicy summer beach read. The diverse cast of characters in this page-turner features a Teddy Pendergrass-type soul singer and a young Mariah Carey-esque pop diva.
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