Time to hit the beach

and let the waves sooth your soul as you read away the day. While you’re putting together your reading list (check out some recommendations here), don’t forget your gear!

Here are some smart recommendations for your summer beach reading pleasure.

Is this list exhaustive? Not in the least.

Other items you might want to make sure you have include a good sun hat, a rash guard (those long sleeve swim shirts), an umbrella, a beach safe. Remember when you are planning a day in the sun to hydrate properly.

• Waterproof case for your ereader/tablet
  We want happy reading, not water damaged devices.
• Sunglass readers
  When you hit a certain age, the eyes aren’t as flexible anymore. No harm in needing a little assistance with the up-close focusing. But you also want to keep your eyes shaded.
• Oversized sand-fee Turkish beach towel
  We all know sand will get everywhere, but it helps when the towel doesn’t hold onto sand and redeposit it on your person.
• Or maybe what you really need is a super-sized, sand proof beach blanket
• Foldable beach lounge support
  Don’t forget the back support while you’re sitting and reading.
• Blue Lizard sunscreen from Australia
  the Aussies don’t play when it comes to sun protection, this is also a reef-safe sunscreen, so you won’t harm any local coral.
• Mom’s beach secret, baby powder, to help wipe away the sand.
• A nice big tote bag to carry it in, or if you’re carrying it all, you might consider a beach wagon.