A Day at the Beach (or Somewhere Just as Hot)
Sun, sea, stories—and not a single surprise funeral.
Whether you're camped under an umbrella with sunscreen in your hair, or just trying to channel beach energy from your porch or office, these handpicked summer reads from my translated collection offer charm, wonder, and atmosphere without dragging you into emotional quicksand.
📘 Alexander Dumas – Fairy Tales
Dumas dons the mantle of fable-weaver in this elegant little collection. Expect clever plots, vivid imagery, and a storyteller who clearly enjoys entertaining as much as thrilling. Perfect for sipping something cool and fizzy while you read.
🌊 Alexander Grin – The Waverunner
If summer were a book, it might be this one. Brimming with idealism, sea breezes, and a raucous carnival that could only exist in Grin’s magical, metaphor-drenched world, this novella is a sunbeam in paper form.
💎 Alexander Grin – The Golden Chain
A dreamlike escape into romantic yearning and philosophical delight. This story captures the essence of long summer afternoons: glowing, golden, and suspended between reality and reverie.
🔥 Alexander Kuprin – Crimson Blood
Set in the searing heat of Spain, this story about bullfighting pulses with color, tension, and the strange thrill of the arena. Kuprin’s prose is rich and intense—perfect for a reader who wants a side of adrenaline with their sangria.
✨ All titles available in print, digital, and audiobook formats.
So whether you're chasing waves or avoiding them altogether, bring these along for a summer well read.
Fairy Tales by Alexandre Dumas
The Waverunner by Alexander Grin
The Golden Chain by Alexander Grin
Crimson Blood by Alexander Kuprin