Surf and Sand

3 Ways to Make the Most of the Beach Before the Summer Ends

(SPM Wire) The summer isn’t quite over yet, which means there’s still time to enjoy these exciting page turners, podcasts and puzzles on your next trip to the beach:

Fun Fiction

“The Nobodies,” the debut novel of Alanna Schubach, tells the story of two friends who after years of separation, are united in adulthood in a post 9/11 New York City. But these aren’t ordinary friends. The self-conscious Nina and the more assertive Jess have an uncanny ability to swap bodies with a simple touch of their foreheads, and in so doing, entangle themselves in each other’s lives in profound and complicated ways. To order, visit blackstonepublishing.com.

Playful Podcast

If you’ve watched the parade of cult docu series and documentaries that have aired in recent years with fascination, you’ll likely enjoy the line of thought of “Sounds like a Cult.” The co-hosts, writer and linguist Amanda Montell and filmmaker and comedian, Isabela Medina-Maté explore the cultish aspects of everything from fraternities and sororities to the Royal Family. To stream, visit soundslikeacult.com.

Calming Crosswords

There’s no need to work too hard when you’re supposed to be relaxing. Toss “The New York Times Take It Easy Crossword Puzzles: 75 Easy Puzzles” into your beach bag to gently challenge your mind. Visit us.macmillan.com/books to order.