In the northern hemisphere, summer looms. Long hours spent reading on planes, sun loungers, and beaches have spawned a pseudo-genre, commonly called 'beach reads', and we're looking for your recommendations before we all set off on holiday.

Easily digested escapism is the order of the day when you want to relax by the pool. Fast-paced thrillers in exotic locations and tight, character-driven romances are typical, meandering or overwrought epics are less so, but as this is a fairly loosely defined genre, just tell us: what should we read on our summer holidays this year?

And be sure to tell us why! There's a minimum word count of 30 words - but more is encouraged - with 12 prizes of $2 apiece for the best and most detailed submissions. Bonus points for including a third-party picture of the cover.

Task: Tell us the best beach reads or books to read on holiday this year and why

Format: Original writing or video of at least 30 words, with third-party cover images encouraged

How to submit a written entry:

1. Hit the 'submit to this bounty' button just below this description - do not use the reply button unless you just want to comment on the thread, as replies will not be counted as entries!

2. Add a written response and feel free to include images.

How to submit a video entry:

1. Create your video and post it to your connected TikTok, YouTube or Instagram account.

2. In your post description, please tag us! We're on YouTube, on Instagram, and on TikTok. We'd also love it if you included #JustAbout.

3. Hit the 'submit to this bounty' button just below this description - do not use the reply button unless you just want to comment on the thread, as replies will not be counted as entries!

4. Share a link to your post in the box that appears, then expand it so we can view the video on Just About.

How to submit a third-party image:

1. Hit the 'submit to this bounty' button just below this description - do not use the reply button unless you just want to comment on the thread, as replies will not be counted as entries!

2. Add the URL linking to the third-party image you'd like to submit (use the 'copy image link' function), and/or a link to the post on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter (X), to ensure proper credit.

3. Add a few sentences of context or commentary on the image or its creator.

Once the deadline closes, we’ll pick up to 12 submissions, award $2 to each of the winners, and may share them as curated content.

Disclaimer: Geographical and age restrictions apply. Just About reserves the right to extend the bounty's duration. Please see our Terms of Use for more information on how bounties are created and rewarded on Just About. One reward available per member.

1. Take care not to breach copyright. Check our copyright policy before submitting.

2. Remember to link your social accounts before submitting multimedia assets!

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