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Are you looking for a quick read for a day at the beach?  I’ve got the perfect book for you!  The Sand Castle by Rita Mae Brown can be read in one leisurely afternoon.   The story takes place in 1952, and tells about one day in the lives of two sisters, and is narrated by one’s 7 year old daughter.   In a short time, Brown takes the story from lighthearted, to melancholy, to amusing, to bittersweet.  Everyone can find something to relate to in this book, from losing a loved one to cancer to spending a day laughing and arguing with family.

Contributed by Gina Loprinzo