PHOENIX — Looking for a new book to binge poolside over the long weekend? Here are five books by Arizona-based authors that will have you saying this is "The Summer I Read A Lot of Really Great Books" by the time work rolls around again.

Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds by Allison Brennan

Living in Phoenix, we don't have many beachside vacation opportunities. Still, with this new mystery from New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan, you'll feel like you're right on the sand next to our plucky heroine, solving mysteries.

The story follows risk-averse booklover Mia Crawford, who is being forced to take a long-overdue vacation on a private island. It could just be her chance to become someone new, have a summer fling, and explore her luxurious surroundings. Or, she can curl up on the

See Full Page