Beach Week

A taut, terrifying thriller that will greatly amuse anyone who doesn't have children. Beach Week is a must-read for any parent whose teenager wants to go on a senior trip, or even out of the house. -Larry Doyle, author of I Love You, Beth Cooper
Like a rogue ocean wave or a deer through your windshield on a lonely shore road, Beach Week packs a punch. There's hilarious hypocrisy and satire as sharp as a glass shard on the boardwalk-Susan Coll is very funny as she lightly barbeques a suburban summer tradition. Yes, that's vodka in the water bottles, and yes, that's an Ivy League-bound teen in a steamy bathroom clinch: it's time to swap the rose-colored glasses for sunglasses and a pitcher of blue Kool-Aid margaritas. -Helen Simonson, author of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand
Hysterically funny. - Kirkus Reviews

A taut, terrifying thriller that will greatly amuse anyone who doesn't have children. Beach Week is a must-read for any parent whose teenager wants to go on a senior trip, or even out of the house. --Larry Doyle, author of I Love You, Beth Cooper
Like a rogue ocean wave or a deer through your windshield on a lonely shore road, Beach Week packs a punch. There's hilarious hypocrisy and satire as sharp as a glass shard on the boardwalk--Susan Coll is very funny as she lightly barbeques a suburban summer tradition. Yes, that's vodka in the water bottles, and yes, that's an Ivy League-bound teen in a steamy bathroom clinch: it's time to swap the rose-colored glasses for sunglasses and a pitcher of blue Kool-Aid margaritas. --Helen Simonson, author of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand
Hysterically funny. -- Kirkus Reviews
Coll offers a true beach read: no social commentary, all romp. -- Danise Hoover, Booklist

Readers wanting an unflinching look at a marriage in trouble and the tribulations of raising a teenage daughter will enjoy this quick read from the author of Acceptance. --Rebecca Vnuk, Library Journal
It might seem odd to describe a novel that involves barfing in cars, stalking boys and a drunk dad playing beer pong in his underpants as heartwarming, but Beach Week author Susan Coll is a master at finding wisdom in the unexpected . . . The hilarious and witty Beach Week is [a] reminder to parents and children alike to chill. --Lizzie Skurnick, NPR This satirical tale, rife with texting and prescription pills, is a surprisingly authentic rendering of the American teenager--and her guardians, who aren't paying attention. --More.com

A taut, terrifying thriller that will greatly amuse anyone who doesn't have children. Beach Week is a must-read for any parent whose teenager wants to go on a senior trip, or even out of the house. Larry Doyle, author of I Love You, Beth Cooper

Like a rogue ocean wave or a deer through your windshield on a lonely shore road, Beach Week packs a punch. There's hilarious hypocrisy and satire as sharp as a glass shard on the boardwalk--Susan Coll is very funny as she lightly barbeques a suburban summer tradition. Yes, that's vodka in the water bottles, and yes, that's an Ivy League bound teen in a steamy bathroom clinch: it's time to swap the rose-colored glasses for sunglasses and a pitcher of blue Kool-Aid margaritas. Helen Simonson, author of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

Hysterically funny. Kirkus Reviews

Coll offers a true beach read: no social commentary, all romp. Danise Hoover, Booklist

Readers wanting an unflinching look at a marriage in trouble and the tribulations of raising a teenage daughter will enjoy this quick read from the author of Acceptance. Rebecca Vnuk, Library Journal

It might seem odd to describe a novel that involves barfing in cars, stalking boys and a drunk dad playing beer pong in his underpants as heartwarming, but Beach Week author Susan Coll is a master at finding wisdom in the unexpected . . . The hilarious and witty Beach Week is [a] reminder to parents and children alike to chill. Lizzie Skurnick, NPR

This satirical tale, rife with texting and prescription pills, is a surprisingly authentic rendering of the American teenager--and her guardians, who aren't paying attention. More.com

A taut, terrifying thriller that will greatly amuse anyone who doesn't have children. Beach Week is a must-read for any parent whose teenager wants to go on a senior trip, or even out of the house. --Larry Doyle, author of I Love You, Beth Cooper

Like a rogue ocean wave or a deer through your windshield on a lonely shore road, Beach Week packs a punch. There's hilarious hypocrisy and satire as sharp as a glass shard on the boardwalk--Susan Coll is very funny as she lightly barbeques a suburban summer tradition. Yes, that's vodka in the water bottles, and yes, that's an Ivy League-bound teen in a steamy bathroom clinch: it's time to swap the rose-colored glasses for sunglasses and a pitcher of blue Kool-Aid margaritas. --Helen Simonson, author of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

Hysterically funny. --Kirkus Reviews

Coll offers a true beach read: no social commentary, all romp. --Danise Hoover, Booklist

Readers wanting an unflinching look at a marriage in trouble and the tribulations of raising a teenage daughter will enjoy this quick read from the author of Acceptance. --Rebecca Vnuk, Library Journal

It might seem odd to describe a novel that involves barfing in cars, stalking boys and a drunk dad playing beer pong in his underpants as heartwarming, but Beach Week author Susan Coll is a master at finding wisdom in the unexpected . . . The hilarious and witty Beach Week is [a] reminder to parents and children alike to chill. --Lizzie Skurnick, NPR

This satirical tale, rife with texting and prescription pills, is a surprisingly authentic rendering of the American teenager--and her guardians, who aren't paying attention. --More.com

Susan Coll is the author of the novels Acceptance (FSG, 2007), karlmarx.com, and Rockville Pike. A film adaptation of Acceptance, starring Joan Cusack, aired on Lifetime Television in 2009. Coll lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, the writer Steve Coll.