Here in the Northeast, summer equals time at the beach. The surf, the sun, the sand, the fresh salty air–what better way to while away the summertime hours? And where there’s a beach, there’s a BEACH READ.

We asked our practitioners what pages they turn as they lounge at the beach. What are their favorite beach reads?

People magazine — Alyssa, owner/manager

Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver, a great lounging lyrical read of intertwining stories, woods, farming, moths, coyotes & lust! — Brogan, mindfulness and meditation teacher, integrative therapist, yoga teacher, Reiki master

The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho — Chelsea, licensed acupuncturist and Reiki therapist

Minday Kaling’s book of essays — Jean, massage therapist

Harry Potter series — Kylie, reception manager

Boku no Hero Academia and Shokugeki no Souma series — Sean, assistant