Beaches: A Novel

Name: Beaches: A Novel
Price: 4.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (822 reviews)
Author: Iris R. Dart

by Iris R. Dart

Contemporary Fiction Memoir

4.4 (822)

4.4 stars from 822 reviews. Top 92% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: May 14, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love stories about female friendships that feel as real as your own relationships, where the bond between two women is the true centre of the narrative.
You appreciate character-driven fiction that spans decades and shows how people genuinely change whilst staying fundamentally themselves.
You want a book that balances warmth and humour with real emotional weight, the kind you'll want to reread and recommend to your closest friends.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer plot-driven narratives with high stakes and dramatic twists rather than intimate character studies.
You're looking for a light, breezy read—this book asks you to sit with complicated feelings and stays with you long after you finish.
You need stories with clear resolutions for every thread; this one mirrors real life, where some things remain messy or unresolved.

About this book

Beaches follows two women whose friendship spans thirty years. Cee Cee Bloom, outspoken and ambitious, pursues a career in Hollywood, while Bertie White, reserved and traditional, seeks marriage and family. Their paths first cross in Atlantic City in 1951. Maintaining their connection through letters, they reunite periodically over the decades, often meeting near the ocean. As Cee Cee and Bertie move from adolescence into adulthood, they navigate divergent life trajectories. Their experiences include marriage, motherhood, professional success, and personal loss. The novel traces how their bond endures through these transformations, examining both the joys and difficulties that shape their relationship over time.

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$1.99 – $14.99

Currently on sale at $4.99 — 67% off peak. Price has dropped 16 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 136 days. Typically stays discounted for 36 days.

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Currently around #64K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 30% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 822 reviews

Gaining approximately 5 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

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