Choosing books to read on vacation should be one of the fun parts of planning a trip. Yet it is surprisingly easy to turn it into another pre-holiday admin task. Do you pack the chunky novel you have been meaning to read for three years? Download six romances? Bring an educational book about your destination…

Reading on the beach sounds blissful until your paperback becomes gritty, damp and lightly marinated in sun cream. Thankfully, you do not need to choose between enjoying your book and keeping it in one piece. The simplest way to read a book at the beach is to bring a replaceable copy, carry it in a…