From swooping seagulls to frolicking dolphins, the familiar sights and sounds of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware are captured in this charming book, which children will beg to read again and again. The delightful rhyming text is complemented by amusing illustrations of children on the kiddie rides, sipping snow cones, examining jellyfish, and even reluctantly taking a nap. The book opens with “A is for arcade,” which depicts a little boy gleefully whacking moles as tickets spew from the machine. Each page features a different letter of the alphabet and highlights a favorite feature of summer in Rehoboth. Children will identify with such familiar scenes as choosing taffy in a candy store, packing for a day at the beach, building a sandcastle, and watching the family umbrella spin down the beach, chased by a frantic dad. The brightly colored drawings are intentionally inclusive, so African-American, Asian, and disabled children, as well as children of same-sex parents, will all see themselves taking part in the fun. A Rehoboth ABC is geared for children ages 2-8, but could easily be enjoyed by both younger and older children, as well as their parents and grandparents. Residents and vacationers alike will want to make this part of their home library, to enjoy any time a burst of summer happiness is desired.

A Rehoboth ABC

Children's Books

Sakaduski, Nancy

Literature & Fiction

Cat & Mouse Press

How do you know you're in Rehoboth Beach? The dogs are smaller than the martinis, you won't get ketchup with those fries, and happy hour starts at 9am. These and more idiosyncrasies of Rehoboth are captured in Seth Pala's comical illustrations and Nancy Sakaduski's amusing text. Whether you are a visitor or a local, you will recognize the unique charm of Rehoboth in this hilarious book.

You Know You're in Rehoboth When

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

What does “beach house” mean to you? Is it a sanctuary, a place to escape? The setting for treasured memories? A spot for wild and crazy escapades? Or is it a playground for romance, mystery, or adventure? The beach house was these things and more for the authors of these short stories, which were selected from submissions to the Rehoboth Beach Reads Short Story Competition. There is something for everyone here, from romance, history, and intrigue to jilted brides, NASCAR drivers, cowboys, and even a ghost or two. One of the great joys of a beach vacation is reading. Curling up with a book—perhaps even one with a beach setting—releases the mind from its usual work and focuses it instead on an intriguing mystery, a romantic romp, or a heart-warming memoir. These stories provide that kind of experience. From a gangster noir thriller reimagined in a contemporary setting to a game of "cocktail croquet," and from a poetic tour of the seasons to a first summer romance, these writers created captivating stories you will want to read again and again.

The Beach House: Rehoboth Beach Reads

Short Stories & Anthologies

Nothing stands in the way of revenge, romance, and rediscovery for the women in these stories, who make the most of second chances. Whether coming to terms with lost love, or facing real and imagined demons on an amusement park ride, these women do what it takes to survive...and then some. Stick with them through sunny days, shifting sands, stormy skies, and starry nights as they learn about life and love at the beach.

Sandy Shorts: Stories Set in and Around Bethany, Cape May, Lewes, Rehoboth, Ocean City, and Wildwood

Nancy Powichroski Sherman

A fortune-telling machine with a mind of its own, professional killers hanging out by the hotel pool, granny run amok in Funland…what’s happened to Rehoboth? Some very talented writers have created a book of great beach reads, that’s what. This book contains twenty-five short stories set in and around Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The stories are the winning entries from the Rehoboth Beach Reads Short Story contest and were selected by a panel of judges. This is the second book in the Rehoboth Beach Reads series (the first is The Beach House). The book is perfect for beach reading, but works just as well by the fire on a cold winter's night.

The Boardwalk

A researcher who conducts a project to find romance and encounters an unexpected variable, a woman seeking solitude who learns that things aren’t always as they appear, a man who gets postcards seemingly from his dead wife, and a couple of elderly ladies who break out of the old-age home for one last fling in Rehoboth—these are just a few of the engaging characters you will meet in this entertaining collection of beach reads set in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The 24 short stories in this anthology are as varied and pleasurable as Rehoboth itself. You needn’t have been to Rehoboth to enjoy this book, but those who know this popular beach town are in for a special treat, as they will recognize the restaurants, inns, streets, and activities mentioned in the stories and be able to relive their own beach day memories.

Beach Days

From fishing in the canal to watching the ferry come in, the familiar sights and sounds of Lewes, Delaware are captured in this charming picture book illustrated by Emory Au. Children will recognize activities such as digging for treasure on the beach, watching the dolphins frolic, going on the rides in Rehoboth, and visiting the Zwaanendael Museum. Geared for children ages 2-8, but easily enjoyed by younger and older children, as well as their parents and grandparents. Residents and vacationers alike will want to make this part of their home library. The delightful rhyming text is complemented by intentionally inclusive illustrations.

A Lewes ABC

How to Write Winning Short Stories is a concise and practical guide that includes developing a theme and premise, choosing a title, creating characters, crafting realistic dialogue, bringing the setting to life, working with structure, and editing. Submission and marketing advice is also provided. The author, who manages an annual short story competition, offers guidance on manuscript formatting, submission options, contest entry, and how to get the attention of a publisher or contest judge. The book is perfect for anyone who is considering writing a short story. It will give beginning writers a practical playbook for getting started and help experienced writers build their skills. Based on the author's experiences running an annual short story contest and working with dozens of writers to help them improve and perfect their stories, combined with extensive research (the bibliography contains 80+ sources), here, in one concise little guide, is the best advice and most successful tips for writing winning short stories. Each chapter concludes with a handy checklist for reviewing what was learned and checking stories for possible areas of improvement. Contents • What Is a “Winning” Short Story? • Why Short Stories? o Getting Started o The Market o Choosing What to Write o Preparing to Write • The Importance of Story o The Beginning o The Central Conflict o Details, Details, Details o The Ending • Premise and Theme • Structure o Time Frame, Sequence, and Transitions o Making a Scene o Flashbacks o Pacing • Setting • Characters o Choosing Characters o Character Names o Attributes/Descriptions • Telling the Story o Point of View o The Viewpoint Character o Voice • Dialogue o Creating Realistic Dialogue o Dialogue among Characters o Unspoken Thoughts • The Title • Editing o The Editing Process o Self-Editing o Developmental Editing o Copyediting o Proofreading • Facts, Logic, and Lawyers o Fact-Checking o Logic o Legal Issues • Marketing Short Stories o Identifying Markets o Magazines o Anthologies o Contests and Awards o How to Submit o The “Wow Factor” o Repurposing Your Stories • Bibliography • Index

How to Write Winning Short Stories: A practical guide to writing stories that win contests and get selected for publication

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

You’d think a Delaware blue blood with a talent for shaking cocktails and a penchant for obscure historical biographies would lead a quiet life, but Dick Hunter seems to face one crisis after another. Whether it’s locating the right hors d’oeuvres for a hurricane party or just trying to take a nap, nothing comes easily. Add a fussy ex-wife, a flatulent basset hound, and the flamboyant heir to a fading french fry empire, and things get downright complicated. Meanwhile, Dick’s nemesis—the vengeful society dentist, Red Snapper—has become obsessed with trying to make Dick’s life miserable. Fortunately, Dick’s young boyfriend, James, is more than just eye candy, even though his problem-solving tactics aren’t always by the rules. Together, Dick and James navigate the shifting sands of life in Rehoboth Beach in this rollicking romp.

Fun with Dick and James

Barnett, Rich

Humor & Satire

The Mermaid in Rehoboth Bay

Nancy Sakaduski

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