It’s nearing the end of summer and time for the perfect last-minute getaway — escape from the daily grind and unwind by the pool, on a warm, sandy beach or wherever your summer vacation (or staycation ...

Brooke Gladstone, co-host of NPR's On the Media, explores the booming business of "chick lit" — all those trashy beach reads with the pastel-colored covers. They've become so popular, there are ...