I am Livia by Phyllis T. Smith. “The story of Livia Drusilla, second wife of Cesar Octavianus, from when she was 14 until Cesar Octavianus returns from his victory over Egypt. Told by Livia in a fairly contemporary voice yet historically accurately. It is a love story and a story of power, ambition, and intellectual curiosity, set in the aristocracy of the Roman Empire. An easy read, yet fascinating because of the historic importance. Perfect for the beach
