National Book Lovers Day: Some top picks for your holiday reads!
Date Posted: 09/08/2022
Holidays are the perfect opportunity to enjoy some well-deserved relaxation and indulge in life’s little pleasures. And what better simple holiday pleasure is there than to curl up with a good book! One of the top pastimes for UK holiday-ers, enjoying a book either by the pool, the glittering beach or even on your balcony as the rest of the family catches up on some sleep, is something everyone can enjoy.
Today is National Book Lovers Day, so we have rounded up some amazing books you can take abroad with you this summer that are set in some amazing destinations around the world- who knows they may inspire your next adventure!
You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry:
Now if you want your long summer days to be filled with an easy going, addictive laugh-out-loud love story then this is a book for you to consider. As Poppy and Alex embark on intertwined paths, their story is one that goes from hatred, to friendship to something more. Set across 10 summer vacations see the blossoming relationship of two young adults come of age and the adventures they experience along the way - a perfect escapist read for those summer days abroad.
Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert:
A memoire detailing the life of a 34 year old woman as she embarks on an adventure travelling the world, Eat Pray Love is an irresistibly candid novel that is perfect for a spot of holiday reading. After going through a divorce we see the author spend four months in Italy, eating and enjoying what life has to offer her - ‘Eat’. After which she travels to India in search of spirituality - ‘Pray’. Before finalising her epic year of self-discovery in Bali, Indonesia, looking for balance of the two and here she falls in love with a Brazilian businessman - ‘Love’. This beloved novel is certainly one to consider if you are looking or some inspiration in life this holiday season.
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón:
Now if you’re looking for a bit of mystery to spice up your holiday then consider this novel for your next pool side read! Set in a wounded Barcelona in the aftermath of WWII, a young man named Daniel searches for the literary work of an author, only to discover his work is being wiped from history. As Daniel ventures further into the dark secrets of this city, his story delves into one of murder, madness, and doomed love. Sounds like the perfect amount of mystery to get you hooked on holiday.
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
This award-winning philosophical novel is a great choice for those of you who like to ponder the deeper meaning of a book. This story details the journey of Pi, a young Indian boy, who survives 227 days stranded at sea on a lifeboat with a ferocious Bengal Tiger. With stunning descriptions and an ending that certainly lives up to its philosophical label and raises questions about the nature of reality, this novel is a great page tuner- perhaps this may be a one for all our cruise lovers out there!
Chocolat by Joanne Harris
Set in a quaint village in France, this timeless novel sees the bewitching newcomer Vianne Rocher blow into the religious town. Upon the opening of her exquisite chocolate shop, customers become aware of her free gift in the delicious bonbons which cures their discontents: Is she a witch or just a kind watchful citizen to a new town- that will be left for you to discover in this tempting escapist read.
Which book is your favourite to read on holiday?
