We occasionally need to hit the reset button in our lives. We all love to take a break, especially in the summers. From wild beaches to alluring mountains, quaint villages, delicious food and cider – who wants to miss out on some good reading?
This vacation, dive into the best book recommendations to keep you busy in the summer sun.
City of Sorrows by Susan Nadathur
In this timely novel, author Susan Nadathur leaves you with a thought about relationships, a prejudice fueled by her personal experiences in life. If you want to learn Spanish gypsy culture, this is a reference book. The story originates from India and takes readers to splendid Seville, Spain, where three men from different walks of life meet on a path that could save or destroy them. The author has done a brilliant job of creating characters, portraying culture clashes while keeping a common thread of ‘human’ intact.
A Rose for Winter – Travels in Andalusia by Laurie Lee
A perfect travelogue, Lee leaves us with an imaginative recreation of Spain in 1950. This reading will give you an insight into daily life, customs and festivals – an aura of the past. This book is written with the utmost precision and imparts excitement and glory at the same time. Be sure to enjoy some wine and olives while you enjoy this novel.
After. Now. Always by Isabelle Broom
Broom offers us an impeccable read for this summer: a charming story with an unexpected ending. A story of friendship and relationship, with humor and great characters. The book focuses on Hannah, who works in a media production team and travels to Spain with her colleagues to film a documentary. Unforeseen events happen, when her half-sister appears, out of nowhere.
Heartwarming descriptions that will have you turning every page and will make you feel like you’re in Spain!
The seamstress of María Dueñas
Love, war, tragedy and adventure: all under one umbrella! If you like a read with twists and turns, this is for you. A story about a self-made woman, Sara, who was left without resources by her lover, Ramiro. Sara earns her living sewing in Morocco, since she cannot return to Madrid due to a fierce war. Her writing is typical of her era, perfectly blending romance and history.
On pilgrimage by Jennifer Lash
If you are an avid reader of pilgrimage books, this is a remarkable travel memoir. ‘On Pilgrimage’ is the story of Lash’s incredible journey through France to Spain over a period of time, after learning that he had cancer. The author travels to places of contemporary Christian pilgrimage. Lash leaves her family of six children ages 10 to 17 and a husband for several weeks to travel alone. She gives her candid insights into the places she visits and the people she meets. This is an insightful story of spiritual discovery, written with humility.
There is no greater joy for book lovers in finding the perfect book for the holidays. Start reading the moment you sit on that plane, with the windows rolled down, the reading lights on, and you’re ready for an exciting ride, literally.