Take A Shine To Our Top Five Holiday Destination Reads
Make your escape armed with our choice of summer reads; whatever your destination. Use your downtime to be whisked off your feet, find inspiration to scale great heights or discover some city-based secrets.
Whether you are travelling to exotic destinations or enjoying the view from your back garden, explore new worlds with the joy of reading.
Local Travels
Spending time in your home country, enjoying some local leisure activities can be just as restorative as a break overseas. Discover some escapist fiction such as The Staycation (Cressida McLaughlin, £7.99) to enjoy on your way to the zoo and the grand houses of the National Trust.
Holidays with a sense of adventure
Your ideal holiday may not be the traditional ‘lounging by the pool with a pina colada’ and you crave some awe-inspiring views and pushing your comfort zone. Compiled by a team of outdoor enthusiasts, Hike: Adventures on Foot (£20.00), could be all the inspiration you need to put one foot in front of the other…
Holidays at Home (and in the garden)
Or maybe you just need some time at home, enjoying your hardwork in the garden and crossing some things off that ever-growing to-do list? Landlines (Raynor Winn, £10.99), the Sunday Times Bestseller, documents a remarkable 1000-mile walk where they connect with nature and people, learning more and more about our island nation.
Weekend Getaways
For when you can only get a day or two away from work, life and other commitments, the city break is a great way to recharge while exploring a new place. Try the Hedonist’s Guide books which are filled with ways to go beyond the ordinary and discover hidden gems. Stunning Paris: The Hedonist's Guide (Helene Rocco, £22.00) shares the city’s best kept secrets and is filled with spectacular photography of this romantic and vibrant city.
Books for Beach Bums
Summer brings with it some great joys including impromptu picnics and smile-inducing weather but one we can all agree on is the day spent on the beach. While you enjoy the sand between your toes and a slightly drippy ice-cream, opt for a psychological thriller to keep you on your toes. The Summer Party (Rebecca Heath, £9.99) is a quick-paced and intriguing read which will keep you guessing to the last page.