Recommended Reading for Intimate Home Getaways
Party's far from over! Dig into these smokin' hot books and let the vacay vibes wash over you, all while cozied up on the couch. Our jam-packed list of standout reads promises to whisk you away to the most breathtaking spots on the globe, no passport needed!
Young Adult Book Recommendations
Take a journey to: South Korean street corners ~ Love at first pitch: XOXO by Axie Oh
Bow down to the unparalleled talent of Cello prodigy, Jenny's got her heart set on a prestigious music conservatory. One fateful night, she meets the rakish Jaewoo in her uncle's Los Angeles karaoke bar and finds herself teetering on the edge of her carefully planned future. After the scorching hot rendezvous with Jaewoo disappears faster than a cherry bomb, Jenny's left reeling. Fate, however, has other plans, as Jaewoo turns out to be a student at the same elite arts academy in South Korea where Jenny's enrolled to study for the semester. The fiery sparks between Jenny and Jaewoo fly high, but the strict no-dating policy stands in their way. How far will Jenny go to nab her own K-pop idol heartthrob?
XOXO
South Korea, Here I Come!
XOXOXOXO
Author: AxieOh, Axie
Jet off to: the picturesque hills of Tuscany, Italy ~ Every bite of gelato is a second taste of love: Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch
Lina's on a one-way ticket to Italy, but she's not exactly stoked about the vibrant sunshine and fairytale landscapes. All she cares about is getting back home to escape the constant reminder of her absentee father. When her A-mom leaves her an old journal penned by her Italian mother, Lina's world turns upside down. Using the journal as a compass, she embarks on a quest for truth, unearthing hidden love stories, art, and bakeries along the way. Eager to solve the mystery of her mom and dad's unconventional romance, Lina finds herself teaming up with the dashing Ren to piece together the puzzle. Could Italy be more than just a land of gelato and romance?
Love & Gelato
Gelato, Pursuit of Happiness
Love & Gelato
Author: Jenna Evans Welch, Jenna Evans
Fly you crazy birds to: the frosty wilds of Antarctica ~ "Follow the sun and you'll always be where you're meant to be": Up to this Pointe by Jennifer Longo
Harper, a sultry dancer with her sights set on becoming a professional ballerina, will do anything to protect the hard-earned dreams she shares with her best friend Kate. That includes ignoring her ever-growing feelings for the same guy who has set hearts aflutter between the two friends. After Harper's world crumbles beneath her feet, she finds herself slipping into the bone-chilling waters of McMurdo Station in Antarctica. As the dance of life sends her twirling on ice, she wonders if she's been set on a path to self-destruction or a destiny even greater than she'd ever imagined.
Up to This Pointe
Frostbite and Fancy Footwork
Up to This Pointe
Author: Jennifer Longo, Jennifer
Hop a flight to: the blazing sands of Doha, Qatar ~ Love and a tech overhaul: Love from A to Z by S.K. Ali
Zayneb's got her beef with society, and when she gets busted for challenging the powers that be, she packs her bags for Auntie's house in Doha, Qatar, to recover from her brushes with authority. When path crosses with Adam's, a boy with multiple sclerosis who's shielding his diagnosis from the world, a burning connection is ignited. Beneath their hard exteriors, both Zayneb and Adam are writing their deepest thoughts in secret journals. As their respective worlds collide, will they find the courage to let their true colors shine?
Love from A to Z
Love's a Mystery, Unraveling
Love from A to Z
Author: S. K. Ali, S. K.
Adult Book Recommendations
Step through the doorway between Life and Death ~ It's a reading adventure through the bookshop of your dreams: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Somewhere between the end of days and the beginning of your next life lies a library, and within its walls, the shelves stretch on forever. Want to test out a life you could have had, exploring different choices and roads not taken? The Midnight Library beckons, and within its hallowed halls, Nora Seed finds herself faced with the chance to redo her existence and nab that which she's always missed. Will she seize the moment and chart a new course, or will she discover that sometimes the true meaning of life lies not in a second chance, but in the path we've already been on?
The Midnight Library
Life's a Journey, Not a Destination
The Midnight Library
Author: Matt Haig, Matt
Get packed, grab your swimsuit, and don't forget the sunscreen! We're heading to: a tiny Pacific Northwest beach town ~ Exile, but make it fashionable: It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
Piper Bellinger, the living, breathing embodiment of luxury and a reputation that precedes her, finds herself in the rocky, foggy shores of Washington. After her paparazzi-filled exploits land her in trouble with the law, she's forced to do community service at the one place everyone thinks she'd never step foot in — her dad's dive bar. Determined to prove she's more than just a pretty face, Piper encounters the handsome, rugged captain Brendan. But Piper's not a fan of change, and love on a beach is the last thing on her mind. Can she embrace a fresh start, or will she hold on to the old ways? The sands of time are ticking!
It Happened One Summer
Rough Seas and Romance Ahead
It Happened One Summer
Author: Tessa Bailey, Tessa
- For fashion enthusiasts looking to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life, pick up 'It Happened One Summer' by Tessa Bailey, as it transports readers to a charming Pacific Northwest beach town.
- In 'Love & Gelato' by Jenna Evans Welch, readers journey through the picturesque hills of Tuscany, Italy, finding love, art, and hidden truths along the way.
- 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig offers a unique take on the concept of fate, guiding readers between life and death to explore different choices and paths not taken.
- Young adult readers will appreciate 'XOXO' by Axie Oh, a story that blends music, romance, and the struggles of chasing dreams, set against the backdrop of South Korean street corners.
