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    Travel Books

    I love reading. And travel. So it’s only natural that I adore reading travel books! I even started a travel book club (join us, you know you want to!) Explore my favorite travel books from memoirs to fiction and more and DM me on Instagram and share some of your fave travel books so I can add them to my reading list!

  • Books,  Europe,  Italy

    Travel Book Club: The Little Italian Hotel Discussion (March 2025)

    It’s time for the next discussion in our 2025 Travel Book Club! In March we read The Little Italian Hotel and I’ve compiled some questions below to get the discussion started! Share your thoughts, then check out what we’re reading next month! The Little Italian Hotel Author: Phaedra PatrickPages: 353Published: 2023 Join the discussion on Facebook! Caution: Spoilers Ahead! The Little Italian Hotel is one of those cozy, feel-good books that makes you want to book a flight and start over in a charming little town. It follows Ginny Splinter, a British radio show host who gives relationship advice for a living. She’s got this perfect-sounding life—successful career, long marriage,…

  • Books,  Europe,  France

    13 Must-Read Books to Transport You to Paris Before Your Trip

    Planning a trip to Paris? Lucky you! Whether it’s your first time or your tenth, Paris has a way of making every visit feel magical. But before you jet off to sip café crème at a sidewalk bistro or wander through the charming streets of Montmartre, why not set the mood with a little literary escapism? Books have the power to transport us, and these Paris-themed reads will have you dreaming in French before you even board your flight. From classic literature to historical fiction and even some contemporary romance, here are 13 books that will bring the magic of Paris to life before you land at Charles de Gaulle.…

  • Books,  Europe,  Italy

    12 Must-Read Books to Fuel Your Italian Wanderlust

    So, you’re planning a trip to Italy? First of all—jealous! Second, before you start perfecting your pasta twirl and brushing up on your “ciao” and “grazie,” let’s talk about a little pre-trip homework. And by homework, I mean the best kind—books! Reading stories set in Italy before your trip will not only transport you there early (hello, mental vacation!), but it will also enrich your experience once you arrive. You’ll recognize landmarks from the pages of novels, understand cultural nuances better, and maybe even impress a local with your knowledge of Renaissance Florence or glamorous 1960s Rome. From classic literature to modern love stories, and even a touch of mystery,…

  • Books,  Europe,  Italy

    Travel Book Club (March 2025): The Little Italian Hotel

    It’s time to get started on the book in our 2025 Travel Book Club! In March we’ll be reading The Little Italian Hotel. I’m currently studying Italian, so I thought this would be a fun read. Stick around to the end of the post to vote for April’s book! The Little Italian Hotel Author: Phaedra PatrickPages: 320Published: 2023 Join the discussion on Facebook starting March 24! Want to read more books featuring Italy? 12 More Books to Fuel Your Italian Wanderlust Vote for April’s Book If you like it, put a pin on it!