For me, reading and travelling go hand-in-hand. There's no better way to spend a day by the beach than immersed in a good book.

Before the arrival of the Kindle, my biggest packing headache was how to fit in all the books I planned to read on my vacay!

I'm happy to report that our TCs, with thousands of travel miles under their collective belts, are of the same mind; holiday time equals reading time.

The best part of the love for reading is sharing it; you can't keep a good book to yourself! In that spirit, our TCs have shared some of their favourite holiday reads.

Our Top books to read on holiday

Spare by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
"Lots of controversy around Harry and Megan and although I’m not a royalist, I did love Princess Diana and I’m very intrigued in hearing Harry’s version." - Angela Symons

The Survivors by Jane Harper
"Such an engaging book that I consumed it in 3 days so good for a holiday read. Set in Tasmania. Definitely recommend." - Cathy Loft

The President's Daughter by Bill Clinton & James Patterson
Clare de Weijer

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert and Evening Class by Maeve Binchy
"My faves!" - Debby Apetauer

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers also the Ackerman Thriller series by Ethan Cross.
"Ek is mal oor lees. This is my ultimate MUST-read..." - Jaenette Struwig

The Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley
"My ultimate holiday favourite" - Jelena Williams

All the Light we Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
"One of the best books I have ever read, hands down!"

and

The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
"a great holiday read!!" - Kerith Hulme

"You will always find a Marian Keyes book packed in my suitcase! I love them all 😊" - Kirsty Fourie

Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet
"My favorite book. A nice thick book which will last you the whole holiday. I always travel with my kindle so that I have a choice of many books while on holiday." - Margot Speed

How to get from When you are to where you want to be by Jack Canfield and The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R Covey and Rebecca R. Merrill
"I usually read inspirational books. I highly recommend these two", - Mbali Skosana

Atomic Habits by James Clear and Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
Natalie Matthews

"I loved reading the Hotel, Air, and Beach Babylon series by Imogen Edward-Jones. Otherwise, a sucker for Marian Keyes on a self-care, disconnect holiday 🌸" - Nicci Hayden

You and me Babe by Chuck Barris
"My favourite book of all time. I read it every few years, not even sure if it is in print anymore. Otherwise, a great author is Harlen Coben, any of his books. James Patterson, easy reading. Jo Nesbo, great books about a police detective called Harry Hole." - Patricia Howell

Air Babylon or Hotel Babylon or Wedding Babylon by Imogen Edward Jones, When a crocodile eats the sun by Peter Godwin, Anything by Nicholas Sparks (A Bend in the road, The Choice, The Notebook, The Best of Me etc.) – soppy easy reading love stories, Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Anything by Mary Higgins Clark (murder mystery)
"Books are my LOVE LANGUAGE!" - Sherrilyn Guess

Share your love for reading! Pass on our TCs' recommendations and add your own.

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