Having just come back from Munich (ah it was fab!) I can confirm that A Gathering of Shadows was probably not the best book to take. It’s an excellent book and I’m enjoying reading it but it’s a brick! Tricky to lug around an airport, uses up valuable space and is not that easy to dip in and out of in those few spare minutes you have on holiday. So I decided to make a list of YA books that will work well on holiday!
1. Holes
Might be YA, might be MG, but it is definitely light hearted and fun. Also it’s got such short chapters! Which are great for dipping in and out of when you’ve got so little time on holiday.
2. Caravel
It’s short and light and not too tricky to follow. And by that I mean that if you forget any important plot points while gazing at prancing giraffes in Africa (do they prance?), the bit you forgot was probably wrong anyway.
3. Percy Jackson
Because on holiday you need something fun! Although you may wish you were traveling on Blackjack.
4. Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
Because let’s face it, we all know the story anyway. And it’s short and light hearted and pretty heart warming.
5. Throne of Glass
This novel might be full of action but it’s never really sad, which is good since a holiday shouldn’t be sad, and is quite light. It’s only got one narrator and isn’t too complex.
Also if you’re going somewhere to see snowy castles like I did then it’s great for atmosphere.
6. Ace of Shades
As Enie explores a foreign city you can too!
7. The Exact Opposite of Okay
It’s light hearted, funny and full of milkshakes. What could be better while on holiday?
8. City of Bones
Again it’s super funny and easy to read. If I read it while doing my Duke of Edinburgh’s award expedition then I’m sure you can take read it anywhere.
9. The Night Circus
This novel isn’t too tricky to follow given its more description than plot and will definitely make you excited to explore whatever exotic part of world you’re in!
10. To Kill a Kingdom
What could be better than a book all about adventure and exploring the world when that’s exactly what you’re doing?! It’s short, easy to read and perfect for any holiday.
Lets Compare Notes
There you have it! What books have you taken on holiday before? Any recommendations? What did you do your Top Ten Tuesday post on, if you did one? Would be great to hear from you in the comments!
Great list! I should make myself a travel TBR 🙂
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Haha you could! What would be on it if you did?
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I really want to travel to Ireland, so probably books set there. I’m always looking for new recommendations. Lots of Nora Roberts books take place in Ireland and those are my guilty pleasure. Another place I love is Maine, so I read books taking place there, like many Stephen King novels. But honestly I would need to do a lot more research to make a real travel list.
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Skulduggery Pleasant is set in Ireland if you’re a fantasy fan. I’d love to visit Ireland too, my boyfriend is Irish so we might be visiting his family over there soon. Ooh very nice! I don’t read many of Stephen King’s novels. Fair enough!
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I will look up your suggestion. Thank you!
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No problem!
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Loved this!!
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Thank you!!
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Great list! I’ve read about half of these but you sold me on The Exact Opposite of Okay with milkshakes.
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Oh that book will make you so hungry. They’re always eating! Nachos and milkshakes and chocolate urg 🤤
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Once again, I’ve read most of these-although not on holiday-I think Percy Jackson is the only one that I actually did read whilst on holiday and that was a reread. I didn’t know you were going to Munich, did you have a good time?
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I didn’t read many of these holiday too tbf, I think they’d work well as Holiday reads 😂 it was great! Very cold but lots of fun!
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I’m glad 🙂
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I usually take some small paperback from a used bookstore, so I can leave it behind if I want. 🙂 My TTT
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Ooh that’s a good shout! And saves you buying the crazily expensive airport books!
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Nice topic (and glad you had a great trip!!). I do want to read Caraval. I should make that one a priority in the new year.
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Haha thanks! Ooh you so should!! It’s amazing 😍
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I usually take contemporary books because they’re light and quick to read. I’ve brought Percy Jackson on my trip before, though, and you’re right it’s fun!
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That makes! Percy Jackson was a great road trip book when I was a kid!!
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Haven’t read any of these yet, but just got The Exact Opposite of Okay. Quite excited about that one.
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Ah I hope you like it! Tell me what you think, I really enjoyed it 😁
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Loved Night Circus and Holes! Great read.
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They’re amazing aren’t they! Holes was so funny 😄😂
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I still haven’t read The Night Circus! 😱
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Ah you should! Have you tried Caravel? That’s sort of similar but with less description
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