20 Best Books to Take On Your Summer Travels

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Whether you’re a fan of solo travel, girls’ trips, or family getaways, a book will always be the best companion. From airports to hotels, they invite us into new worlds even as we prepare to explore new parts of the world.

This summer, we have 20 different options you can take along for the ride, whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a romantic at heart, a biographer, or an aspiring writer yourself. We even have a few in here to help you change the way you think and kickstart a summer of transformation.

1. A Court of Thorns and Roses

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We simply must begin with one of the most talked-about series of our time. A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) is the first book in an enthralling series that chronicles the journey of Feyre after she’s brought into the fairy lands of Prythian.

There’s a lot of love, romance, intrigue, and world-building in this series that’s enchanting people in a way few other series have been able to do.

2. Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone

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Prior series like Game of Thrones and Outlander will always be able to give ACOTAR a run for its money. If you watch the series on Starz, it’s important to read Go Tell the Bees That I am Gone book because, sadly, they’re in production of the final episodes.

This will ensure you’re fully caught up on all the Fraser family drama before they bring this heart-wrenching series to an end.

3. Inheritance

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ACOTAR and Outlander do a magnificent job of exploring complex relationships and creating new worlds for us to explore. But, so does Nora Roberts — one of the most prolific and wealthiest writers of our time.

Inheritance is the first book in a trilogy detailing the journey of three women who must break the curse on an ancient house in Maine — all while finding true romance and love. Book two comes out in November, so you have plenty of time to savor this debut novel before you find out what happens next.

4. The Seine

Do you have Parisian plans this summer? If so, you simply must read The Siene as you make your way to the City of Love. It’s a memoir written by Elaine Scioline, former Paris bureau chief for the New York Times.

Many call it a love letter to the city as readers savor the stories of its lively characters, including a bookseller, houseboat dweller, and famous cinematographer.