TheBookTrail roundup of Travels via books in June
June has been a hot month book wise! Shame we can’t say better about the weather in general. Having said that, the sun is definately out now that we are coming into July. Summer is HERE! So, where did we travel to in June which saw the first summer rays shine down as we sat at home, under umbrellas, waiting for that yellow circle in the sky to appear…
There are some sunny sunny reads amongst this little lot. If you don’t feel like jumping on the next plane with this selection, there is something not right!
GREECE set romance –BookTrail One Summer in Santorini by Sandy Barker
Bookreview: Travel to Santorini
Now, the sun might not have been out in real life, but take this book, open it up and it shines from the first page to the last! Ah the sun and the romance of it all, will have you craving Greek food and wanting to be in the same sunny climes as the characters.
MALLORCA: BookTrail A Summer Reunion by Fanny Blake
Bookreview : Travel to Mallorca
Fanny Blake takes readers to some stunning locations but this is not exactly a holiday – she shows you the shadows of reality, the pains of real life and the bonds between women which endure no matter where you are in the world. Mallorca for a family reunion sounds amazing, but there are some harsh realities to face up to for the women here. It’s a heartwarming and poignant read.
FRANCE – BookTrail One More Croissant for The Road through France by Felicity Cloake
Bookreview: A Croissant fuelled journey around France
Well this is a feast for all the senses! A woman travels around France on a bike, sampling the best gastro treats France has to offer. Not only that, the journey is recounted with all sorts of French anecdotes and funny observations. I would suggest you go to France on a bike and read this book – act it out – but that would be tricky and tiring on a bike. Best take the train and stop plenty of times eating croissants!
TUSCANY : BookTrail Summer at the Limoncello Villa by Daisy James
Bookreview: Book into the Limoncello Villa in Tuscany
Always a treat to head to the Limoncello Villa and this time we were back for a glorious summer read. This is a lovely warm book and that cover is just so inviting!
GREECE: BookTrail One Last Greek Summer by Mandy Baggot
Bookreview: Ready for one Last Greek Summer by Mandy Baggot
Mandy Baggot evokes destinations, culture and food and drink of a place like no one else. Add humour, love, a passion for the place sh’s writing about and you have Baggot booktrails all sewn up. You get the thrill of wanderlust with every read!
Actually when you think about it. June was the hottest month on record for bookish destinations! There’s supposed to be a heatwave in July, but whether there is or not, try one of the books above and you are guaranteed sunshine and hot reads!
