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10 books that will help take you on a journey while you stay at home
Books posses a magic all of their own. They can take us to new worlds (both past and future) or take us on a journey of self-discovery that we weren’t expecting — all from the comfort of our couch or bed. Upon opening a book, we are no longer ourselves and become immediately immersed in the life of the character on the page. We either find ourselves rooting for them; on the edge of our seats fighting along with them; or learning from their mistakes. Books posses a uniqueness that we just cannot find anywhere else. Below we’ve gather 10 books that will grab hold of your imagination and soul and take you to places you’ve never been all from the safety of your home.
“What Would Frida Do? A Guide To Living Boldly” by Arianna Davis
Arianna’s first novel explores how the brave and bold mexicana Frida Kahlo lived. From her larger than life attitude to her passion for love and art, read initmate stories about how she lived fearlessly and what has made her legacy so everlasting.
“Clap When You Land” by Elizabeth Acevedo
In her book Clap When You Land, Elizabeth proves that knowledge sometimes comes with lots of pain. In the opening pages, this book about two sisters grabs your heart and does. not. let. go. This Dominicana’s novel takes you deep inside the minds of Camino and Yahaira as they process an incredible loss and how to move forward.
“Salty, Bitter, Sweet” by Mayra Cuevas
Sink your teeth into the story of Isabella Fields as she navigates work as an aspiring chef, life after suffering a big loss and love in this contemporary YA novel written by Mayra. Jam-packed with all the food-related goodness that foodies will love, Mayra takes you to the beautiful country of France (where the novel takes place) with her vivid and imaginative writing as we journey alongside Isa.
“Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon
This is the first book in author Diana’s bestselling series which takes you straight from the Scottish Highlands in 1945 to 1743. This book features an iconic love that transcends time (literally), action, history, betrayal and more. Follow the stories of the outspoken Claire Beauchamp Randall and honor-bound Jamie Fraser as they navigate loss, love and adventure.
“Open Book” by Jessica Simpson
Known as America’s Sweetheart, Jessica dives into her past in a raw and authetic way — addressing everything from her career, reality TV days and her present. Open Book seeks to show you “the women behind it all” and reveals Jessica’s inner most thoughts about her where she’s been and where she’s going.
“The Island of Sea Woman” by Lisa See
This poignant novel follows the story of Mi-ja and Young-sook, two friends who despite their deep friendship could not be more different. Lisa expertly brings love, friendship and hardship to the forefront in a story that crosses time (from the beginning of Japanese colonialism in the 1930s and 1940s in Korea to the era of cell phones and wet suits for the female divers). The Island of Sea Women shows how two friends overcome their differences when the world sets everything against them.
“The Stylist” by Rosie Nixon
Roise’s debut novel follows the story of Amber Green, a young woman who unexpectedly finds herself thrust into the fast-paced world of fashion and glamour (from one day to the next) working under sought-after stylist Mona Armstrong (think the Miranda Priestly of fashion). Amber finds herself juggling life, career and love as she tries to find her own fairytale Hollywood ending.
“FRACTURED TIDE” by Leslie Lutz
Leslie’s novel is an eerie, immersive thriller which follows Sia as she helps her mother run a scuba diving business in the Florida Keys. Sia then finds herself in a battle of life or death after her boat is sunk by a mysterious creature and her some customers are killed and she washes ashore on a deserted island.
When she connects with a handful of other survivors, they collectively attempt to navigate the island to an area of safety, but quickly discover that neither the water nor the island itself are what they seem.
“Lost at Sea” by Erica Boyce
Erica weaves a tense, yet hopeful tale in Lost at Sea about family secrets that threaten to tear apart a community and the unshakable strength that love leaves behind.
When a beloved fisherman vanishes in the middle of the night, secrets begin to run throughout a small Massachusetts community where he lived and everyone is faced with an unfortunate reality.
As the pieces of what really happened fall into place, everyone—from his wife and young daughter to his fishing partners—are faced with the urgent and pressing question: Why would someone go out in the middle of a deadly storm?
“LOVE AND OTHER CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR” by Nikki Dolson
Nikki’s novel features thirteen distinct stories about different forms of love and how they can go into a state of disarray. Her vivid character development leads to many different types of internal conflicts that build suspense, raise the stakes and drive the action forward. And once the action starts, it doesn’t stop until you close the book.
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