This week's topic is ten books set outside the U.S. I love traveling. Okay, I don't love traveling (I get hella travel anxiety), but I do love being somewhere else. Travel envy is the worst though, and nothing gives you travel envy quite like reading something set in a place you want to go. Here are my picks for this week:
A Mad, Wicked Folly - Sharon Biggs Waller
It's no secret that I love England. I went to London and Liverpool last year and I was basically dying to go back as soon as we touched down at home. A Mad, Wicked Folly shows you a glimpse of historical London.
Falling in Love with English Boys - Melissa Jensen
I've said it before, but screw the boys, the best part of this one is the friendships Cat makes during her summer in London.
The Royal We - Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
I had the distinct pleasure of reading The Royal We curled up in my hotel bed in London and on the train to Liverpool. Like, how lucky was I? Also, I expected this to be kind of a nothing book - just some fluff about an American girl becoming English royalty, but I completely fell in love with it. It dives so deep into the characters and families and expectations...I never wanted it to end.
Anna and the French Kiss - Stephanie Perkins
I said in my review for this, one of my favorite contemps of all time, that it made me want to give Paris another shot (which is huge for me because I HATED Paris when I went. I think I wasn't old enough to really appreciate it).
Just One Day - Gayle Forman
After Allison takes a post-grad tour of some assorted European locales, she and Willem spend one day (/night) in Paris and it sets her off on a year of self discovery. So good.
The Accident Season - Moïra Fowley-Doyle
I read this just after getting home from Ireland and it was like I was still there. The absolute perfect setting for this story.
Decked with Holly - Marni Bates
This might be stretching it a little, but they're cruising to Mexico I'm totally counting it. Also, FAKE DATING, my favorite thing ever. I am trash for fake dating. Also, fake dating a rockstar, did Marni Bates hop into my brain???
Wanderlove - Kristin Hubbard
I wanted to travel so much when I read this one. Though, not in the way that Bria does. I'm so not built for backpacking.
Saving Francesca & The Piper's Son - Melina Marchetta
I don't know what to say about these two other than just read them. Melina Marchetta is a gem.
What are your favorite books that don't take place in the States? What are your favorite places not in the States? Tell me some travel stories y'all, I want to hear 'em!
A Mad, Wicked Folly - Sharon Biggs Waller
It's no secret that I love England. I went to London and Liverpool last year and I was basically dying to go back as soon as we touched down at home. A Mad, Wicked Folly shows you a glimpse of historical London.
Falling in Love with English Boys - Melissa Jensen
I've said it before, but screw the boys, the best part of this one is the friendships Cat makes during her summer in London.
The Royal We - Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
I had the distinct pleasure of reading The Royal We curled up in my hotel bed in London and on the train to Liverpool. Like, how lucky was I? Also, I expected this to be kind of a nothing book - just some fluff about an American girl becoming English royalty, but I completely fell in love with it. It dives so deep into the characters and families and expectations...I never wanted it to end.
Anna and the French Kiss - Stephanie Perkins
I said in my review for this, one of my favorite contemps of all time, that it made me want to give Paris another shot (which is huge for me because I HATED Paris when I went. I think I wasn't old enough to really appreciate it).
Just One Day - Gayle Forman
After Allison takes a post-grad tour of some assorted European locales, she and Willem spend one day (/night) in Paris and it sets her off on a year of self discovery. So good.
The Accident Season - Moïra Fowley-Doyle
I read this just after getting home from Ireland and it was like I was still there. The absolute perfect setting for this story.
Decked with Holly - Marni Bates
This might be stretching it a little, but they're cruising to Mexico I'm totally counting it. Also, FAKE DATING, my favorite thing ever. I am trash for fake dating. Also, fake dating a rockstar, did Marni Bates hop into my brain???
Wanderlove - Kristin Hubbard
I wanted to travel so much when I read this one. Though, not in the way that Bria does. I'm so not built for backpacking.
Saving Francesca & The Piper's Son - Melina Marchetta
I don't know what to say about these two other than just read them. Melina Marchetta is a gem.
What are your favorite books that don't take place in the States? What are your favorite places not in the States? Tell me some travel stories y'all, I want to hear 'em!
I grabbed a copy of The Royal We a few weeks ago as a total impulse buy. I look forward to getting around to it eventually and you lucked out with your reading location when reading it!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of these, but The Accident Season is on my TBR.
ReplyDeleteMy TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2016/07/19/top-ten-tuesday-66/
I can't believe I put The Accident Season on my list this week!
ReplyDeleteCheck out my TTT.
+JMJ+
ReplyDeleteI like the formatting you did with the maps! And of course Mexico counts, even if it's the United States' next door neighbour! =)
Here's my Top 10 for the week!