The wanderlust bug hits hard, especially at this time of year. Whether you’ve got a spring break flight lined up or you’re simply dreaming of an escape from reality, use your travel senses to guide you to your next literary vacation…

For The Paris Princess…The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

You exude effortless elegance, you’re a romantic at heart and you’re the fashionista of your friend group. Your soul belongs in the city of light, love and sophistication, which is why you’ll be swept away by this story.

In the 1700s, Addie makes a bargain to live forever. The downside? She’s cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. So begins a centuries-long adventure across time, history and art that is sent in a completely different direction when, 300 years later, a man in a bookstore remembers her name. It’s dazzling, rich in artistic history and will make you want to disappear into a French cafe. 

For The Tuscan Goddess…Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

Golden skies, rolling hills and rustic beauty. A slow evening on the vineyard watching the sunset is your ideal holiday, so you’re bound to fall head over heels for this charming rom-com.

It follows Lina, whose summer is upended when she is forced to spend it in Tuscany to meet her estranged father, as was her mother’s dying wish. She discovers her mother’s diary while staying there, and sets off on an adventure across Italy to uncover her past, all with the help of the charming and swoonworthy Ren. It’s a story of romance, family secrets and lots of Italian charm.

For The Seoul Sister…I Guess I Live Here Now by Claire Ahn

You’re a city girl with a bubbly spirit and a love for pastel. You long to blend the cozy with the modern, so you’ll be an instant fan of this coming-of-age story.

When Melody is forced to move from New York City to Seoul, South Korea, she isn’t sure what to expect. Immediately, her life takes a glamorous, trendy turn, but she’s also faced with family secrets and cultural clashes. It’s vibrant, fast-paced and carries a hint of romance…just like your dream city.   

For The London Girl…The Secret Life of Kitty Granger by G.D. Falksen

Smart, sharp and with a likely pension for history, your dream is to be surrounded by books and tea in the London Eye. You’ll love this fast-paced, gritty mystery about a sixteen-year-old accidental spy named Kitty.

Set in the working-class East End in the 1960s, it follows Kitty, whose hyper-awareness has always set her apart. After a scrape with a Russian spy ring, she is recruited by British agents to become a spy. What starts as an unexpected talent evolves into a dangerous and high-stakes mission, and Kitty finds herself poised to save herself, her friends and the country.

For The Kalokairi Sweetheart…Summer of Salt by Katrina Leno

You love all things coastal and spontaneous. You long to run along the coast in a flowy skirt and dance across cobblestoned streets by night. Much like your traveling fantasies, this book has all the charm of the Greek islands…with a little witchy flair.

It tells the story of Georgina, a teen who’s waiting for her family’s witch powers to kick in after her twin sister, Mary, develops the ability to defy gravity. As her 18th birthday looms closer, she fears the state of her magical abilities while spending her final summer on Aphrodite’s island. She is led on a journey of self-discovery of mysterious birds, magical storms and falling in love. 

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