10 Brilliant Books To Take On Your Honeymoon
If ever there was a time to get lost in a great book, it's on your honeymoon. From bubbly romances to teeth-grinding thrillers, we've selected a book to suit every bride and honeymoon.
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The Almost Wife by Jade Beer
For pure escapism with a side order of stylish wedding inspiration, The Almost Wife is a gripping emotional read by Condé Nast Brides Editor Jade Beer. Follow the fortunes of Jessie, Dolly and Emily, three brides-to-be who are all planning weddings one summer in the Cotswolds. Perfect strangers as the story begins, their paths will cross in the most unexpected ways, building to a totally unpredictable ending that will stay with you forever.
Read it: to relive the wedding-planning vibes. -
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
With the movie based on the book a total hit, Crazy Rich Asians is now back on the best sellers list, and for good reason. Academics Rachel Chu and Nick Young are a young couple happily living in New York together when Nick asks Rachel to accompany him to his best friend’s wedding in his native Singapore. As soon as they arrive Rachel is thrust into a world of extreme wealth, power and social politics, with almost all of Singapore’s eyes on her and her famed boyfriend. It’s a fizzy story of love, family, fascinating cultural dynamics and lots of wish fulfillment.
Read it: while lounging on a beach in Malaysia or Thailand.
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Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
If a holiday read to you means a nail-biting thriller, then you need to get stuck into Sharp Objects. Reporter Camille Preaker is sent from Chicago to her small home town to cover the recent murder of two young girls. With little leads but whispers of a serial killer within the community, Camille tries to work with the police to solve the mystery, all the while navigating her complex relationship with her mother and half sister. The book has been so popular it's also been made into a TV series starring Amy Adams.
Read it: if you loved Gone Girl – it’s written by the same author.
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The American Wife by Curtis Sittenfield
A fictional memoir of a First Lady, The American Wife cleverly tip toes around its strong resemblance to real life First Lady Laura Bush. The story depicts heroin, Alice Blackwell, from her bookish Mid-Western upbringing to her life in the Whitehouse following one of the most controversial elections. Smart, compelling and inspiring, The American Wife is a fantastic tale of marriage and the compromises we make along the way.
Read it: with news alerts from the current US presidency switched off.
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I’ve got your number by Sophie Kinsella
Ever lost your engagement ring? Or your phone? In I’ve got your number, Poppy loses both and in desperation finds a phone belonging to a total stranger called Sam. From that moment, Poppy discovers just how easy it is to find out about somebody from just a few texts. And how your whole life can be turned upside down by one little text.
Read it: while holding on tightly to your engagement ring!
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The Life by Libby Page
This feel good London story sees 86-year-old Rosemary and 26-year-old Kate join forces to save their beloved lido in Brixton from closing. Following an unlikely duo with a large age gap, The Lido is an uplifting read that focuses on the value of community, friendship and outdoor swimming.
Read it: with a cocktail by the pool.
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The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan
A charming and enchanting read, this novel follows Anthony Peardew as The Keeper of Lost Things. Forty years ago he lost a keepsake from his beloved fiancée, Therese. That same day she died unexpectedly. Since then, he has sought consolation in rescuing lost objects, and as he reaches his twilight years, bequeaths his home, treasures and secret life’s mission to his unsuspecting assistant Laura.
Read it: while curled up in your honeymoon suite
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The Muse by Jessie Burton
Jessie Burton’s debut, The Miniaturist, sold over a million copies worldwide. And her second book The Muse is just as game-changing. It’s a sweeping tale about a young Caribbean immigrant in 1960s London, a bohemian woman in 1930s Spain, and the mysterious painting that connects them both. Love, ambition and obsession? Sign me up.
Read it: on a tropical island.
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Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
If you dream of setting off on a globe-trotting adventure with your love, this is the book for you. From the Italian Riviera in the 1960s, to modern day Hollywood, the story tells of a beautiful American actress who escapes to Italy, thinking she is dying of cancer, and a simple hotelier on whom she creates an enduring impression. Filled with glamour, fun characters and true romance, you will be hooked on the intriguing story. It took 15 years for the author to write Beautiful Ruins, and you will devour it in days.
Read it: while on honeymoon in Italy. -
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
Having hours to spend being idle is the perfect time to catch up on a classic and Pride & Prejudice has to be one of the most romantic novels ever written, making it an ideal honeymoon tome. When the five Bennett sisters must be married off by their father, they don't make life easy for him. As far as love stories go, you will be pushed to do better than Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Dreamy.
Read it: anywhere and everywhere, it's a classic!
