Novels Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:28:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Novels Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 3 Novels Which Will Make That Airport Wait Go Faster https://travelerdreams.com/3-novels-which-will-make-that-airport-wait-go-faster/ Sat, 24 Aug 2024 16:43:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=27719 Is there anything worse than arriving at the airport with a sensible two hours to spare before your flight departs, only to hear an announcement that said flight is delayed? At moments like these, it can feel hard not to get frustrated or disheartened, but this is where some careful planning and preparation can come […]

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]]> Is there anything worse than arriving at the airport with a sensible two hours to spare before your flight departs, only to hear an announcement that said flight is delayed? At moments like these, it can feel hard not to get frustrated or disheartened, but this is where some careful planning and preparation can come in handy. Pack a few thrilling, suspenseful novels in your carry-on, and the time you spend waiting in the departures lounge will fly by. Here are three thrilling suggestions.

The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

Many people know the basic plot line of this novel thanks to the film starring Matt Damon, but reading it is a whole new experience. Highsmith expertly develops the tension and dread as her novel progresses, and it’s impossible to feel bored as Ripley involves himself in ever more complicated cons. With this novel in hand, even a delay of several hours will feel like a breeze.

The Shining by Stephen King

If your tastes veer more towards horror and the Gothic, then Stephen King’s most famous novel is for you. Again, it’s likely that most readers will come to The Shining with a sense of the plot thanks to Kubrick’s film—although it is worth noting that Kubrick changed many elements of the novel to fit his vision of the film, and King famously hated the resulting movie. Packed with tension, thrills, and suspense, you’ll not want to put this novel down once you start reading it.

My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier

The author of The Birds certainly knew a thing or two about gripping a reader with plots full of dread and suspense. What starts out as a potential love story quickly becomes something more dreadful and dangerous, as a young wealthy bachelor welcomes his guardian’s widow into his home. Filled with stunning descriptions of the beautiful Cornish countryside and coastline, this novel is wonderfully sad, poignant, and suspenseful.

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]]> These Novels Will Transport You Straight to Paris https://travelerdreams.com/these-novels-will-transport-you-straight-to-paris/ Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:55:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=22178 Paris has served as a source of inspiration for writers for centuries. Whether it’s the city’s rich history, unique culture, or renowned cuisine, we can’t say, but whatever it is has captivated writers and led them to make Paris the backdrop for countless novels and memoirs. Here are some of our favorite books that will […]

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]]> Paris has served as a source of inspiration for writers for centuries. Whether it’s the city’s rich history, unique culture, or renowned cuisine, we can’t say, but whatever it is has captivated writers and led them to make Paris the backdrop for countless novels and memoirs. Here are some of our favorite books that will have you feeling like you’re at a cafe in the middle of the City of Light—we recommend enjoying with some hot chocolate and a croissant. 

The Little Paris Bookshop

This novel by Nina George follows a broken-hearted bookseller as he embarks on a journey to find the literary soulmate he lost decades before. More than just a beautiful setting, the story shares a message about books and their power to help us heal.

The Sweet Life in Paris

Cookbook author and pastry chef David Lebovitz shares insights and observations in this funny and charming memoir about his experience moving to Paris, learning the ins and outs of French culture and cooking French cuisine. Don’t read this one while hungry.

The Paris Wife

Fans of historical fiction are sure to love The Paris Wife, a novel by Paula McLain about Ernest Hemingway’s first marriage to Hadley Richardson. The story is written from Hadley’s perspective and explores their relationship as they move to Paris and befriend other artists and writers of the time.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Novels Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:28:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Novels Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 3 Novels Which Will Make That Airport Wait Go Faster https://travelerdreams.com/3-novels-which-will-make-that-airport-wait-go-faster/ Sat, 24 Aug 2024 16:43:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=27719 Is there anything worse than arriving at the airport with a sensible two hours to spare before your flight departs, only to hear an announcement that said flight is delayed? At moments like these, it can feel hard not to get frustrated or disheartened, but this is where some careful planning and preparation can come […]

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]]> Is there anything worse than arriving at the airport with a sensible two hours to spare before your flight departs, only to hear an announcement that said flight is delayed? At moments like these, it can feel hard not to get frustrated or disheartened, but this is where some careful planning and preparation can come in handy. Pack a few thrilling, suspenseful novels in your carry-on, and the time you spend waiting in the departures lounge will fly by. Here are three thrilling suggestions.

The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

Many people know the basic plot line of this novel thanks to the film starring Matt Damon, but reading it is a whole new experience. Highsmith expertly develops the tension and dread as her novel progresses, and it’s impossible to feel bored as Ripley involves himself in ever more complicated cons. With this novel in hand, even a delay of several hours will feel like a breeze.

The Shining by Stephen King

If your tastes veer more towards horror and the Gothic, then Stephen King’s most famous novel is for you. Again, it’s likely that most readers will come to The Shining with a sense of the plot thanks to Kubrick’s film—although it is worth noting that Kubrick changed many elements of the novel to fit his vision of the film, and King famously hated the resulting movie. Packed with tension, thrills, and suspense, you’ll not want to put this novel down once you start reading it.

My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier

The author of The Birds certainly knew a thing or two about gripping a reader with plots full of dread and suspense. What starts out as a potential love story quickly becomes something more dreadful and dangerous, as a young wealthy bachelor welcomes his guardian’s widow into his home. Filled with stunning descriptions of the beautiful Cornish countryside and coastline, this novel is wonderfully sad, poignant, and suspenseful.

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]]> These Novels Will Transport You Straight to Paris https://travelerdreams.com/these-novels-will-transport-you-straight-to-paris/ Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:55:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=22178 Paris has served as a source of inspiration for writers for centuries. Whether it’s the city’s rich history, unique culture, or renowned cuisine, we can’t say, but whatever it is has captivated writers and led them to make Paris the backdrop for countless novels and memoirs. Here are some of our favorite books that will […]

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]]> Paris has served as a source of inspiration for writers for centuries. Whether it’s the city’s rich history, unique culture, or renowned cuisine, we can’t say, but whatever it is has captivated writers and led them to make Paris the backdrop for countless novels and memoirs. Here are some of our favorite books that will have you feeling like you’re at a cafe in the middle of the City of Light—we recommend enjoying with some hot chocolate and a croissant. 

The Little Paris Bookshop

This novel by Nina George follows a broken-hearted bookseller as he embarks on a journey to find the literary soulmate he lost decades before. More than just a beautiful setting, the story shares a message about books and their power to help us heal.

The Sweet Life in Paris

Cookbook author and pastry chef David Lebovitz shares insights and observations in this funny and charming memoir about his experience moving to Paris, learning the ins and outs of French culture and cooking French cuisine. Don’t read this one while hungry.

The Paris Wife

Fans of historical fiction are sure to love The Paris Wife, a novel by Paula McLain about Ernest Hemingway’s first marriage to Hadley Richardson. The story is written from Hadley’s perspective and explores their relationship as they move to Paris and befriend other artists and writers of the time.

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