Six Great Holiday Reads You Need This Year

A Novel Love Story
Ashley Poston
Eileen Merriweather loves nothing more than a happily-ever-after, spending her days in the comforting safety of her romance books, and what’s not to love? Imaginary men can’t leave you at the altar, can’t break your heart or leave you desperate and alone. But when her car breaks down unexpectedly Eileen finds herself stuck in a small town that feels like it’s straight out of a novel… because it is.

You and Me on Vacation
Emily Henry
An impromptu shared car ride from the airport sparks a lifelong friendship between Poppy and Alex, two people who could not be more different yet have spent one week together on holiday each year for 12 summers. But something has changed, and now the pair no longer speak. When Poppy asks Alex to join her for one last trip, can she salvage what they had, or is all truly lost?

Good Material
Dolly Alderton
Reeling from the sudden ending of his relationship with the only woman he’s ever loved, Andy doesn’t even know where to start. From a failing career to living out of a suitcase in his friend’s spare room, shouldn’t he have this all figured out by now? As he tries to solve the mystery of his unraveling life, Andy has a lot to learn, not least his ex-girlfriend’s take on exactly what went wrong.

The Continental Affair
Christine Mangan
This fast-paced, romantic caper across Europe follows Louise, a mysterious woman who is running from everything: her home, the victims of her recent heist, and the man they have sent to track her down. Enter Henri, a troubled man with his own past to escape who will stop at nothing to apprehend Louise – but can either of them truly know what they’ve gotten themselves into?

The Odyssey
Lara Williams
Wickedly funny, this novel follows Ingrid, an employee on an enormous luxury cruise liner who does everything she can to distract herself from thinking about the life she left behind. One fateful day, Ingrid is selected for a mentorship programme with the ship’s captain and lifestyle guru who will push her past every last one of her limits. But how far is too far?

I’m Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself
Glynnis Macnicol
After spending a punishing 16 months in isolation during the pandemic, Glynnis takes matters into her own hands to escape her life by moving to Paris in search of self-indulgent pleasure. What follows is a wild ride of radical enjoyment filled with friendship, food and love as Glynnis takes back her life piece at a time.