When thinking of summer, one thing may come to mind: books. Reading is one of those activities which, neglected due to too many commitments in the rest of the year, tends to return to our habits throughout the relaxing weeks of summer. Romance novels, detective stories, thrillers, amazing classics and even comics: there are so many choices even if in recent years literature has found a huge rival, mainly the TV series. By binge watching a TV series, we’re taking a lot of time out of reading. But, here are some recommendations for amazing books similar to series that you’ll want to read ASAP.
If you love Emily in Paris
If you are searching for self-confident, original, independent and slightly cooky women in a TV series, similar to Emily in Paris, why not look for the same in a novel? Try for example with Nell, the protagonist of Paris for One by Jojo Moyes. Tricked into going to Paris alone by her boyfriend, she finds a new independent and adventurous version of herself.
If you love Bridgerton
Bridgerton, the love story set in Regency-era London, has already begun filming for a third season. If you just can’t wait for the new episodes, indulge yourself with a classic: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. The book takes place in the United Kingdom in the 19th century and follows the heated relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, a rich aristocrat.
If you love CSI
In the summer, take a break from an episode of CSI or the latest true crime series and bring your passion for crime to print. Luckily Dann McDorman brings us West Heart Kill, which presents us the case involving private detective Adam McAnnis. Compelling and creepy, the detective joins an old college friend for the weekend at an exclusive club in upstate New York, and finds himself among not-so-friendly strangers. Soon one body is found, and then two others.
If you love Yellowjackets
Are you obsessed with Yellowjackets? Do you love shows that are suspended between boundless water surfaces and equally boundless mysteries? One title that might be up your alley: Stranded by Sarah Goodwin. Stranded tells of a group of strangers that arrive on a remote island, ready for a challenge: to live there for a year without contact with the outside world. Twelve months later, nobody arrives to take them home.
If you love House of the Dragon
No need to deny it, we are in the era of fantasy series. Everything that makes our minds flee the farthest, into enchanted realms or more or less dystopian worlds, excites us and saves us. So, if you want to be prepared for the arrival for the next cult series, such as House of the Dragon, review the novel from which it is based, Fire and Blood by George RR Martin.
Reading expands your mind and it’s always more fun to read in the summer. So why not pick up a good book to read instead of clicking on another TV show for the millionth time?
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