Holiday reads

I am lucky enough to be away on holiday. This left me pondering on what is the perfect holiday read. Obviously how many books to take depends on the duration of the holiday and what type very much depends on personal preference.

So... What do I have with me? I brought two books with me and acquired a third while away. No I didn't cheat. The third book, the new JK Rowling mystery written under the pseudonym of Robert Galbraith was purchased for me by my mother shortly after my resolution had been made but before she had been told about it. It is also now second hand as she has already read and enjoyed it - having not read any of the author's previous offerings. The first is a book called the Summer Wedding by Fiona Walker, which I started about a week ago. The second is a book called The House of God, which is the only book that has reduced my mother to tears of laughter. I'm intrigued to see if it has the same effect on me.

When I'm away I like to take slightly meatier books and more of them than I would anticipate reading while at home. However this can sometimes backfire as I acquired one of my all time favourite books while holidaying in America. It was meaty and enthralling and also deserves a post all of its' own at a later date. The downside was that I could tell you very little of the scenery that passed me by as I had my head firmly buried in the book. The other problem I have is that I inevitably overestimate how much literature I will get through and thus weigh my case down unnecessarily. The rise of the kindle and other e-readers is starting to negate this problem but that is for another debate.

On a day to day basis I tend to read chicklit (again a further post will follow) as I like the escapism it offers and I read mainly for relaxation as well as enjoyment. This particular trip will not afford me the luxury of tons of time, although I do have a long train journey to look forward to.

Holiday reads need to be tailored to the amount of time available and the taste of the reader. My own personal taste stretches to mystery and adventure while I'm on holiday as well as an indulgent romance. I'm looking forward to finishing my current book so expect a write up soon.

Happy Reading

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