The very best books to take on your honeymoon
Whether you’re heading off following your wedding for a romantic Italian city break, checking in for an adventurous African Safari or hot-footing it to a slice of Maldivian paradise for the week, every honeymoon requires a stack of page-turning books (and a large bottle of Whispering Angel, obv).
Looking for a gripping ‘whodunit’ thriller to race through on the beach? A thought-provoking biography to dive into at the end of the day? A satisfying hit of chick-lit? Whatever your preference, we’ve got you covered.
All you need to do is decide which ones to take. We say the more the merrier - sure, you may end up with crippling overweight luggage fees, but who cares when it’s the trip of a lifetime?
The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda
£16.65, Amazon
Author: Megan Miranda
This thrilling story about two friends who are inseparable until one of them is found dead will leave you on the edge-of-your-seat clutching onto your hubby for dear life. It was also Reese Witherspoon’s August 2019 book club pick of the month which means it’s guaranteed to be a winner.
The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai
£8.46, Amazon
Author: Alisha Rai
Alisha takes a deep dive into modern love in this romance fiction about the creator of a dating app who is particularly cautious about her own love life. When she hits it off with a footballer to then discover he’s runs a rival dating app, she has to find a balance between the bedroom and the boardroom. It is a relevant account of the modern woman and the vulnerabilities we’ll all be able to relate to.
Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino
£11.75, Amazon
Author: Jia Tolentino
Jia’s brilliant collection of contemporary essays deep dive into modern culture, from feminism and scam culture to reality television and religion. They are insightful, informative and will encourage excellent dinner table conversation.
The Holiday by T.M Logan
£5.96, Amazon
Author: T.M Logan
For all you crime book addicts out there (so all of us then), this is the must-read thriller of the summer. When three families hire a villa in Provence, Kate suspects her husband is having an affair with one of the other women. As she gets closer to the truth, Kate realises the stakes are far higher than she ever imagined. It’s gripping, creepy and will keep you guessing - just don’t read too much into the plotline considering you’re a newlywed.
Becoming by Michelle Obama
£13, Amazon
Author: Michelle Obama
If you’ve not already devoured Michelle Obama’s autobiography, then you really ought to get on with it. The timeless memoir, stretching from her upbringing in Chicago to her role as the first African American First Lady of the United States is an inspiring, moving and thought-provoking story to carry you into the early days of married life with newfound motivation.
Expectation by Anna Hope
£9.41, Amazon
Author: Anna Hope
It’s been hailed the Normal People of female friendship - and for good reason. Anna Hope’s story about three young Londoners who fear they’ve failed to live up to their own expectations explores the very topical question: what makes a meaningful life?
