Who else enjoys exploring vacation destinations through historical fiction? Whether it's a local getaway or a river cruise on the Danube, my anticipation and memories have been greatly enhanced by learning about the people, places, and experiences that make every destination a personal journey.
I recently discovered TripFiction, a fantastic resource designed to help you find the perfect combination of book and destination from their extensive database.
Using their free and easy tool, I searched for the right match for an upcoming trip to Los Angeles and San Diego. I discovered The Beautiful Strangers by Camille Di Maio and am excited to visit the Hotel Coronado, renowned for its grandeur and famous ghost. Some of my favorite vacation destination reads have taken me as far away as Budapest, Vienna, and Paris, and as close as Cape Cod, Charleston, Maine, Newport and New York City.
Some of my favorites:
Budapest & Vienna:
The Accidental Empress by Allison Pataki
Sisi by Allison Pataki
Stolen Beauty by Laurie Lico Albanese
Paris & France:
Claude & Camille by Stephanie Cowell
From a Paris Balcony by Ella Carey
The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher
The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
Cape Cod, MA:
The Summer I Met Jack by Michelle Gable
Charleston, SC:
The Dress Shop on King Street by Ashley Clark
York, ME:
A Family Beach House by Holly Chamberlin
Newport, RI
The Lost Summers of Newport by Beatriz Williams
New York City
The City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney
San Diego, CA
The Beautiful Stranger by Camille Di Maio
What are your favorites?
Happy reading through an author's eyes, whether you or armchair traveling or packing a suitcase!
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When I’m not reading... I’m writing, promoting my debut novel, researching my next book, reading to our grandsons, sharing bookish thoughts on social media, and piecing together jigsaw puzzles—usually with a book theme.
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Read On!
Victoria
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Absolutely over the moon to have you featue our website. Choosing novels set in a specific locale can be wonderfully informative. Thank you!