Are you already planning your summer vacation? If so, don’t forget to reserve space in your suitcase for a good book. Here we bring you a selection of 7 must-see books to read in the summer. From thrillers that will keep you guessing to stories full of magic and fantasy, this list has something for everyone.
7 books to read in summer
1. Violeta, by Isabel Allende
This new novel by the acclaimed Chilean author tells the story of Violeta, a woman struggling to find her place in the world. Set in Civil War and post-war Spain, Violeta is a story of love, loss and hope.
This new novel by the acclaimed Chilean author tells the story of Violeta, a woman struggling to find her place in the world.
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2. Ripley’s Game, by Patricia Highsmith
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This classic psychological thriller will keep you on edge until the last page. Tom Ripley, an ambitious young man, becomes involved in a web of deception and murder when he tries to pass himself off as a millionaire.
This classic psychological thriller will keep you on edge until the last page.
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3. The shadow of the wind, by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
This gothic novel will transport you to post-war Barcelona. A young man named Daniel Sempere discovers a mysterious book called “The Shadow of the Wind” in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, a magical place full of labyrinths where thousands of forgotten books are hidden.
This gothic novel will transport you to post-war Barcelona.
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4. Wuthering Heights, by Emily Brontë
This classic English novel tells the passionate love story between Heathcliff and Cathy. Set in the desolate region of Yorkshire, Wuthering Heights is a story of love, hate and revenge.
This classic English novel tells the passionate love story between Heathcliff and Cathy.
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5. One Hundred Years of Solitude, by Gabriel García Márquez
This masterpiece of magical realism tells the story of the Buendía family over seven generations. Set in the fictional town of Macondo, One Hundred Years of Solitude is a story of love, loss and loneliness.
This masterpiece of magical realism tells the story of the Buendía family over seven generations.
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6. Love, women and life, by Mario Benedetti
This anthology brings together some of Benedetti’s most iconic poems about love, relationships, and the human condition. In his verses you will find deep and moving reflections on joy, sadness, passion, loneliness and other essential aspects of life. An ideal book to enjoy Benedetti’s lyrics and connect with his emotions.
This anthology brings together some of Benedetti’s most iconic poems about love, relationships, and the human condition.
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7. Spirited Away – by Hayao Miyazaki:
This story inspired by the classic, Oscar-winning Japanese film, tells the story of Chihiro, a 10-year-old girl who finds herself transported to a magical world full of spirits and fantastic creatures. Chihiro will have to work in a bathhouse for witches to free her parents and return to her world. A story full of adventure, friendship and bravery that you will love.
This Japanese animated film tells the story of Chihiro, a 10-year-old girl who finds herself transported to a magical world full of spirits and fantastic creatures.
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