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FAITHFULL Reading Guide:
The books we’re packing on vacation

A good book is the ultimate summer accessory. From stories to get lost in by the sea to pages made for slow afternoons in the shade, discover the titles we're packing for our next vacation.

For Barefoot Mornings

The Summer Book, by Tove Jansson

A gentle, beautifully observed story about a grandmother and granddaughter spending summer together on a tiny island. Through small moments and quiet conversations, it celebrates nature, curiosity and the simple rhythms of life.

Montauk by Max Frisch

A reflective novel set over a single weekend by the sea, where memory and the present quietly intertwine.

Through conversations and observations, Frisch explores love, regret, identity and the complicated ways we rewrite our own stories.

Speedboat by Renata Adler

Sharp, witty and unconventional, Speedboat pieces together the observations of a journalist navigating life in New York. Rather than following a traditional plot, it offers a brilliant collage of modern relationships, work and city life.

All That Life Can Afford by Emily Everett

A thoughtful novel about ambition, reinvention and the choices we make in pursuit of the life we imagine for ourselves. As relationships evolve and expectations shift, it becomes a story about discovering what truly

For Afternoons By The Sea

One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune

A heartfelt romance about returning to a place filled with memories and unexpectedly finding a new beginning. Blending lakeside nostalgia, family ties and a slow-burning love story, it's a warm escape into summer.

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Two writers with very different outlooks on love challenge each other to swap genres over one unforgettable summer. Funny, romantic and surprisingly heartfelt, it's as much about healing and second chances as it is about falling in love.

Slow Days, Fast Company by Eve Babitz

A collection of stories capturing the people, places and pleasures of Los Angeles in the 1970s. From long lunches and late nights to romance and days in the sun, it's a witty and nostalgic glimpse into life in the city.

The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy

A lively coming-of-age story following a young American in Paris as she throws herself into a life of romance, parties and adventure. Funny and charming, it captures the freedom and excitement of being young and finding your way in a new city.

For After Sunset

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Emily Henry blends romance, humour and emotional depth in a story about people searching for connection while confronting the lives they've built. It's a hopeful reminder that love often arrives alongside personal growth.

Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer

Set around a glamorous villa, this novel explores ambition, friendship and the people we become while searching for somewhere to belong. Witty and observant, it balances humour with thoughtful reflections on identity.

Bonjour Tristesse by Françoise Sagan

Set over one summer on the French Riviera, a young woman's carefree days of sun, swimming and romance take an unexpected turn. A short, transportive story about love, jealousy and the complications that can lie beneath an idyllic summer.

A Theatre for Dreamers by Polly Samson

A transportive story set on the Greek island of Hydra in the 1960s, where artists, writers and dreamers gather in search of a different way of life. Filled with sun-soaked days, creativity and complicated relationships, it captures the romance of an endless Mediterranean summer.

For The Journey Home

The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo

An expansive family drama following four adult sisters whose lives are shaped by the enduring influence of their parents' marriage. Tender, messy and deeply human, it explores love, loyalty and the complexities of family over generations.

LA Weather by María Amparo Escandón

Set in Los Angeles during an unusually turbulent season, this family saga explores cultural identity, sibling relationships and the unexpected ways people come together in times of uncertainty. Rich with warmth, humour and heart.

The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson

A witty contemporary novel about family dynamics, reinvention and the quiet dramas of everyday life. With sharp observations and relatable characters, it finds humour and heart in life's ordinary moments.

All In by Claire Powell

A contemporary story about taking risks in love, friendship and life. As its characters navigate uncertainty and opportunity, it celebrates the courage it takes to commit fully to the people and futures we choose.

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