I’m in the mood to escape reality for a little while, but given the current circumstances we find ourselves living in, I’m not going very far. Instead of hopping on a plane (not wise with the rising Covid numbers) or planning a future vacation (delayed gratification only satisfies me for so long), I’m escaping via books. I’m looking for fiction with appealing settings or nonfiction books by people who have moved to new countries. And if their book provides details about local culture, flora and fauna, and food, so much the better. Here’s what I’m reading right now.
The Peach Keeper by Sara Addison Allen
Plum, Courgette and Green Bean Tart by Lisa Rose Wright
The Beekeeper’s Promise by Fiona Valpy
Books read to date in 2020: 52
These all look good. Have you read Chris Stewert´s Driving Over Lemons? It´s so good. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/398080.Driving_Over_Lemons
I haven’t read it, Darlene, and I’ll definitely look for it. Thanks for the suggestion!
For me, much of the joy of reading is definitely about escaping reality! Have you ever read “One Thousand Days in Venice” by Marlena del Basi? I read it several years ago before I went to Venice. It’s a love story but all about a different culture and the food….. sigh.
I love recommendations, Debra, so thanks for the suggestion. I’ll definitely check it out!