This was a new idea for me. A bookcation? It seems simple enough. A vacation in which all you do is read books. The beauty of a bookcation is you can make it whatever you want. You can read whatever you want, for as long as you want and you can read any where you want. Sounds like my kind of vacation. A bookcation is not just for grown ups, children can participate as well. You can open a whole new world of books to children with some of these ideas.
Themes
One idea might be to read books with one particular theme. For me this would be the summer beach read. These are usually light reading, usually a rom-com or women’s fiction. One author that I enjoy is Elin Hildenbrand whose books are usually located at beachy resorts on the East Coast. Emily Henry and Jennifer Weiner are other good options. Or maybe you enjoy a good mystery or a good detective book from James Patterson or David Balducci. Just pick a theme or peruse the bookstore or your local library for some ideas. You’ll be amazed at the number of books you will find.
Location
Read books that take place in a certain location. For example, the Olympics are taking place in Paris, France. If you’ve never been to Paris, you can immerse yourself in all things French. You can read a historical fiction book that takes place in Paris. Read books by French authors like Nina George (The Little Paris Bookshop) Or maybe you prefer to spend a summer checking out books about Maine or South Carolina without ever leaving your town.
Genre
Read books around a certain genre. Science Fiction, Thriller, Fantasy Fiction, True Crime or Horror are just a few ideas to explore. Maybe you prefer reading memoirs and biographies. Let’s not forget fairy tales and children’s literature. You can pick one genre or you can make a list of genres you would like to try and sample books from each of the different genres.
Places to Read
Read in a different setting every day. On day one, go to a bookstore to read. Day two, head to park, pack a lunch and set out a blanket under a tree for your reading session. On day three, go to the library. Day four, head the nearest coffee shop. On day five, head to the beach or pool. Try visiting a different place every day during your bookcation. Even if you’re close to home, you can still feel like you’re getting away from it all by visiting a new place every day.
Discover a New Author
It is easy to get comfortable with a handful of your favorite authors. But it can be exciting to find a new author and start enjoying their books. You can stop by the library or local bookstore and ask for some recommendations. You can also ask friends for suggestions. I have a list of new authors just from asking friends.
Make reading a social thing
Join a book club or start one with some friends. Or go on social media and join a reader group. Swap books with a friend, colleague or family member. Another idea is to join a Silent Book Club. At a Silent Book Club there is no assigned reading. members gather in restaurants, cafés, bookstores, libraries, and online to read together in quiet camaraderie. All readers are welcome—ebooks or audiobooks, or paperback books. There is even time to share what you are reading with others. If you are interested you can search for a Silent Book Club here.
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