Is your trait of being an avid reader makes you stop at the nearest book stall while traveling? Or do you count yourself among the people who pack their next read before itinerary?
Well! That’s an obvious behavior of a traveler-cum-bookworm. For a vacationer, the book is a rescue from monotony during a long journey, especially while traveling solo. It takes the reader into a different world of imaginations, stories, and philosophies.
Here’s a list of 7 literary pieces that has a dint of travel along with some heart-touching stories, impressions of nature, amazing experiences and lots of lessons to be stored for life:
1. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Set up in Afghanistan, 1975, The Kite Runner shows how a twelve-year-old boy Amir loses his friend Hassan, who is also his servant. Their friendship was shattered amidst the political and religious turmoil. Amir’s family was forced to leave for America. One day, Amir plans to return to Afghanistan to recover all that he missed, which unfortunately he cannot retrieve.
2. The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
The God of Small Things is a story about the childhood experiences of non-identical twins, Rahel and Esthappen, set up in the south state Kerala. It exhibits how small things change people’s behavior which further affects other people too. A significant literary piece in the current era.
3. Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
Based on realistic events, Shantaram is based on the life of an Australian drug addict and bank robber, who flees to India and endeavors to adjust in the chaotic and busy life of Bombay. Later, he ends up in a prison in Afghanistan, from where he works for the dons of Mumbai.
4. Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
This might give you travel goals. A non-fiction story, Into the Wild is based on Christopher McCandless’s life expedition. A young man, from a wealthy family, abandoned his assets and donated all his money and traveled to Alaska through free rides, and indulged in exploring nature.
5. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
A Thousand Splendid Suns is another piece of excellence from Khaled Hosseini. Here, he highlights about a 15-year-old girl Mariam who is forced to marry Rasheed. Nearly 20 years later, a bond of friendship develops between Mariam and teenager Laila, who is also forced to marry Rasheed.
6. The Secret Life of Backpackers by Barry Divola
In this book, Barry Divola has shared his experience starting his expedition from Bondi to Byron Bay, Fraser Island, Hervey Bay, Airlie Beach and Cairns. The facilities provided to him was similar to the benefits enjoyed by youngsters. He has visualized his country from the view of hikers.
7. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
A light read for the way, To Kill a Mockingbird deals with drama, emotions, and the existence of love between family members. It deals with various issues including racial discrimination and rape.
So, what’s your next travel read?
