7 Books for a Vacation State of Mind

As Summer sadly begins to wind down, I still feel like I haven’t had nearly enough “vacation” time. The season has absolutely flown by and I’m so sad about it. Our mini moon was a fantastic escape in May but even that feels like it was so long ago! But in thinking about that trip, the greatest thing I realized was that it was state of mind that shifted.

Vacation is a state of mind. It’s when you’re most relaxed and able to full let your mind rest. That is the magic of vacation and I think why we crave it so much. As someone who rarely sits still, time off from work is so important to me.

I’ve rounded up some of the books that capture the feeling of vacation. The travel, new places, falling into another version of yourself that only comes out while on vacation.

People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry—I mean, it’s in the title. I really think this book was so well done as a contemporary romance. Plus, it takes you all over the world!

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren—A classic. Impossible not to include this book! Jet off to Hawaii in this enemies to lovers romance,

The Truth About Happily Ever After by Karole Cozzo—The perfect book for Disney lovers and fans of New Adult romance.

Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau—This book just feels like Summer as a teen. A young ballerina spending the summer in Paris!

It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey—A recent favorite that exudes summer! A sweet and steamy romance set in the Pacific Northwest.

The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther—Another recent favorite set on Martha’s Vineyard. I loved that it took the teenagers seriously.

The Guncle by Steven Rowley—One of my favorites of the year! This book is set in Palm Springs and is full of heart.

What are the books that make you feel like you’re on vacation?