What books do you read for escape? In today’s post, I will share a few destinations for your escape consideration.

10 Read For Escape Recommendations

What is an Escapist Read? I think about Escapist Reads the way I think about Beach Reads. Any book you read at the beach or by the pool is a beach or pool read. Any book you read during the summer is a summer read. I don’t read according to seasons, and you are as likely to find me reading a Christmas book in July as in December.

Likewise, any book I read to escape the challenges of my daily life is an escapist read. In fact, all books are escapist reads for me! Some are more escapist than others and are usually “low stakes” reads. They are not heavy reads in content or structure. I usually select a book that is easy reading (light women’s fiction, quirky characters, entertaining nonfiction essays, etc.). For escapist reads, I love to be entertained, relaxed, and not emotionally stressed when i truly read to escape.

I think anything can be an escapist read, and escapist reads are as varied as the readers. who read them.

What types of reads do you look for when choosing an escapist read?

I’m linking up today with That Artsy Reader Girl for Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Books to Read For Escape.

***Titles are linked to my reviews when available. This post contains Amazon affiliate links.

(In no particular order)

Escape To…

Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliot

Escape to Vermont with a tried-and-true rom-com premise, witty banter, and holiday vibes.

Sipsworth by Simon Van Buouy

Escape into a unique premise and a heartfelt story, lovingly told.

The Christmas Inn by Pamela Kelley

Escape to a quaint Cape Cod inn with comfort food, delicious cookies, and a crackling fire compliments of the gracious owners. Included: multi-generational friendship and sweet romance.

Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan

Escape to rom-com with this light, engaging, and thoughtful beach-bag-approved sweet romance.

The Uncharted Flight of Olivia West by Sara Ackerman

Escape to the skies with Olivia as she participates in the Dole Air Race from California to Hawaii in 1927.

The Ladies Rewrite the Rules by Suzanne Allain

Escape to England in this lighthearted and entertaining regency romance in which some feisty ladies rewrite society’s rules and outwit the men.

A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga

Escape to Mars with Resilience and Friendship in this poignant and page-turning middle grade story.

Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee

Escape to the world of design with inspiring nonfiction.

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Escape to a high-stakes outer space mission with Ryland and Rocky (IYKYK).

The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal

Escape to India with three lively and very different sisters who are on a mission to honor their mother’s last wishes (poignant themes).

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QOTD:

What do you reach for in an escapist read?

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