Whether your flight’s delayed, your kindle is out of battery or you just want a good book to pass the time or get lost in when you finally get on your holiday, the airport bookshop has your back.
But where to begin?
We’ve rounded up some of the best airport reads you’re guaranteed to find no matter where you are. Some of these have sold millions of copies – when you get stuck into the first chapter you’ll soon realise why.
1.Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Stieg Larrson
This book has sold over 20 million copies, surely they can’t all be wrong? An intense and sometimes graphic thriller, you won’t be able to put this one down. Even better, it’s a series so you’ll have plenty to go onto when you turn the last page.
2. Big Little Lies, Liane Moriarty
Not sure what the big fuss was with the series? Read the book about the suburban thriller that’s captivated millions. And if you’ve already read it, try some of her other titles such as The Husband’s Secret; Truly, Madly, Guilty or What Alice Forgot.
3. A Game of Thrones, George R R Martin
Whether you’ve watched the epic TV series or not, the books are a treat downing in gold nuggets of detail that will have you going “ohhh!” all read long. Again, there are several books in the series and each doubles as a door stop so you won’t be left without.
4. The Mummy Bloggers, Holly Wainwright
Look, we might be biased, because the author is the Head Of Content here at Mamamia, but still, this book has HOLIDAY READ stamped all over it. The plot follows three very different women who are writing online – one is a picture-perfect Pinterest mum, one a crunchy anti-vaxxer who’s moved to the country and the other is a frazzled working parent who’s barely holding onto sanity. When all three of them a nominated for an award with a hefty cash prize, their connected lives begin to unravel and the lies they tell their followers to stay on top get bigger, and bigger. Funny, sharp and full of commentary about the impact social media has on all of our lives, The Mummy Bloggers goes really well with a poolside cocktail. Disclaimer: The Mummy Bloggers is a new release. Has not sold 20 million copies. But hey, you never know…
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Top Comments
The best book I ever bought at the airport was The Templar Legacy, by Steve Berry. Similar style to Dan Brown, but I found it easier to read. I've also gone out and read the rest of his books, too. Best part is, he releases a new book at least once a year, which is great for an impatient reader like me!