Having a good book on the go is an essential part of a holiday for many Brits, especially if you’re setting off in a caravan or motorhome.
Many of us have more time to read while away than during our busy everyday lives and if the weather isn’t cooperating, curling up in your leisure vehicle with a compelling book is time well spent.
So, what makes a good book to take on a caravan holiday? Some people like weighty tomes they can get lost in, while others prefer shorter novels they know they’ll finish before it’s time to return home.
The Works has analysed the top trending and best selling fiction books of the last 12 months to help us see which books might be appropriate for your next touring trip.
Two to four-hour reads
If you’re looking for a book to read in its entirety during a wet afternoon in your caravan, then The Works recommends First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston, Clear by Carys Davies or A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas.
The list also contains a number of short story collections, which take less than four hours to read in their entirety.
These types of books are great to keep in your caravan, as you can pick them up whenever you’ve got some free time without the daunting task of having to complete a whole novel.
Among those recommended are Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber, After A Dance by Bridget O’Connor and Julia Armfield’s Salt Slow.
Four to six-hour reads
For something a bit meatier, choose a thriller from the list of longer books, like Jeneva Rose’s Home is Where The Bodies Are or Frieda McFadden’s One By One.
If that’s not your vibe, then you could opt for the romantic novel Night Shift by Annie Crown, which can be completed in less than five hours by an average reader.
Further suggestions include Green Frog by Gina Chung, Hiromi Kawakami’s I Won’t Let You Go and One By One by Freida McFadden.
Six to eight-hour reads
Caravanners whose main priority is getting stuck into their reading material might want to see what all the hype is about with the big BookTok trend that is Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors.
Alternatively, reach for You Are Here, the latest novel from David Nicholls, who wrote the hugely popular One Day.
Eight to 14-hour reads
If the weather forecast is for relentless rain or you’re simply a voracious reader, head to the nearest bookshop to your caravan site and pick up something longer.
Elsie Silver’s Powerless can be read in around eight hours, while Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros will keep you entertained for nearly 12 hours.
The longest novel on the list is House of Flame and Shadow, another offering by Sarah J Maas, which is sure to enthral fantasy fans.
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