Best Books for Long Haul Flights
With summer in full swing, you may find yourself doing a lot of traveling. Whether its visiting family or friends in familiar destinations or to a new local, a long airplane ride may be in your future. A long haul flight is considered to be a direct or non-stop flight of 6 hours or more over a long distance. Queue to the long awaited trips to London, Paris or Tokyo!
Now, there are plenty of things you can do on these long flights - sleep, video games, work, meet a new friend, etc. to keep you from getting bored. But as a book lover, reading is perfect activity for long trips. Nothing like getting lost in a book while your zooming through the air at over 600 mph. So, I’ve curated the perfect book list for your next long haul flight. With page-turning mysteries, fantasy books, slow burn thrillers, and so much more there’s a little something for everyone. The hardest part is picking one….or two….or maybe three books. Happy reading!
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
At over 800 pages, this medium-paced fantasy will take you on an epic quest with a strong female lead in a complex world why she explores her identity and power.
The Searcher by Tana French
At almost 500 pages, this tense slow burn detective novel set in Ireland will have you guessing ‘whodunit’ until the very end.
The Stranger Upstairs by Lisa M. Matlin
If you looking for a shorter read that will give you chills and thrills, then this fast-paced psychological horror novel is the perfect. Just make sure keep in ‘touch’ with reality….
The House of Eve by Sadeq
History lover? This emotional historical fiction novel will stay with you way after your done reading it. With stories of family drama and the strong women who navigate them, your sure to walk away with a stronger sense of identity.
One Year of Ugly by Caroline Mackenzie
Laughter is the best medicine, especially for this family as you explore the immigrant experience, cultural identity, and the power of love.
The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo
Magical realism, mystery, and Chinese folklore are all intertwined in this novel that explores one woman’s coming-of-age story.
