Sometimes I need to escape, I imagine we all do from time to time. Escaping can come in many forms: trips, hikes, walks, eating out, watching a movie, etc. For me, there’s nothing quite like escaping into the pages of good book. I read alot about subjects that interest me but when I want to escape I want something fun and easy. I don’t necessarily want great literature. I do want books with interesting characters and fun plot lines that draw me and allow me to forget the word I’m living in and escape to a completely different place and time.
I hit the library often when I’m looking for an escape, but I do keep a few of my most favorites on hand for those days when I need an escape, right quick. Here’s a few suggestions for those of you looking for a quick escape:
- The entire Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich is a great escape. The characters pull you in immediately, the story lines are over-the-top but believable in the Stephanie Plum world. You won’t regret the time you spend in the pages of these books and they are quick reads. In fact, I’m willing to bet that you’ll get hooked and be reserving the next book at the library before it comes out.
- Indian Creek Chronicles by Pete Fromm – A true story about a college student who signs up to live in a canvas wall tent for 7 months in the winter in Idaho. It’s a great read that allows you to escape into the solitude of wilderness and feel the all the emotions from fear and loneliness to wonder and excitement.
- The Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder – Ok, you’re all grown up now, but trust me this series isn’t for kids only. In fact, if you read these books as a child, I suggest you read them again and be amazed all over again. The different perspectives from child reader to adult reader who understands what running a home and feeding a family is about makes re-reading them well worth your time.
- Even Cowgirls Get the Blues by Tom Robbins – Its impossible to avoid escaping when your follow the main character on her hitchhiking adventures through some very amazing characters.
- The Poisonwood Bible and/or Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver – I admit that it took me a while to get into the Poisonwood Bible, but once I did there was no turning back, in fact I still wonder about the characters in that book. I never wanted it too end. The prodigal summer allows you to escape into the woods and hearts of simple folks living an amazingly intertwined life.
Seeing as I’m always looking for the next great book and liking to keep a good escape at hand, do tell – what books do you recommend for escapism?
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