Local Life - Wigan - August 2020

Sun, sea and a satisfyingly
good read
Whether you want to live
vicariously or plan your
2021 holiday, add these
travel-inspired books to
your wish list…
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The Beach
Alex Garland
The Beach tells the tale of
backpacker Richard, who sets out
to find a fabled Thai island. What
he finds at first seems like a slice of
paradise, but as he soon discovers,
the community who call the island
home will stop at nothing to protect their secret.
This is not a light-hearted holiday read, but its
characters, story line and plot turns will stay with
you for a long time.
Lonely Planet’s
Where To Go
When
Sarah Baxter and Paul
Bloomingfield
If you’re looking ahead to
2021, but can’t decide where
to head to on holiday, this comprehensive guide to
360 destinations might help. It lists some of the best
places to travel to for every month of the year.
National
Geographic’s
Journeys of a
Lifetime
Various writers
From epic train journeys to boat
trips, cycle tours, hiking trails
and adrenaline-packed adventures, this book has
them all. It’s packed with stunning images of farflung
destinations, commentary from National
Geographic’s travel writers, and maps, practical
advice, insider tips and much more.
Microadventures:
Local Discoveries,
Great Escapes
Alastair Humphreys
If your finances are looking
rather lean at the moment, why
not plan a microadventure?
As the writer explains, a microadventure is “close to
home, cheap, simple, short and 100% guaranteed to
refresh your life.” You’ll find plenty of inspiration in
this book, from easy day outs to more challenging
trips that will push you out of your comfort zone.
The Summer Villa
Melissa Hill
Looking for a feel-good story about
friendship, romance and following
your dreams? You’ve found it. Kim,
Colette and Annie reunite several
years after they first met on holiday.
They’re together to celebrate Kim’s achievement at
transforming the crumbling Italian villa where they
first met. But as the story unfolds, it’s clear that they
are hiding secrets that could change everything.
Ainsley’s
Mediterranean
Cookbook
Ainsley Harriott
Bring a taste of the
Mediterranean to your own
home. The companion to his
recent ITV series, it includes recipes from Spain to
Jordan. You could soon be enjoying aromatic fish
pilaf; courgette, lemon and pecorino spaghetti;
garlic and chilli prawns; or spiced beef pitta pockets.