Adventure Awaits: Must-Read Books for Armchair Travelers

Ready to embark on an unforgettable journey without leaving your living room? From the rolling hills of England to the rugged landscapes of Alaska, these books are perfect for those who love to travel through the pages of a good story. Let your next adventure begin!

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After the Ocean by Lauren E. Rico

A painful unsolved mystery resurfaces after decades of confusion, sending one woman and her daughters on a journey of redemption in this emotional story about intergenerational trauma, family, and the beauty of Puerto Rico for fans of Nina LaCour, Xochitl Gonzalez, Elizabeth Acevedo, Jodi Picoult, Celeste Ng, and Julia Alvarez.

Armchair Travel-2 <b><i>Murder In an Irish Village</i> by Carlene O'Connor </b>

Murder in an Irish Village by Carlene O’Connor

Bestselling author Carlene O’Connor’s first novel in the acclaimed Irish Village Mystery series is now available in trade paperback! Siobhán O’Sullivan lives in a quaint village on the Emerald Isle that’s a pure drop of heaven, until murder changes everyone’s luck for the worse.

Armchair Travel-3 <b><i>The Case of the Missing Maid</i> by Rob Osler </b>

The Case of the Missing Maid by Rob Osler

The acclaimed author of the Anthony, Agatha, Macavity, and Lefty Award-nominated Devil’s Chew Toy delights with the first in a new historical mystery series set in turn-of-the-19th-century Chicago, as America is entering its Progressive Era and Harriet Morrow, a bike-riding, trousers-wearing lesbian, has just begun her new job as the first female detective at the Windy City’s Prescott Agency.

Armchair Travel-4 <b><i>The Resurrectionist</i> by A. Rae Dunlap</b>

The Resurrectionist by A. Rae Dunlap

In the tradition of The Alienist and Anatomy: A Love Story, this novel is a decadently macabre, dark and twisty gothic debut set in 19th-century Scotland – when real-life serial killers Burke and Hare terrorized the streets of Edinburgh – as a young medical student is lured into the illicit underworld of body snatching. Historical fiction, true crime, and dark academia intertwine in a harrowing tale of murder, greed, and the grisly origins of modern medicine.

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A Lethal Walk in Lakeland by Nicholas George

Former San Diego detective Rick “Chase” Chasen has found a welcome change of pace on walking tours in the British countryside. But England’s green and pleasant land can hide all kinds of surprises-including murder.

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My Funny Demon Valentine: Deluxe Limited Edition by Aurora Ascher

The sizzling chemistry of Brynne Weaver and laugh-out-loud humor of Kimberly Lemming meet Jenna Levine and Jeneane O’Riley’s fresh spin on paranormal tropes in this wickedly funny, warm-hearted demon romance with just the right amount of spice from the bestselling author of Sanctuary of Shadow.

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Eleanor and the Cold War by Ellen Yardley

For fans of Colleen Cambridge, S.K. Golden, Jacqueline Winspear, and Ashley Weaver comes a captivating 1950s Cold War mystery debut. In the shadow of post-World War II tensions, Kay Thompson-Eleanor Roosevelt’s devoted secretary-must navigate a web of intrigue to uncover the dark truth behind a transatlantic murder. Can she unravel the mystery before it’s too late?

Armchair Travel-8 Deadly Crush

Deadly Crush by Maddie Day

It’s the beginning of a new year, and for widowed single mom and recent L.A. transplant to California wine country, Cece Barton, that means green hillsides, flowing streams from winter rains, pruned vineyards-and a murder to solve…

Armchair Travel-9 <b><i>Breakneck</i> by Marc Cameron</b>

Breakneck by Marc Cameron

A train ride through the austere beauty of Alaska’s icy wilderness becomes a harrowing fight for survival at the Gateway to the Arctic in the thrilling new Arliss Cutter adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of TOM CLANCY POWER AND EMPIRE.

Armchair Travel-10 Murder in the Italian Cafe

Murder in an Italian Café by Michael Falco

Set in beautiful Positano, Italy, the latest novel in a cozy mystery series featuring a widowed B&B owner who discovers a body in one of her bedrooms before opening day! Perfect for fans of Mario Giordano and Lorenzo Carcaterra!

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Trouble Is Brewing by Vicki Delany

In bestselling author Vicki Delany’s latest Tea by the Sea Mystery, Lily Roberts’s Cape Cod tearoom is hosting a bridal shower-until a gruesome gift sends the guest of honor running in fear

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Best, First, and Last by Amy T. Matthews

Three generations of women set out to heal their broken hearts on a grand adventure of hiking the Incan Trail to Machu Picchu in this stirring, spirited, and ultimately joyful journey of love and self discovery for fans of Rebecca Serle and Josie Silver.

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The Queen of the Valley by Lorena Hughes

Against the backdrop of Colombia’s lush, yet wounded beauty in the wake of the 1925 Cali earthquake, this riveting novel by the award-winning Ecuadorian American author of The Spanish Daughter plunges three strangers – a photographer, a young Spanish chocolatier in disguise, and a Palestinian-Colombian nun – into a perilous search for the missing owner of a coveted hacienda amidst an emerging cholera epidemic.

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Intrigue in Istanbul by Erica Ruth Neubauer

In Agatha Award-winning author Erica Ruth Neubauer’s fourth wanderlust-inspiring historical mystery, it’s 1926 and the adventures of vibrant, young American widow Jane Wunderly send her to Istanbul, Turkey, where the search for her archeologist father unravels secrets tied to a mysterious relic from the Ottoman Empire.

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Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura

Seven students discover unexpected common ground in this enchanting Japanese bestseller, woven with gentle fantasy and profound compassion. Lonely Castle in the Mirror is a captivating, heartwarming tale that explores the surprising rewards of embracing human connection.

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North Is the Night: Deluxe Limited Edition by Emily Rath

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Two bold young women defy the gods and mortals, living and dead, in this darkly mythical, Finnish folklore-inspired romantasy duology. Perfect for readers of T. Kingfisher’s Nettle & Bone, Danielle L. Jensen, Thea Guanzon, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec.

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Reasonable Adults by Robin Lefler

At a crossroads both personally and professionally, a newly single, thirty-something marketing exec takes a chance on a too-good-to-true winter job at an exclusive artists’ retreat in the wilds of Canada – only to find out she’s way in over her head – in this sharply written, relatable, and hilarious debut novel.