Far From The Madding Crowd (rural England): The descriptions of the lush countryside sound so peaceful and beautiful.
Memoirs of a Geisha (Kyoto): There is a lot of fair criticism to be leveled at this book, but it's definitely driven Western tourist interest in the geisha districts. I want to see the Shirakawa stream!
The White Tiger (India): I know, this book does not paint modern India in a flattering light or highlight anything that's appealing for a tourist, but he paints such a vivid picture of such excitement and life that it makes me want to see it for myself.
Crazy Rich Asians (Singapore): The book makes Singapore sound like a gorgeous place full of gorgeous homes and gorgeous people wearing gorgeous clothes. Besides the fear of being the ugly sore thumb, it sounds amazing.
Enchanted Islands (the Galapagos): The jungle, the wildlife, the blue water...I wouldn't want to be sent there to live like in the book, but I'd love to travel there!
Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil (Savannah): Majestic homes and tree-lined streets hiding dark secrets? Yes please.
The Descendants (Hawaii): Come on, who doesn't want to spend time in Hawaii?
The Secret History (New England college campuses): The ivy-covered grounds are made all the more lovely for seeing them through the eyes of our industrial California-transplant protagonist.
Snow Falling on Cedars (Washington state coast): The images painted of the lingering ocean fog, the trees, the peace of it all with the falling snow make it sound magical.
The Lords of Discipline (Charleston): Conroy's love for the aristocratic, secretive city makes it practically another principal character in the drama.
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Oh man - you definitely need to make it to Charleston! It's one of my favorite places in the US!
ReplyDeleteI had a friend in law school who'd lived there and talked all the time about how wonderful it was and I've wanted to visit ever since! Glad to hear it wasn't just her!
DeleteI just added Crazy Rich Asians to my TBR today! The movie looks like al sorts of fun so naturally I have to make sure to read the book first. Oh man, The Secret History totally made me want experience New England. That story is a favorite of mine. :)
ReplyDeleteI found the book a little too fluffy for my personal taste, but I think it'll make a delightful movie! And the only place I've ever been in the northeast is NYC but that doesn't count at all as New England and I just want to do a fall colors tour one of these days!
DeleteI almost added Crazy Rich Asians to my list as well--it's setting is so luxurious!
ReplyDeleteI want a chance to wear all the amazing clothes and jewelry they talk about too!
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