6 Books That Will Make You Want to Start Packing
The mere thought of the summer sun in the dead of winter is enough to trigger nearly forty percent of us to plan a warm weather escape. As you countdown the days, cozy up to the fireplace and crack open one of these provocative books that will make you feel as if you’re already here.
Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Savor this literary classic slowly to fully experience Lindbergh’s meditations drawn from shells gathered along the shore. Her thoughts on work, relationships, solitude, balance and contentment are interwoven with the swirls and patterns on her seaside treasures. By recording her thoughts during brief escapes from everyday demands, she helps readers find a space for contemplation and creativity in their own lives. This book will be a comfortable old friend that earns it’s place in your collection as one you’ll go back to when you long for reminders of a slower pace.
A Grain of Sand: Nature’s Secret Wonder by Gary Greenberg
You will never look at sand the same way again! Each microscopic grain consists of millions of years of biological and geological history. Using three-dimensional microphotography that magnifies 300 times, Dr. Greenberg reveals a wonderful world in each grain of sand. From the star-shaped sand of Japan to the volcanic green olivine of Hawaii to the marble grains of Greece, discover the diversity of sand on remote beaches around the globe. You won’t believe what tiny treasures are right beneath your feet.
Beach Wisdom: Life Lessons From The Ocean by Elizabeth Cogswell Baskin
A beautifully designed keepsake book, it is small in size and large on enlightenment. Turn to any page and absorb a few simple words of wisdom paralleled with inspiring photos that transport your soul and mind directly to the beach. Forget your daily worries and reconnect with your inner self by pondering the philosophy of trust, joy, abundance and common sense. Then pass along to a friend or give as the perfect gift to a fellow beach lover.
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure, pirates and the open sea! Written in 1883, this timeless classic will take you on an adventure of a young boy who learns of the whereabouts of a buried treasure from old sailor staying at his mother’s inn. He sets out to find it, however Long John Silver is crewing the ship and he plans to take it for himself. Mayhem ensues. Treasure Island is an uncomplicated read for all ages.
Seashells by Josie Iselin
Seashells are powerful reminders of people and places. For collectors, studying their intricate patterns and symmetries are fascinating. Iselin is a photographer who uses a flatbed scanner to generate stunning imagery of shells. From the most exotic ruby-hued corals to common mussels and barnacles, this book celebrates the diversity of nature through imagery. A marine geologist elaborates on how shells originate, grow and function. Both an art book and a contemplation of nature, Seashells is a philosophical wonder.
Don’t Stop the Carnival by Herman Wouk
This amusing tale of a New Yorker centers on a universal dream–quitting the rat race and running away to a Caribbean island to reinvent yourself as an innkeeper. Working in the tropics brings its own sense of hilarity and this book captures those highlights in a highly entertaining way. Follow along through Norman’s midlife crisis adventure as he leaves the craziness of the big city to find an even crazier life on an island.
