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Hi Reader,

One thing you may not know about literary-themed travel is that, after my Italian honeymoon in 2019 (with oodles of Italy books), it inspired me to start my book blog. Location-specific books paired with travel = my jam.

Today, I'm working with a sponsor, Swan Hellenic, to inspire you to explore the Arctic in style —literary style. Hello, Northern Lights!

Start with some great books set in Northern Russia, Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and the northern tips of Scandinavian countries. My top 3 picks:

  • Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy: One of the hottest authors of the year! This novel, set in a near future, tracks the last migration of Arctic terns across the globe.
  • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: Yes, really! This classic begins and ends in the Arctic Ocean and is on my list for fall for our Gilmore Girls-inspired book club.
  • The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden: This Arctic book draws on Russian fairy tales and is the perfect choice for fantasy book lovers. It feels dreamy.

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Remember, it's a good day to read a book... and travel to its setting.

-Jules

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