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Need something to dip in and out of while you travel? Or something to take you where you’ve never been before? Don’t leave without one of these reads chosen by other site users. To suggest your own book to go places with, click here.

After a Dead Dog by Colin Murray

After a Dead Dog

By Colin Murray

An atmospheric novel about a man caught up in mysterious criminal activities which take him from the isolation of life in remote Kintyre to the streets of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Why would someone break into your house and instead of taking anything, leave something behind? Iain Lewis, hero of this gripping novel, tries to find out why.

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The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

The House of the Spirits

By Isabel Allende

This epic family saga is an amazing story which has it all. It mixes passion, fury, sensuality, and humour, and packs all the drama to keep the reader turning pages deep into the night. You feel immersed in the story of the Trueba family. Although it is set in an unnamed country it follows a portion of Chilean history following the 1973 coup. Through differences in ideologies the family bonds still remain strong. A truly heart-warming novel and one will you will not forget in a hurry.

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I'm Not Scared by Niccola Ammaniti

I'm Not Scared

By Niccola Ammaniti

If you thought that Red Riding Hood's grandmother was frightening, wait until you meet this one. What with the impaled chickens, the creepy farm and the seriously odd relatives, it's like an Italian version of "Cold Comfort Farm".

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