Our October book of the month explores the little-known history of the German occupation of Guernsey and affirms the power of the written word.
Book Club
Travel to Morocco With Vendela Vida’s “The Diver’s Clothes Lie Empty”
Set in Morocco, Vendela Vida’s novel “The Diver’s Clothes Lie Empty” features a solo traveller on her own journey to identity.
Alka Joshi’s “The Henna Artist” Takes Us To 1950s Jaipur, India
Alka Joshi’s debut novel “The Henna Artist” brings 1950s Rajasthan to life with themes of freedom and independence that connect all women.
Journey to the Back Woods of Cape Cod in “The Paper Palace” by Miranda Cowley Heller
Set in the back woods of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Heller’s ‘The Paper Palace’ shares a story that unfolds over 24 hours and across 50 years.
Set in Cambodia, “In the Shadow of the Banyan”, is a Novel of Hope and Resilience
Our June Book of the Month is Vaddey Ratner’s novel “In the Shadow of the Banyan”, a story of hope and resilience set in Cambodia.
Announcing Three New Selections for the 2022 JourneyWoman Travel Book Club
The votes are in! Our next three books take us to India, New Zealand and Guernsey.
Silvia Moreno-Garcia Blends Mexican History and Mythology in Adventurous Novel
Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s “Gods of Jade and Shadow” is a fantastical novel set in 1920s Mexico. blending mythology and history.
Set in Cyprus, “The Island of Missing Trees” by Elif Shafak is About Belonging and Identity
In the book “The Island of Missing Trees,” Elif Shafak gives voice to a fig tree from Cyprus to tell a story of belonging and identity.
Books for Adventurous Women: JourneyWoman and TripFiction Share Top Travel Reads for 2022
JourneyWoman and TripFiction are uniting women book lovers to bring a fresh perspective to books to expand your travel bucket list.
Tembi Locke’s Book “From Scratch”: A Memoir on Healing and Love Set in Sicily
Our December book club pick is Tembi Locke’s memoir, “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home”, about her transracial romance with her Italian husband and her grief after his untimely death.