Welcome to Wanderlust Reads Hosted by Road and Table Travel
Where every story takes you somewhere new.
Welcome to Wanderlust Reads, the travel-inspired book club by Road & Table — created for readers who wander and travelers who read. Each month, we feature a handpicked book set in a beautiful destination around the world — from the vineyards of Tuscany to the beaches of Belize and beyond.
Genres vary, just like our travels. Some stories will sweep you through romance and mystery, while others reveal hidden gems and local flavors. Each selection includes a “Pairs Well With” recommendation — a dish, drink, or cozy ritual inspired by the book’s setting — so you can savor the story as you read.
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Because every great journey deserves a great book — and a delicious bite to go with it.
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This Month’s Book Choice
The Botticelli Secret by Marina Fiorato
- Destination:
Florence, Italy
- Genre:
Historical Fiction / Mystery
- Author: Marina Fiorato
- Pairs Well With:
A glass of Chianti, some Coccoli and an evening surrounded by candlelight
- Buy / Learn More:
Amazon
If
The Da Vinci Code traded Paris for Florence and added a dash of wit and romance, you’d have
The Botticelli Secret. This art-filled mystery follows a bold Venetian courtesan and an unsuspecting monk as they race across Renaissance Italy to unravel the hidden code within Botticelli’s masterpiece — uncovering secrets, scandal, and plenty of Tuscan intrigue along the way.
Wanderlust Reads Book Selections
Here is the complete list of all the books selected for our readers on Road and Table. Also, you will see if I thought this book was a keeper or if we should put it back on the shelf!
Under the Tuscan Sun
Author: Frances Mayes
Destination: Italy
Genre: Travel / Memoir
Pairs Well With: A glass of Chianti and handmade ricotta gnocchi with gorgonzola cream sauce
Verdict: 🥂 Keeper
Like Water for Chocolate
Author: Laura Esquivel
Destination: Mexico
Genre: Romance / Fiction
Pairs Well With: Spicy margaritas and chocolate-dipped strawberries — passion on a plate.
Verdict: 🥂 Keeper
The Unsinkable Greta James
Author: Jennifer E. Smith
Destination: Alaska
Genre: Romance / Fiction
Pairs Well With: A mug of hot cocoa topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of sea salt — sweet, soothing, and full of heart.
Verdict: 🥂 Keeper
Snow Blind
Author: Ragnar Jónasson
Destination: Iceland
Genre: Crime / Mystery / Fiction
Pairs Well With: A cup of strong black coffee and warm cinnamon buns — ideal companions for a chilling read.
Verdict: 🥂 Keeper
The Little Paris Bookshop
Author: Nina George
Destination: Paris, France
Genre: Romance / Fiction
Pairs Well With: A glass of rosé and a slice of brie on a baguette — simple & perfectly French.
Verdict: 📚 Back on the Shelf
Dirty Laundry
Author: Disha Bose
Destination: Ireland
Genre: Crime / Fiction
Pairs Well With: A cozy St. Patrick’s Day dinner, a pint of Guinness, and a fireside seat
Verdict: 🥂 Keeper
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