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It’s the summer holidays (obviously with sun, wind and rain sprinkled in) maybe you are off on your holidays, or just chilling at home, pick up one of these books and we promise you can immerse yourself in an adventure wherever you are.
The stories come from the top of the world down to Antarctica, across oceans and up mountains. From total isolation to the visiting the Sami community in Sweden. Along the way they include the power of friendship and unexpected acts of kindness around the world.
They feature hermits, castaways, counts, adventurers, criminals and explorers, plus no book list is ever complete without a dusting of passion, unrequited love, revenge and the desire to change your path in life.
Here are our 8 book recommendations to kickstart your summer reading:
I have read all the books and my favourite is Shackleton. I am always drawn to the cold and epic tales from early explorers. Last year I saw Ranulph on his book tour and managed to get my hands on a signed copy of Shackleton and now it is a true treasure on my book shelf. Ranulph is quirky, captivating and has a never-ending pool of stories. If you get a chance go and see him live.
