There is something incredibly satisfying about starting a new book on a plane. I personally do not love lugging a large book around, so I find novellas to be the perfect airplane companion.
A novella is longer form than a short story but not quite the length of a full novel. Stephen King is the reason I fell in love with novellas. His novellas were my introduction to the world of short form, succinct, interesting and impactful storytelling. Coincidentally, when anyone asks me how to “get back into reading” I tell people to start small and recommend a lot of the titles I will be sharing today….
Is a Mediterranean cruise a good itinerary or completely overrated and not worth the premium cruise lines charge for these destinations? It all depends on what you are looking for. If you want to luxuriate at lunch to experience Italy’s world-renowned food, see the beautiful sites, pop into shops and stroll around a museum, the answer is no….
It is a warm night. There is a gentle breeze coming from the surrounding ocean. You’re lying in a lounge chair on the top deck of a cruise ship, sipping a warm hot chocolate and it is the third night of a Pirates of the Caribbean movie marathon. As you watch the third installment, you can’t help but smile because what better way to enjoy this franchise than sailing on the ocean. You’re heading to South America, and you are still only at the midpoint of your vacation. A week is ending, and you have another glorious week ahead of you. This is the magic of sailing on Disney Cruise Line’s Panama Canal Itinerary….
When it comes to the quintessential beach read, you want something that packs a punch of entertainment. A sunny beach is not where you want to be bogged down by sorrow. We can save those for a rainy day! While most people will tell you to read something easy breezy, like a sweet romance novel, I want something with more substance. Now don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy a romance novel on a lovely spring day. But on the beach, I want to be engrossed with a social drama or an intriguing mystery. Salacious gossip is the fuel of summer; it is why Love Island thrives!…