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In The Lounge - The Reading Edit

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For the moments in-between. Somewhere above the clouds or waiting to arrive. Stories to escape into, wherever the journey takes you
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Coming of Age/New Adult fiction

 
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When the author mentions the guitarist from your favourite 80's girl band you know its going to be a great read!
Lola in the Mirror
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One of those beautifully written books that stays with you long after the flight lands. Thoughtful, emotional, and deeply human, it’s the perfect companion for slow travel days, quiet airport mornings, or reflective moments in transit.
My Friends
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Romance/Fantasy

 
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The kind of book that completely pulls you in from the first few pages. Cinematic, emotional, and perfect for long flights or slow travel mornings. Taylor Jenkins Reid has a way of making every story feel immersive and transportive, which makes this ...
Atmosphere
 
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A sweeping, emotional read filled with old Hollywood glamour, complicated love stories, and beautiful escapism. The kind of novel best read on long flights, rainy café mornings, or beside a hotel pool somewhere far from home.
Great Big Beautiful Life
 
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Dragons, danger, impossible choices, and the kind of addictive fantasy world that makes long flights disappear entirely. Perfect for anyone chasing high-stakes romance and cinematic escapism.
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Warm, whimsical, and quietly magical, a comforting read about love, loss, and the stories hidden inside forgotten things, perfect for slow travel days and cosy café mornings.
The Keeper of Lost Things

Mystery/Thriller

 
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This is the kind of book that makes a flight disappear. Gripping from the first chapter and impossible to put down once you’re in it. Perfect for long-haul travel, airport waits, or slow hotel evenings when you want something immersive, suspenseful, ...
Not Quite Dead Yet
 
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A twisty, addictive read that’s impossible to put down once it gets going. Perfect for long flights, rainy café afternoons, or quiet travel mornings when you want a story that completely pulls you into its world.
First Lie Wins
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Dystopian

 
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Sharp, unsettling, and impossible to put down, the kind of addictive psychological read that turns airport waits and long-haul flights into one more chapter moments.
The Compound
 
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A beautifully immersive sci-fi read with rich world-building, high stakes, and a story that stays with you long after the final page. Perfect for long flights or quiet travel days when you want to completely disappear into another world.
The Windup Girl
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Horror

 
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Darkly funny, unsettling, and wonderfully atmospheric. A perfect late-night flight read for anyone who loves vintage horror, rebellious heroines, and stories with a little beautiful chaos.
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls
 
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A gripping, fast-paced thriller that pulls you straight into the story and refuses to let go. Perfect for long flights, rainy afternoons, or travel days when you want something suspenseful, immersive, and impossible to stop thinking about.
Never Flinch
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True Crime

 
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A fascinating blend of history, folklore, and true crime that feels perfect for rainy travel days, quiet cafés, and readers drawn to dark stories hidden beneath the surface.
HOW TO KILL A WITCH
 
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Part memoir, part true crime, this is such a fascinating read if you love the psychology behind investigations. Thoughtful, gripping, and impossible not to keep thinking about, especially for long flights or quiet travel days where you want something...
Unmasked
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Reading Companions

Everything you need for slow reading moments in transit. From e-readers and book lights to cosy little essentials that make airport lounges, flights, and quiet hotel mornings feel even more comforting.

 
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Perfect for long-haul flights, airport lounges, and suitcase-saving travel. A lightweight colour eReader that lets you carry your entire reading list wherever the journey takes you.
Kobo Clara in Colour
 
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Perfect for quiet flights or late-night reading without turning on harsh overhead lights. Compact, rechargeable, and easy to clip onto a book or journal, it makes slow travel moments feel extra cosy and peaceful.
LED Clip On Book Reading Light Lamp USB Rechargeable