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Books That Make You Feel Like You're In a Movie
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items I'm not a rom-com girl at all, however I have slowly started to binge films based around summer in places I've dreamed of. I am that type of person that falls in love with the feeling of a film and can't get enough of it. Mamma Mia!, Under the Tuscan...
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Italy
France
Greece
United Kingdom
Italy
I get it. Italy has a sense of love and passion around it that makes you love it that much more.
A magical, emotional novel about a woman who travels to the Amalfi Coast and meets a younger version of her late mother. A mix of grief, love, and gorgeous Italian scenery.
One Italian Summer: A Novel by Rebecca Serle
A sweet and heartwarming YA romance set in Tuscany, filled with romance, family secrets, and, of course, gelato.
Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch
A classic, charming novel about four women who escape to a dreamy Italian villa to rediscover themselves and the joys of life.
The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim
A beautifully written, nostalgic love story set in an idyllic Italian summer.
Call Me by Your Name: A Novel by Andre Aciman
A historical romance with family secrets and a stunning Italian backdrop.
The Italian Villa by Daniela Sacerdoti
A heartwarming romance about a woman escaping to the Umbrian countryside for a fresh start.
One Summer in Italy by Sue Moorcroft
Not a summery book but a good one! A slow-burn romance in the most romantic city in the world, filled with art, passion, and la dolce vita.
A Match Made in Venice by Leonie Mack
The ultimate self-discovery memoir about an American woman buying and restoring a villa in Tuscany. I loved the movie so I loved the book!
Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes
A woman returns to the stunning Amalfi Coast to uncover family secrets and find herself.
The House in Amalfi by Elizabeth Adler
France
Oui! The best of France in the middle of loving the sunshine
I loved this movie because the romance was between a woman and her passion. A simply beautiful take on how Mrs. Harris changes the fate of high class fashion
Mrs Harris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico
A historical fiction novel about the American Library in Paris during WWII, with a mix of romance and resilience.
The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
A fun, romantic novel about a woman retracing her past loves through Ireland, France, and Italy.
Paris Is Always a Good Idea: McKinlay, Jenn: …
A love story set against the glamorous backdrop of the French Riviera during Grace Kelly’s wedding.
Meet Me in Monaco by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb
A lush, evocative novel about a young woman uncovering the secrets of a mysterious inheritance in Paris.
The Perfume Collector: A Novel - amazon.com
A cozy, feel-good romance about a woman who leaves everything behind to run a traveling tea shop across France.
Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop by Rebecca Raisin
A delightful romance set in a bookish café in the French countryside.
Summer at the French Café by Sue Moorcroft
A fun, flirty story about a woman navigating love and food in Paris.
Fromage à Trois: Paris. Love. Cheese
A woman in her 60s reinvents her life in a charming seaside town in Brittany.
The Little French Bistro by Nina George
A mix of memoir, romance, and food in Paris (with recipes included!).
Lunch in Paris by Elizabeth Bard
A classic memoir about moving to the French countryside and embracing slow living.
A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle
Greece
Mamma Mia! Greece in the heart of summer while the flowers are blooming is simply magical
A dreamy romance set on the Greek islands, full of sun, love, and second chances.
The Summer House in Santorini by Samantha Parks
A historical fiction novel set in Crete, blending romance, family history, and Greek culture.
The Island by Victoria Hislop
A heartwarming, escapist read set on a Greek island, filled with love, friendships, and family drama.
Love on the Island Series by Helena Halme
A heartwarming romance about a woman starting fresh in Athens.
A Greek Affair by Linn B. Halton
Mamma Mia! I love the premise of this book! ;)
Greece Actually by Sue Roberts
A dreamy romance about finding love and healing in a charming Greek village.
Summer at the French Olive Grove by Sophie Claire
A woman discovers unexpected family secrets and love while exploring a breathtaking Greek island.
My Map of You by Isabelle Broom
A witty travel memoir about the author's deep love affair with Greece.
Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen
United Kingdom
I have fallen in love with the English Countryside and these are some stories that I associate with it. Not all of them are summery but they are classics!
A heartwarming story about an unexpected road trip through the UK, featuring a charming English countryside escape.
The Summer Seekers by Sarah Morgan
A romance with mystery and historical charm set in the rugged beauty of the English moors.
The House at the End of the Moor by Michelle Griep
A fun, feel-good romance about a woman escaping to a beautiful seaside cottage in Devon.
A Cottage By The Sea by Carole Matthews
Bookshops, rolling hills, and a heartwarming community—what’s not to love?
The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan
A beautifully written memoir about reconnecting with nature and finding healing in the English countryside.
The Wild Silence: A Memoir by Raynor Winn
Not set entirely in England but has strong cozy countryside vibes with themes of nature, resilience, and self-discovery.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland
A quirky, uplifting novel set in a charming countryside home filled with lost objects and their stories.
The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan
A classic for a reason! The ultimate book for finding magic in an English manor’s walled garden.
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
If you love Pride and Prejudice, this one features the beauty of the English countryside and one of Austen’s most mature love stories.
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Dark, brooding, and set in the wild Yorkshire moors.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bront
A childhood classic, but its charming countryside setting makes it a nostalgic, cozy read.
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame