The books we recommend cover routes as diverse as they are fascinating: from a cruise ship that hides a crime among its luxurious cabins, to a galactic journey packed with teachings, to a bet against the clock that takes us around the world.
Each story offers a different way of exploring the planet — and beyond — awakening the desire for adventure, reflection and discovery.
Around the World in Eighty Days, by Jules Verne
Adventure Fiction
Published: 1872
Pages: 248
Author’s nationality: France
Around the World in Eighty Days is one of those books that grips you from the very first page with an irresistible promise: to travel around the globe in record time, defying distances and the unexpected.
The protagonist, Phileas Fogg, a calm and methodical British gentleman, accepts an almost impossible wager: to go around the world in just eighty days.
The book blends travel, challenges, cultures and technology, all narrated with a fast-paced rhythm that never lets up. On steamships, trains and even elephants, the characters cross continents, face obstacles and meet unforgettable people.
Who’d like this?
This book is perfect for those who dream of travel, are curious about the history of transportation or simply love fast-paced stories with unexpected twists.
If you enjoy novels that mix wit, humor and adventure, Around the World in Eighty Days will make you feel like you’ve circled the globe —without ever leaving your couch.
Quotes
- “Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real.”
- “The chance which now seems lost may present itself at the last moment.”
Readers say
- “A century and a half has not diminished the appeal of this great novel,” says an Amazon user.
- “I have seen this story in many forms from cartoons to movies. I have now finally read the book. What a ride,” says an Amazon user.
Death on the Nile, by Agatha Christie
Crime Fiction
Published: 1937
Pages: 256
Author’s nationality: UK
Agatha Christie invites you aboard a Nile River cruise that, instead of being an idyllic journey, becomes the setting for a chilling murder.
In this novel, famous detective Hercule Poirot is vacationing in Egypt when a young heiress is found dead on board. What begins as a pleasure trip quickly turns into a complex investigation, where every passenger hides something, and the clues become entangled in jealousy, betrayal and the thirst for revenge.
The author blends the exoticism of the Egyptian landscape with the precision of a puzzle-like plot.
Who’d like this?
This novel will captivate fans of classic mysteries, darkly tinged travel tales and cleverly constructed whodunnits.
If you love stories that transport you to distant places while letting you play detective, this is the perfect crime to enjoy on your next vacation — or your next lazy afternoon on the couch.
Quotes
- “How absurd to call youth the time of happiness – youth, the time of greatest vulnerability!”
- “Love can be a very frightening thing.’ ‘That is why most great love stories are tragedies.”
Readers say
- “Sure, I watched both movies, but they’re not the same as reading the original book by the author and wondering what she was thinking while writing this,” says an Amazon user.
- “I first read Death on the Nile about 45 years ago in high school. I’ve read it 2-3 more times since. It was my all-time favorite Agatha Christie novel the first time and remains so to this day,” says an Amazon user.
Ami, child of the stars, by Enrique Barrios
Science Fiction, children’s book
Published: 1986
Pages: 113
Author’s nationality: Chile
In this thoughtful story, a boy named Pedro meets a very special being: a child who claims to come from another planet.
Through his encounter with Ami, Pedro begins an unforgettable journey that takes him not only across different parts of the universe but also through essential questions about life, love, peace and humanity.
Each planet they visit offers a lesson on how the world could be better if people learned to live with more empathy, respect and awareness.
Who’d like this?
This book will delight readers who enjoy stories with a touch of fantasy but filled with meaning.
It’s perfect for young readers with curious minds or for adults looking to reconnect with their inner child and reflect on the world we live in.
If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling to the stars to better understand Earth, this story has a seat waiting for you.
Quotes
- “Try to perceive and feel, rather than think. The deep meaning of life lies beyond thought.”
- “Evolution means getting closer to love.”
Readers say
- “A wonderful book that should be essential reading in schools,” says an Amazon user.
- “I would recommend it to any adult with faith,” says an Amazon user.