As of yesterday, 1 August, we’ve been in business for one month!

In that month, we’ve made 19 posts bringing you suggestions of 5 books and 11 movies (and that doesn’t even count the mega-post on books and movies about London).

We’ve covered five continents, seven genres, and three types of specialty travel.

We’ve made suggestions on books for travel book clubs and movies for travel movie clubs.

And we’ve even given you some trip ideas if you’re a book lover or movie lover.

In the next month (and beyond!), you can expect more of the same—we’re going to continue bringing you honest reviews of books and movies that take you on an adventure, ideas for book- or movie- related travel and much more about our favorite hobbies—travelling, reading, and watching (and our favorite ideas on combining them!)

As always, let us know if you have any suggestions for the site, including specific books and movies you’d like to see reviewed…and we’d love to have you write for us!

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Have you ever read a book that made you want to climb out of your chair and hop on a plane? What about a movie with scenery so beautiful you wanted to see it for yourself? Or are you a person who loves adventure, but can’t always just get up and go on a trip every weekend? Maybe you’re someone who loves to discover the hidden stories of a location when you travel? If any of these apply to you then this is a website you will enjoy.

We’ve scoured bookshelves and movie libraries around the world to bring together a collection of books and movies that will inspire you, excite you, and take you on a journey—without ever leaving your home or spending a dime (depending on how you get your book/movie, of course).

Depending on which book I pick up, I can find myself transported to a market in Istanbul inundated by crushing noises and smells or sitting on a sandy beach in Australia with a blue ocean extending as far as I can see. A movie might invite me to a jungle in Costa Rica or on a safari to Kenya—and usually my time and budget allow for all of these travels.

When I do find myself heading out on a “real” adventure to discover a new place, I always do some research first…but not just choosing a hotel or finding a guidebook, I read a book—not just a book, but a story. I find a biography of the country’s hero, a delightful foray of an expatriate into a new life in my destination, or something that takes me into the lives of locals. If I don’t have time for a book, I turn to a movie (or two!) that also tell me a story, that lead me on an adventure, and shows me a different side of my upcoming destination.

If you’re looking for a novel to prepare you for your upcoming trip to Italy or a movie to remind you of your recent trip to Japan, use this site and find what you need. Not sure where to start? Learn how to use this site.  Have a suggestion?  Request a review!

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Content will be added soon–we’re busy book-reading and movie-watching to fill this website with wonderful stuff.  We’re hoping to launch on 1 July.

If you want to learn more about what this site will be about, please visit our about Travel Books and Movies page.

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If you believe you have a good idea for a book or movie for this page, please Request a Review.