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It’s been a while since I added to the LMG Book Club so following my recent trip to Guernsey, here is a selection of books to inspire you to visit the Channel Islands.
Books to Inspire You to Visit the Channel Islands
Channel Islands Marco Polo Pocket Guide
Insider Tips and much more besides: Marco Polo enables you to fully experience the Channel Islands, from the two main islands of Jersey and Guernsey to tiny Herm. Discover what other attractions there are in addition to the endless (surfing) beach of St Ouen’s Bay on Jersey and the spectacular isthmus of La Coupee on Sark, where you can feed on fresh oysters in a rustic World War II bunker without the posh ambience. You’ll also discover that in the exemplary Jersey Zoo you can even camp out and experience all the sounds of an African tropical night.
With the Marco Polo Excursions and Tours you can explore the Channel Islands along specific routes, and the Low Budget tips will help you to save money. The author’s Insider Tips encourage you to experience the islands in an individual and authentic way. Don’t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!
The Channel Islands Colouring Book
The Channel Islands have charmed visitors for centuries, and this collection of intricate illustrations is a celebration of the islands’ unique appeal. Featuring a range of picturesque vistas from Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney and Sark, scenes include sandy beaches, walking trails along cliffs and beautiful inland valleys, to scenic towns and defensive castles that have remained relatively unchanged for centuries.
Each stunning scene is full of intriguing detail sure to fi re the imagination and make you reach for your colouring pencils. There are absolutely no rules – you can choose any combination of colours you like to bring these wonderful images to life. Suitable for children.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
It’s 1946. The war is over, and Juliet Ashton has writer’s block. But when she receives a letter from Dawsey Adams of Guernsey – a total stranger living halfway across the Channel, who has come across her name written in a second hand book – she enters into a correspondence with him, and in time with all the members of the extraordinary Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
Through their letters, the society tell Juliet about life on the island, their love of books – and the long shadow cast by their time living under German occupation. Drawn into their irresistible world, Juliet sets sail for the island, changing her life forever.
Jersey Legends
With fairies and dragons, witches and werewolves, the picturesque island of Jersey boasts legends as varied and powerful as any within the British Isles. From its golden beaches to its treacherous cliffs, Jersey is alive with mysterious stories as strange and fascinating as the beings that inhabit them.
This unique anthology includes the most famous of Jersey’s fables, such as the Hougue Bie Dragon, the Witches of Rocqueberg, and the demon of Bonne Nuit. It also contains original tales of ancient monsters such as the Vioge of Crack Ankle Lane, the Prince and Princess of Sorel Point and the Crooked Fairy. These spellbinding stories had almost been lost to the shadows of the past, but are brought to life here once more.
Secret Guernsey
Guernsey is small – only 25 square miles – but it holds a depth of history and intrigue far greater than its size. Early prehistoric beginnings allied to a Norman French heritage and a long period of loyalty to the English Crown have produced a unique culture – a melting pot of religious, political and economic activity. The islanders’ stories can be found everywhere – from the sea-swept coast and rural country lanes, to the bustle of St Peter Port, in buildings, churches and charming quaint, granite houses.
Take a journey through this familiar landscape to find what lies beneath – stories of the unusual, the intriguing or the plain odd. From serial duellists to romantic poets; confusing road names to land reclamation; mysterious stones to pagan offerings, Secret Guernsey is filled with unexpected tales of island life and history, and invites you to explore the island for yourself and uncover more unfound treasures through stunning colour photographs.
Have you read any books that inspired you to travel?
Let me know in the comments.
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