The best books to read when you’re traveling in a far-off land

Colet Abedi Author Of Conquer: Mad Love 4 (The Sinclair Brothers Series)
By Colet Abedi

Who am I?

I love reading. I’ve been an avid reader since I was a child. Having been raised in a conservative, Persian family, it was a tool I used to escape and imagine another way of life. I’m always traveling now and searching for ways to better myself, and for topics or places to write about. I’m so inspired when a book just grabs me and pulls me in and makes me think. Whether that’s a romance, or a book about self-actualization, I think of everything I read as a teacher. We can never stop learning, stop growing, or dreaming. 

I wrote...

Conquer: Mad Love 4 (The Sinclair Brothers Series)

By Colet Abedi

Book cover of Conquer: Mad Love 4 (The Sinclair Brothers Series)

What is my book about?

There is something about him. Something that makes me stare and wonder. Something that makes me imagine all sorts of delicious, forbidden things. Something that makes me want to give him what I have never given another man before. My virginity. Extreme? Yes. But then, so am I. I am not your typical virgin.

And William Sinclair is not your typical man.

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The Books I Picked & Why

Untamed

By Glennon Doyle

Book cover of Untamed

Why this book?

This book is such an amazing read. I laughed, I cried, I had a lot of moments of self-reflection. We’re all on a journey in this life and Glennon’s story encompasses so many real moments we’ve all been through as women. We’re here to grow and this book really takes you there and makes you think... and it also makes you realize that you’re not alone. Everyone has their moments when they fall, and as long as you dust yourself off and get back up and continue on, you’re winning.    

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Dying to Be Me: My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True Healing

By Anita Moorjani

Book cover of Dying to Be Me: My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True Healing

Why this book?

This book changed my life in every way. Anita’s near-death experience was so personal and profound, it stayed with me. I’ve found myself listening to the audible many times, even jumping around to different chapters that resonate more. Death is unavoidable. It’s the one truth that unites all humans - we all come to this planet the same way, and we’re all going to leave at some point, it’s just a matter of how we choose to live our life here on this earth. Anita really teaches you that love is the only answer.   

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Many Lives, Many Masters

By Brian L. Weiss

Book cover of Many Lives, Many Masters

Why this book?

This book… oh, this book makes me so happy. I was given this to read by a good friend many years ago and it’s one that I recommend to everyone who’s on a soul-searching journey. Whether or not you believe in past lives, reincarnation, or karmic destiny, Weiss’ honest take as a highly reputable psychiatrist is one that will touch you and make you think. It’s a book that really makes you understand that we are all connected and this world is one giant tapestry. 

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One Tiny Lie

By K.A. Tucker

Book cover of One Tiny Lie

Why this book?

Oh my God did I absolutely love this romance! It takes you back to college and gives you all the feels you experience when you have a mad crush and can’t stop obsessing or dreaming about the object of your desire. Ashton and Livie are the perfect couple, and Kathleen brings all the college first love feels to life. If you don’t fall in with Ashton, I don’t know what to say… I promise you, this book will get you to escape! 

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A Kingdom of Dreams

By Judith McNaught

Book cover of A Kingdom of Dreams

Why this book?

She is the queen of historical romance for a reason. I will never forget reading this book as a teen, and I don’t know how many times I’ve read this as an adult. It has everything you can want - adventure, a crazy kind of love, an alpha male who is hot as hell, and of course, an innocent virgin. It’s a book that made me want to be a romance novelist. I bow to Judith McNaught for life. 

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