If the state of the world, and the state of your inbox/GCal/attention span means that every time you reach for a book, you find your phone instead, find solace in the fact that we’re not far from that annual exodus; that time when everyone in Sydney escapes the winter for some warmer weather and some well deserved R&R (rest and reading, that is).  

Holidays are made for devouring a good book. Long train rides and flights are the perfect time to be absorbed in a page turner, and nothing feels more luxurious than lying on a sun lounger with a book in one hand and a cold drink in the other. If you are managing to escape this winter, but aren’t sure what books to bring, here are three new releases you’re sure to love.  

You Are Here by David Nicholls, $32.98 at Kinokuniya on Level 2 

Funny, heartfelt and full of razor sharp banter, this story of two people – introspective Marnie and unravelling Michael – who meet on a walking holiday in the Irish countryside will have you dreaming of cosy pubs, rolling green hills and pints of Guinness. The perfect read if you recently finished the Netflix adaptation of David Nicholl’s other extremely famous and beloved book One Day.  

Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan, $34.99 at Kinokuniya on Level 2 

From the author of Crazy Rich Asians comes another rip-roaring romp, full of glamour, excess and intrigue. Perfect if you want the reality TV version of reading (think: property p*rn, estranged friends and plenty of drama) and are looking for inspiration for your next trip (the story ricochets between the shores of Hawaii to Marrakech to England and Los Angeles). This is the ultimate beach read.  

Antiquity by Hannah Johanssen, $27.99  at Kinokuniya on Level 2 

An alluring novel about a woman obsessed, this is the perfect book to take with you on your European adventures. Set in Greece, and following a tumultuous summer romance this is a great read for lovers of Call Me By Your Name and is packed full of ruminations on relationships, life and loneliness.