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There are a lot of things I love doing, but very few are as enjoyable as getting lost in a book with a glass of wine in hand. If I happen to be doing it in a foreign country or on a beach, even better! And I hope to be doing a whole lot of that this summer since my reading list is a mile long.
Whenever I share my reading lists, they’re usually a strong mix of sci-fi, romance, fiction, and more, but today’s list is all about LOVE. Yep, this list includes my favorite romance books, as well as a few my friends recommend and some that are on my to-read list!
We all know that pairing wine with the right foods is important, but what about pairing wines with romance books? With premium quality Italian wines like Santa Margherita‘s Pinot Grigio, Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Chianti Classico Riserva, and Sparkling Rosé that are perfect for any occasion, I thought it would be fun to categorize this book list based on wines.
Book & Wine Club, anyone? Who wants to join me? So grab a glass of wine, open up Goodreads and let’s add some new books to your own to be read shelf! And check out this list of where to buy Santa Margherita wines.
I know most women love a good love story, but there are so many different kinds of them so that each wine will be paired with a micro-genre. So whether we’re having our hearts broken, falling in love on the Mediterranean, or caught up in an office fling, we’ll have our wine in hand to keep us company.
The Heartbreakers
Enjoy with: Pinot Grigio
Food Pairing: Roasted Grapes and Brussels Sprouts Chicken Dinner
Since love and broken hearts seem to go hand in hand in most books, and it’s the longest list, I thought it seemed fitting to pair it with Santa Margherita‘s most popular wine. Maybe we’re gluttons for punishment, and sometimes we all need a good cry, but at least we’ll have our wine to console us through it.
- The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Neffinger
- Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
- Along The Infinite Sea by Beatriz Williams
- A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
- P.S. I Love You by Cecilia Ahern
- The Fault In Our Stars by John Green
- The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
- All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
- Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler
- Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
The Clichés
Enjoy with: Sparkling Rosé
Food Pairing: Chinese Five Spice Ice Cream
It’s 2017, and I’m not sure if any wine is more cliché than Rosé at the moment, but this one has bubbles and who cares, it’s fun, and my favorite and it makes me happy so it seemed only right that it should accompany the group of books that do the very same!
- The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
- Party Girl by Rachel Hollis
- Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
- Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch
- The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
- Paris for One by Jojo Moyes
The Steamers
Enjoy with: Chianti Classico Riserva
Food Pairing: Instant Pot Pot Roast
Of course, we’re going to enjoy the red wine with the steamy books, but these stories are so much more than the hot and heavy scenes, they have depth, character development, and pages you can get lost in.
- Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
- A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
- Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman
- On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
- Foreplay by Sophie Jordan
- The Edge of Never by J. A. Redmerski
The Romantics
Enjoy with: Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Food Pairing: Blackberry Buttermilk Panna Cotta
Ahhh, the classic love story. Sure there might be a little heartache thrown in, and there’s sure to be some clichés and maybe some steamy scenes, but at the end of the day, these are pretty clean stories about two people who fall in love.
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley
- Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson
- The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
- A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute
- The Secret Ingredient of Wishes by Susan Bishop Crispell
grace says
i’ve read and LOVED so many of these, it’s obvious we’re cut from the same cloth! thanks for the recommendations. 🙂
Rebecca says
I’m so glad, Grace! I hope you found at least a couple you haven’t read yet!
Sky says
I cry so much every time I reread Me Before You (which has been at LEAST 10x now!!) that I can’t imagine how emotional I would be drinking wine at the same time! Might have to give it a shot, though. The only other books I’ve read are The Fault in Our Stars and All the Bright Places so my reading list just got a looot longer!
Rebecca says
You’ve read a lot of downers, definitely check out some of the more lighthearted ones too. However, The Time Traveler’s Wife is one of my all time favorites… keep the tissues handy, you’ll need them!
Jess says
Just added quite a few books to my “To-Read” list! 🙂 Thanks Rebecca!
Sara says
Love the idea to match wine with a good book! Perfect for us who love to read, and of course love wine. My favorite have to be the P.S I love you combo with Pinot Grigio!! <3 Great post.
Rebecca says
Thank so much for stopping by, Sara, I hope you found something new and fun to add to your to-read list!
Anna Loomis Russell says
Thanks for sharing