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In this first post of the LMG Book Club I am giving you a small selection of books to inspire you to visit Copenhagen.
Reading is one of the best ways to pass the time when you travel, being especially useful on long-haul flights and drives, or during those times when wi-fi is unreliable.
In my opinion there is a distinct overlap between my love for reading and my love for travel: the stories that actually inspire you visit somewhere new, giving the reader a glimpse of a place, evoking images that cause you to feel the pull to head to that particular destination and experience it first-hand.
Books to Inspire You to Visit Copenhagen
The Little Café in Copenhagen by Julie Caplin
Publicist Kate Sinclair’s life in London is everything she thought she wanted: success, glamour and a charming boyfriend. Until that boyfriend goes behind her back and snatches a much sought-after promotion from her.Heartbroken and questioning everything, Kate needs to escape.
From candles and cosy nights in to romantic late-night walks through the beautiful cobbled streets of Copenhagen, Kate discovers how to live life ‘the Danish way’. Can the secrets of hygge and happiness lead her to her own happily-ever-after?
Copenhagen Tales by Lotte Shankland
Exploring the many moods of the Danish capital.
From the narrow twisting streets of the old town centre to the shady docklands, this rich anthology captures the essence of Copenhagen and its many faces. Through seventeen tales by some of the very best of Denmark’s writers past and present, we travel the length and breadth of the Danish capital examining famous sights from unique perspectives. A guide book usefully informs a new visitor to Copenhagen but these stories allow the reader to experience the city and its history from the inside.
Kerrigan in Copenhagen by Thomas E. Kennedy
Kerrigan is writing a guidebook to the city of Copenhagen. Specifically, a guide to the city’s drinking establishments – of which there are over 1,500. Thus, it is a project potentially without end, and one with a certain amount of drunken numbness built into it. And that’s the point: for Kerrigan, an American expat fleeing a terrible betrayal, has plenty he wants to forget. The only problem with his proposed project is his research associate, a voluptuous, green-eyed beauty who makes him tremble with forgotten desire.
Kerrigan in Copenhagen is both a love story and a Joycean romp through a magical city.
Lonely Planet Pocket Copenhagen
Lonely Planet’s Pocket Copenhagen is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life – neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Dine on exciting Danish cuisine, chill out at free-spirited Christiania and raise your adrenaline at Tivoli Gardens; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Copenhagen and make the most of your trip!
An easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences – neighbourhood by neighbourhood – that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Copenhagen with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.
The 500 Hidden Secrets of Copenhagen
Where are the best places in Copenhagen to experience New Nordic cuisine? What are the best places to shop for Scandinavian furniture, fashion, and design? What are the best spots for natural wine? Where can you find the best nature trails and waterfront walks? Where are the city’s small, independent cinemas? Which museums are best to visit on a rainy Danish day? What is smørrebrød and where can I try it? What is Copenhagen’s best artisanal coffee?Â
The 500 Hidden Secrets of Copenhagen reveals the answers to these (and many other) questions. Discover a diverse range of under-the-radar, yet outstanding addresses that will allow you to explore the best of the city away from the typical tourist crowds. This is a book for visitors who want to avoid the usual tourist spots and for residents who are keen to track down the city’s best-kept secrets.
The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking
Hygge has been described as everything from “cosines of the soul” to “the pursuit of everyday pleasures”. The Little Book of Hygge is the book we all need right now, and is guaranteed to bring warmth and comfort to you and your loved ones this winter.
The Little Book of Hygge is the definitive, must-read introduction to hygge, written by Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. The book is packed full of original research on hygge, along with beautiful photographs, recipes and ideas to help you add a sprinkle of Danish magic to your life.
What books have helped inspire to you to visit Copenhagen?
Let me know in the comments.
