Books that feel like a Greek summer holiday

A charming and humorous memoir of Durrell's childhood living with his eccentric family on the Greek island of Corfu, filled with observations of nature and island life.

Set on the Greek island of Kefalonia during World War II, this epic novel tells a poignant story of love, war, and human spirit amidst the Italian and German occupation.

A classic philosophical novel following a young Greek intellectual who seeks to escape his books and embrace life through the spirited and unconventional teachings of the larger-than-life Alexis Zorba on Crete.

A young Englishman teaching on a remote Greek island becomes entangled in a series of elaborate psychological games and illusions orchestrated by a mysterious, wealthy recluse.

A young woman travels to the small Greek island of Spinalonga, once a leper colony, to uncover her family's hidden history and the secrets of generations past.

A captivating retelling of the myth of Circe, the powerful witch of Greek mythology, exiled to a remote island where she hones her powers and encounters many legendary figures.

The first book in a beloved series, featuring four best friends sharing a magical pair of jeans, with one friend, Lena, spending her summer in Santorini, Greece, experiencing first love and heartbreak.

A lyrical and philosophical travelogue describing Miller's experiences in Greece during the late 1930s, offering deep insights into Greek culture, landscape, and the human spirit.

Follow a woman's journey to a picturesque Greek island where she hopes to escape her past, only to find unexpected friendships, romance, and a new sense of belonging.

Set against the backdrop of war-torn Crete and contemporary London, this novel weaves a tale of forbidden love, family secrets, and a legacy waiting to be uncovered.