So, it happened. The sky opened up, and that picture-perfect Hoi An sunshine has been replaced by a tropical downpour. Your plans to explore the ancient town or relax on the beach are officially on hold. What now?
Don’t let the rain ruin your day! Consider it an opportunity for a different kind of Hoi An experience: finding a beautiful, cozy cafe, ordering a Vietnamese coffee, and getting completely lost in a great book while the storm passes.
A Cozy Escape, Delivered
Don’t let the rain trap you in your hotel room empty-handed. We can deliver a perfect rainy-day read right to your door, so you can head out to a cafe fully prepared. Here’s how to get English books delivered in Hoi An, rain or shine.
Here are four books perfect for a rainy afternoon.
The Guest List by Lucy Fokley
A classic locked-room mystery on a storm-swept island.
What could be more perfect for a rainy day than a thriller where the characters are also trapped by a storm? A wedding celebration on a remote island off the coast of Ireland turns deadly, and the raging storm means the killer has to be one of the guests. It’s the ultimate “whodunit.”
- Author: Lucy Fokley
- Genre: Mystery / Thriller
Perfect for: Matching the stormy weather outside with the suspense in your hands.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
A heartwarming fantasy that feels like a warm hug in a book.
This book is the perfect antidote to a gloomy day. It follows a quiet caseworker who is sent to a magical orphanage to investigate six dangerous, supernatural children. What he finds is a chosen family and a home he never expected. It’s a gentle, kind, and incredibly charming story.
- Author: T.J. Klune
- Genre: Cozy Fantasy
- Perfect for: Lifting your spirits and making you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
An immersive story of old Hollywood glamour, secrets, and forbidden love.
If you have a whole afternoon to kill, there’s no better book to get completely lost in. An reclusive Old Hollywood movie icon decides to tell her life story to an unknown magazine reporter, revealing the shocking truths behind her seven marriages and her one true love. You won’t be able to put it down.
- Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Genre: Historical Fiction
Perfect for: A long, luxurious afternoon of pure, dramatic escapism.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The original and greatest detective stories ever written.
A rainy day and a good mystery are a perfect match. Settle in with the master himself, Sherlock Holmes. This collection of short stories is easy to dip in and out of between coffees. Each case is a brilliant puzzle that is just as captivating today as it was over a century ago.
- Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Genre: Classic Mystery
- Perfect for: A cozy and intellectually satisfying “comfort read.”
Turn a Rainy Day into a Reading Day
Don’t let the weather dictate your holiday. A great book can turn a washed-out afternoon into one of the most memorable parts of your trip.