A Cornish Summer Reading List
Whether it's a sunny day lounging on the beach with a cold drink and a book, or a cool and misty Cornish summer morning curled up on the sofa with a cuppa, you can't beat a good summer read. The Schoose team have popped together their essential Cornish summer reading list...
A Cornish Seaside Murder by Fiona Leitch
While tourists and locals alike are falling under the spell of the annual mermaid festival with its captivating legends of Sirens luring fishermen to their deaths, two police officers fear they may have found themselves in the middle of a very real – and very dangerous – turf war. As the casualties start to stack up, they must face the likelihood that something sinister has been going on under their noses for some time…
The Path To The Sea by Liz Fenwick
Boskenna, the beautiful, imposing house standing on the Cornish cliffs, means something different to each of the Trewin women. As the three women gather in Boskenna for a final time, the secrets hidden within the beautiful old house will be revealed in a summer that will leave them changed for ever.
Wild Swimming Walks Cornwall by Matt Newbury & Sophie Pierce
Wild swimmers of Cornwall share their favourite walks with a dip, featuring waterfalls, secret lakes, river meadows and sandy seaside secret beaches.
Ross Poldark by Winston Graham
We've all swooned over the TV series in recent years, but have you read the book? We all know that the books are always better, so dive on in and discover the handsome Ross Poldark for yourself this summer!
The Great Book of King Arthur and His Knights Of The Round Table by John Matthews
If you've visited Tintagel Castle then you'll be familiar with the Cornwall's connections with King Arthur. This book will take you on a journey back to the legendary time of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, of Merlin and dragons, of the Great Quest for the Grail and the mysterious Otherworld of Faerie. Dramatically brought to life by acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe, it is a unique reimagining of the most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever written.
The Granite Kingdom by Tim Hannigan
Tim Hannigan undertakes an epic east-west journey on foot through his own homeland, from the woodlands of the Tamar Valley to the remote western region of Penwith. As he walks, he explores how the Cornwall of the popular imagination has been constructed by writers, artists and others, and how myths, projections and tropes intersect with the real Cornwall – its landscapes, histories, communities and sense of self.
From backpacks for beach days to summer sandals or cosy tops for cooler evening, we've got summer sorted for you at Schoose!