Be a Literary Insider at Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Los Cabos, Mexico
Because I have a 45-minute commute to work (on public transportation), I spend a lot of time reading. I’ll freely admit that I have a paperback addiction and am currently on about a one-a-week schedule. So when I heard about Las Ventanas al Paraiso’s new “Hot Type” program, I was instantly interested. If you’re a bookworm, you’ll understand why.
Las Ventanas has worked out a deal with a number of American publishers so that visitors at the resort can read copies of new books before they’re commercially available to the public. The books are anywhere from six weeks to six months from being released for sale.
Las Ventanas even has a butler who will bring you your book of choice and a nice cold drink while you lounge in the sun at the infinity pool. Where do I sign up?
Here’s a taste of some of the books that are currently available:
- The Lake Shore Limited by Sue Miller
- The Third Rail by Michael Harvey
- 29 by Adena Halpern
- Zoo Story by Thomas French
- The Ark by Boyd Morrison
- The Other Family by Joanna Trollope
- The Poet Prince by Kathleen McGowan
- Beautiful Maria of My Soul by Oscar Hijuelos
- A Soft Place to Land by Susan Rebecca White
- The Life of Andrew Jackson by Robert Remini
—Stephanie Kinnear, web editor
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Spa’s Holiday Gift Guide: Day 11 – Books
Editor’s Pick: Eckhart Tolle explains why it’s important to be present in the “here and now” in a way that’s easily understandable, and he makes the “how” accessible to anyone who reads his books.
His latest, Oneness With All of Life ($25) brings his words to life with beautiful illustrations.
—Julie Sinclair, editor-in-chief
Get more gift ideas after the jump.
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Living Life as a Thank You by Mary Beth Sammons
A book that teaches the reader to cultivate graitute every day. It includes personal stories, inspirational quotes, and a gratitude tool kit—perfect for the holiday season. Price: $10.85
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In the Face of Fear: Buddhist Wisdom for Challenging Times A collection of essays from Buddhist teachers and writers on how to persevere through challenging times. Price: $10.85 |
More of our 2009 Gift Guide:
- Day 1: Gifts for the Home
- Day 2: Skincare
- Day 3: Fashion
- Day 4: Gift for Men
- Day 5: Food & Drink
- Day 6: Fitness
- Day 7: Jewelry
- Day 8: Makeup
- Day 9: Eco-Friendly
- Day 10: Homemade Bath Gifts
