Top 5 Books To Read By The River

Reading is a great way to decompress and momentarily escape reality and the everyday stresses of life. Here at Colorado River Rentals, our favorite reading location is riverside. There is nothing more calming than the sound of the river rush as you dive into a great book. While reading any book riverside is a great way to make the most of the beautiful Colorado weather, we are here to share the top 5 books to read by the river.

Life of Pi by Yann Martel
What would you do if you were shipwrecked on the Pacific Ocean sharing a lifeboat with only a tiger? Life of Pi is the story of 14-year-old Piscine Patel as he struggles to survive for over 200 days lost-at-sea, as well as the events leading up to and following his adventure at sea.

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Christopher McCandless was a college graduate from a well-off family who gave away all his money to become an adventurer. After traveling across the US to Mexico, he turned north and ultimately hitchhiked to Alaska. A little over 2 years after the start of his journey, his body was found in Alaska inside an abandoned bus. Into the Wild explores the journey taken by McCandless, retracing the steps that ultimately lead to his death. Did I mention that this book is based on true events?

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Taking a quick genre turn, The Girl on the Train is a suspense-thriller story centered around Rachel – the girl on the train. Everyday Rachel rides the train to-and-from London. She sees the same couple, who she refers to as Jess and Jason, enjoying breakfast on their patio. To Rachel, the life of Jess and Jason is perfect. One day, however, Rachel witnesses something shocking, and soon after, “Jess” is missing. What follows is Rachel’s involvement in the mystery, despite the uncertainty of her reliability by both the authorities and Rachel herself.

Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man’s Miraculous Survival by Joe Simpson
This book is the story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, his climbing partner, as they face disaster atop the 21,000-foot peak of the Andes Mountains. When circumstance separates the two, and Yates believes Simpson to be dead, what follows is an incredible story of survival and courage.

Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World by Mark Twain
Following the Equator is Twain’s personal account of his experience traveling the world for a lecture tour, a necessity considering Twain, who was 60-years-old at the time, was facing bankruptcy. Twain traveled all over, including Canada, Fiji, Hawaii, India, South Africa, and more. This story drives into all aspects of travel – history, culture, religion, and more.

It’s the perfect time to grab one of these books and head outside. Soak up the sun and a little bit of adventure!