{"id":1371,"date":"2025-04-29T13:09:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T13:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/?p=1371"},"modified":"2026-10-02T11:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:33:13","slug":"5-books-set-in-different-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/5-books-set-in-different-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Cities and the Books That Bring Them to Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We love reading, and we also love traveling, but there is nothing better than combining the two. Nothing beats a bookish break\u2014whether you&#8217;re physically hopping on a flight or being magically transported to a far-off destination through the pages of a great novel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for your next travel destination or simply need a book to escape your bedroom, here are <strong>5 incredible books set in different cities<\/strong> across the globe. Grab your passport and dive into these amazing stories!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Guide: Featured Cities &amp; Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>City<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Featured Book<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Author<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Genre<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Vibe<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/strong><\/td><td><em>What Happens in Amsterdam<\/em><\/td><td>Rachel Lynn Solomon<\/td><td>Contemporary Romance<\/td><td>Canal walks &amp; marriage of convenience<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Singapore<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Crazy Rich Asians<\/em><\/td><td>Kevin Kwan<\/td><td>Escapist Fiction<\/td><td>High society, luxury &amp; family drama<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Miami, USA<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Only Lovers in the Building<\/em><\/td><td>Nadine Gonzalez<\/td><td>Beach Romance<\/td><td>Art Deco, palm trees &amp; summer fun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Edinburgh, Scotland<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Anatomy: A Love Story<\/em><\/td><td>Dana Schwartz<\/td><td>Gothic Historical Fantasy<\/td><td>Cobblestone streets &amp; dark academia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Seoul, South Korea<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Heart and Seoul<\/em><\/td><td>Jen Frederick<\/td><td>Contemporary Drama<\/td><td>K-drama swoons &amp; vibrant city culture<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Amsterdam, Netherlands: <em>What Happens in Amsterdam<\/em> by Rachel Lynn Solomon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-maren-3-480x600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-maren-3-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-maren-3-320x400.png 320w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-maren-3-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-maren-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amsterdam is the ultimate city break for anyone who loves picturesque canal views, historic architecture, and vibrant tulip seasons. It is also the perfect backdrop for romantic escapism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Book Connection:<\/strong> In Rachel Lynn Solomon&#8217;s <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/217245608-what-happens-in-amsterdam?from_search=true&amp;from_srp=true&amp;qid=dbEXPcmeqK&amp;rank=1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/217245608-what-happens-in-amsterdam?from_search=true&amp;from_srp=true&amp;qid=dbEXPcmeqK&amp;rank=1\">What Happens in Amsterdam<\/a><\/em>, Dani and Wouter enter into a fake marriage of convenience. However, navigating real feelings in a city as charming as Amsterdam proves much trickier than expected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why It Transports You:<\/strong> You&#8217;ll feel like you&#8217;re strolling along the Prinsengracht, stopping by local caf\u00e9s, and soaking in the unique Dutch culture. Falling in love with your fake husband isn&#8217;t easy, but falling in love with Amsterdam is inevitable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Singapore: <em>Crazy Rich Asians<\/em> by Kevin Kwan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/maren-1-480x600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/maren-1-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/maren-1-320x400.png 320w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/maren-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/maren-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singapore is a breathtaking metropolis that seamlessly blends ultra-modern skyscrapers with rich multicultural heritage and world-class street food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Book Connection:<\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/16085481-crazy-rich-asians?from_search=true&amp;from_srp=true&amp;qid=jCsdBqAFLP&amp;rank=1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/16085481-crazy-rich-asians?from_search=true&amp;from_srp=true&amp;qid=jCsdBqAFLP&amp;rank=1\">Crazy Rich Asians<\/a><\/em> follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu as she accompanies her boyfriend, Nicholas Young, to his best friend\u2019s wedding in Singapore\u2014only to discover that Nick belongs to one of the wealthiest families in Asia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why It Transports You:<\/strong> While the hit movie adaptation brought the story to life, Kevin Kwan\u2019s novel offers far more detail, drama, and luxury. The story immerses you in Singapore&#8217;s extravagant high society, sweeping from the iconic Marina Bay Sands to lush private estates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Miami, Florida: <em>Only Lovers in the Building<\/em> by Nadine Gonzalez<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-maren2-480x600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-maren2-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-maren2-320x400.png 320w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-maren2-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-maren2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its iconic Art Deco architecture, sprawling palm trees, and vibrant nightlife, Miami is one of the most dynamic coastal cities in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Book Connection:<\/strong> Set against Miami&#8217;s sun-drenched backdrop, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/220140217-only-lovers-in-the-building?ref=nav_sb_ss_5_15\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/220140217-only-lovers-in-the-building?ref=nav_sb_ss_5_15\">Only Lovers in the Building<\/a><\/em> by Nadine Gonzalez follows Ben and Lily as they navigate complex chemistry, messy choices, and second chances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why It Transports You:<\/strong> The book captures the distinct energy of Miami\u2014from relaxing on South Beach with a ocean breeze to dancing the night away beneath city lights. It\u2019s the ultimate summer escapist read.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Edinburgh, Scotland: <em>Anatomy: A Love Story<\/em> by Dana Schwartz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-maren-6-480x600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-maren-6-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-maren-6-320x400.png 320w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-maren-6-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-maren-6.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edinburgh feels almost made for book lovers. With cozy bookstores, historic cobblestone wynds, and atmospheric castles dominating the skyline, it is the home of dark academia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Book Connection:<\/strong> Set in 1817 Edinburgh, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/57917042-anatomy?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_7\"><em>Anatomy<\/em> <\/a>tells the story of Hazel, an aspiring female surgeon, and Jack, a resurrection man who digs up graves for a living. Together, they unravel a sinister mystery lurking beneath the city&#8217;s streets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why It Transports You:<\/strong> Dana Schwartz brings historical Edinburgh to life with incredible gothic flair. Reading it will make you feel as though you&#8217;ve stepped back in time to explore Old Town&#8217;s foggy alleys and underground vaults.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Seoul, South Korea: <em>Heart and Seoul<\/em> by Jen Frederick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_maren_4-480x600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_maren_4-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_maren_4-320x400.png 320w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_maren_4-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog_maren_4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seoul is a sprawling metropolis where centuries-old palaces sit directly beside cutting-edge modern innovation and bustling shopping districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Book Connection:<\/strong> In <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/44539656-heart-and-seoul?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_15\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/44539656-heart-and-seoul?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_15\">Heart and Seoul<\/a><\/em>, adopted Korean-American Ellen Hargrove travels to Seoul in search of her biological family. Instead, she finds herself falling in love with a man who could upend her life completely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why It Transports You:<\/strong> If you love K-dramas or K-pop, this novel delivers that same comforting, swoon-worthy atmosphere. From visiting historic landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace to taking in the evening views from Namsan Tower, it serves as a love letter to the city of Seoul.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What City Is on Your Reading Bucket List?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re packing your bags or curling up on the sofa, these five books are guaranteed to spark your wanderlust. Have you read any of these city-centric novels, or do you have a favorite destination read that should be added to the list? 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