One of the many wonderful perks of St. John is the relaxing nature and the time to read. Read, as in read something you like. Can you imagine?
Whatever your desired St. John subject, there’s a book with real printed pages you can enjoy on your next trip to the US Virgin Islands.
Which ones have you read?
Any recommendations?
Any additions?
Please share your comments below!
Check out these top sellers on the topic and grab your best reading material for St. John, for beach bums, trail tacklers, and culture cravers!
Fiction
Mingo’s Cave by Chuck Ball
Thunder Point by Jack Higgins
Don’t Stop the Carnival by Herman Wouk
Adrift on St. John by Rebecca M. Hale
Winter in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand (Author)
The Dream of Saint Ursula: Mystery in Virgin Islands St. John, Kenneth Butcher
Blood & Secrets by T.Q. Bernier
Murder in Coral Bay, A Tale of St. John by Wilson Roberts
Escape To St . Johan by Paul Devine
Memoirs, Non-Fiction
My Next Husband Will Be Normal: A St. John Adventure by Rae Ellen Lee
Desiring Paradise, a true story of succumbing to the dream by Karin W. Schlesinger
St. John People Stories about St John Residents by St John Residents
No Virgin Island: A Sabrina Salter Mystery by C. Michele Dorsey
Settlers Handbook for the U.S. Virgin Islands (Relocation Guide)
Travel, Beach & Hiking Trail Guides
St. John Beach Guide by Gerald Singer
St. John Off the Beaten Track by Gerald Singer
St. John: Feet, Fins & Four Wheel Drive; Pam Gaffin
The Hiker’s Guide to the Virgin Islands National Park Map, authorized by the VINP
Native Trees & Plants of East End, St John. By Eleanor Gibney
St. John Island, USVI: Travel Guide, Vacation, Holiday, Honeymoon by Paul Gibson
St. John US Virgin Islands by Lynn Sullivan
The Best of St. Thomas and St. John, U. S. Virgin Islands by Richard B. Myers and Pamela Acheson
Explore the Virgin Islands by Harry S. Pariser
Historical References
St. John People: A dozen St. John writers profile twenty-two interesting local residents
Virgin Islands National Park: The Story Behind the Scenery by Alan Robinson, K C & Gwen DenDooven, Fritz Henley (photographer)
Tales of St. John & the Caribbean by Gerald Singer, Jack Andrews, Curtney Chinnery, John Gibney, Andy Rutnik, Bob Tis & others
Vintage St. John: Discover St. John’s History Through Seven Generations of Heartfelt Stories by Valerie Sims
St. John People: Stories about St. John residents by St. John residents by Cap’n Fatty Goodlander
Before Our Time: An Oral History of St. John by Janet Burton (Author), Tony Scimeca (Photographer)
Children’s books
Children’s Coloring, Learning & Activity Book USVI by Mark Drenth and Abner Cardona
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Konte Chameleon, Fine, Fine, Fine by Cristina Kessler
Marine Life, Sea Life & Underwater Landscapes by Lora Dewola
Life Under the Ocean, Kids Coloring Book by Young Scholar
Local West Indian Food & Cooking Guides
St. John Style, Islanders Favorite Recipes by Gretchen Labrenz
Which ones are your favorites? Do share!
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