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Holiday season is nearly here…<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

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How\u2019s this for a book jacket – a \u2018novel coat\u2019 has been launched to help travellers who want to take their beach reads on holiday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Modelled by Sunday Times Best Seller and TV personality, Charlotte Crosby, the unusual outerwear has a total of 12 compartments on the front and the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The coat has enough space to carry 48 books at once, in a cheeky nod to getting around suitcases full of holiday clothes, many of which will come home unworn anyway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It was released by loveholidays to encourage people to pick up a book on their travels, after the National Literacy Trust reported reading rates are at a 20-year low.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The tongue-in-cheek coat comes after a poll of 2,000 UK holidaymakers found 27 per cent of items packed for a trip are never actually worn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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While 57 per cent overpack by filling their bag up to the brim with clothes every single time – and more than a quarter (26 per cent) take too many pairs of shoes on holiday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Charlotte Crosby said: \u201cI\u2019m absolutely made up with this coat, I love it. I can carry all my holiday reads and all the outfits I\u2019ve planned for my trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cReading is a key part of my holiday, but I am also a serial over-packer and have to sit on my suitcase to zip it up every time as I take too many clothes with me.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWith this coat I\u2019ll never have to worry about leaving enough space for my books ever again.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Al Murray, a spokesperson for online travel agent, loveholidays, which also commissioned the research, said: “It\u2019s easy to stuff your suitcase with too many clothes – leaving less room for the things that matter, like that bestselling thriller you\u2019ve been dreaming of reading by the pool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cFor many, a good book is the perfect way to truly switch off, so making space for a few great reads can make all the difference to a relaxing escape.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The study went on to find the reasons for overpacking include those \u2018just in case outfits\u2019 that never get worn (62 per cent) and unexpected weather (52 per cent).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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And 22 per cent of those polled by OnePoll reckon they never seem to leave enough room in their luggage for books.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Of those who don\u2019t prioritise books when packing, 23 per cent said they didn\u2019t think they were as essential as other items, and the same number didn\u2019t think they will have enough time to read while away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Despite this, among those who enjoy reading on their travels, 61 per cent said it relaxes them deeply, and 49 per cent credit having no time pressure and it being a screen-free joy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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While exactly one in 10 of those that take books on holidays don\u2019t read as much as they\u2019d like while they\u2019re away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Since 31 per cent of them struggle to find quiet time or space to read, 30 per cent end up spending time with family or friends instead and 28 per cent get distracted by their phone or social media.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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While 18 per cent of all travellers admitted they would take more novels abroad if they had more space in their suitcase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Al Murray added: \u201cSo many holidaymakers love to read but just don\u2019t end up getting to read as many books as they\u2019d like while on their travels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cAnd with people admitting they stuff too many things in their cases that they don\u2019t even need while they\u2019re away, it\u2019s a fun reminder to pack smarter and make space for the stories that help turn a good holiday into a great one.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Top 25 Holiday Reads<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Thursday Murder Club<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Time Traveller’s Wife<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where the Crawdads Sing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Housemaid<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Couple Next Door<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It Ends With Us<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Holiday<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Alchemist<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Me Before You<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One Day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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11.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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12.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Normal People<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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13.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Midnight Library<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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14.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Road Trip<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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15.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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16.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Big Little Lies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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17.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Island<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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18.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Secret Life of Bees<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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19.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lessons in Chemistry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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20.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It Starts With Us<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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21.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Daisy Jones and The Six<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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22.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Satsuma Complex<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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23.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Crazy Rich Asians<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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24.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 My Brilliant Friend<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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25.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rachel\u2019s Holiday<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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