If you’re still not over that scene between the Ratliff brothers, or you find yourself borrowing Parker Posey’s exaggerated Southern accent, you’re not alone. This season of The White Lotus has taken the internet by storm—and not just because they did away with the iconic theme song. Season three has all of us rethinking our three-person female friendships, travel bucket lists, and lack of caftans. Fortunately, we found five books that embody The White Lotus spirit: luxury resorts with rich people undergoing existential crises who also love stirring up drama (and murder).
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1. Bad Tourists by Caro Carver
Simon & Schuster
At the center of this destination thriller is a trio of best friends harboring murky pasts and dark secrets. When they realize one of their fellow resort guests is, in fact, a murderer, they threaten to expose Pandora’s box—and consequently, unravel their years of friendship in the process. (It’s giving Jaclyn, Kate, and Laurie.)
2. The Resort by Sara Ochs
Penguin Random House
Not ready to say goodbye to Thailand just yet? Extend your stay at the Koh Sang Resort, where there are just three rules: 1) Leave the past behind; 2) Always be careful of who you trust; 3) If someone discovers who you really are, run. As the novel begins, “Welcome to paradise. We hope you survive your stay!”
Buy it here >>3. Ecstasy by Ivy Pochoda
Penguin Random House
Pack your bags, we’re going to Greece! In Ecstasy, Lena, a widow and former party girl, and her crazy best friend travel to Naxos to visit her son’s new luxury villas. However, Lena’s trip takes an unexpected turn when she befriends a hedonistic cult of women living on the border of her son’s property. Lena must decide whether to accept their calling…and at what cost?
4. Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
Macmillan Publishers
We just know Belinda is dying to check out the luxury services at the Tranquilium House, a remote health retreat where high-paying guests come for a fresh start. Told over the course of 10 days, nine strangers immerse themselves in meditation, pamperings, and questionable challenges at the helm of the retreat’s captivating (read: sketchy) founder. Best of all, you can binge Hulu’s book-to-TV-adaptation when you’re done.
5. Friends in Napa by Sheila Yasmin Marikar
Mindy's Book Studio
You’re cordially invited to attend the grand opening of an exclusive winery nestled in the luscious vineyards of Napa, California. A free stay at a gorgeous mansion, endless wine tastings, and the finest dining you’ll ever experience—all packed into three days with your college best friends. What could go wrong? Oh, yeah, there’s also a dead body on the scene.
